Celina combines the practical rhythm of a county seat with a broad lakeside setting, reflecting its position on Grand Lake St. Marys in western Ohio. The city is the seat of Mercer County, while the 13,500-acre lake shapes local recreation through marinas, fishing and sailing. Grand Lake St. Marys was created between 1837 and 1845 as a reservoir for the Miami and Erie Canal, a reminder that this expanse of water belongs to Ohio’s transport history rather than being a natural lake. Its shores are now part of Grand Lake St. Marys State Park, connecting Celina with campgrounds, boat launches and trails around the water. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Celina and western Ohio.
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