Van Wert, OH

united states

Van Wert is a small county seat in northwestern Ohio, 15 miles from Indiana on the flat agricultural plains. US Route 30 runs through downtown, connecting to Fort Wayne (35 miles west) and Lima (25 miles east), while State Route 118 provides north-south access. Most long-distance trips route through Lima to reach I-75. The town's standout feature is the impressive Niswonger Performing Arts Center, which brings Broadway shows to this community of 10,790.