Lima: SR-117 at Greely Chapel Rd, D01-017

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Lima is best known within Ohio for its role in the state’s late-19th-century oil boom. Set on the Ottawa River in Allen County, the city grew rapidly after oil was discovered nearby in 1885, when the Lima-Indiana field became one of the nation’s major producing areas. Its sulphur-rich crude initially proved difficult to refine, but technical advances made it commercially valuable and drew major investment to the region. Industry remains part of Lima’s identity, while its civic centre, residential streets and broad commercial corridors reflect its role as a service hub for surrounding northwestern Ohio farmland. Lima is also the county seat of Allen County.

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Built around the Ohio River corridor and Lake Erie trade routes, Ohio grew into a major state of the American Midwest. Its terrain extends from the Appalachian foothills in the southeast across fertile central plains to Lake Erie’s northern shore, while the Cuyahoga River passes through Cleveland before entering the lake. Columbus, the state capital, stands near the centre of the state. Cincinnati developed along the Ohio River, and Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame marks the city’s place in American music. Dayton is closely linked with the Wright brothers and the early history of powered flight. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Ohio.

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