Welcome!
Welcome to Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio
– Heart of the Historic Maumee River Valley.
Explore the history of the area by visiting the site of the
old French Apple Tree in Pontiac Park where we pay tribute
to Johnny Appleseed’s influence. In Canal Park, catch a
glimpse of days gone by at the restored Miami and Eric Canal
Lock.
Travel down historic Holgate Avenue for a first hand view of
the many architectural styles that grace our community
including Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne and Colonial
Revival.
Spend a day in the surrounding vicinity experiencing the
small town feel of the country farms and abundant farmland,
continue your experience at one of our inviting shopping
centers or beautiful parks. Don’t leave town without spending
time in the revitalized Main Street District in our
Downtown.
Fulfill your dining pleasures at one of our fine local
restaurants, visit the eclectic retailers or join us for an
event, find out why we say:
“Defiance, where friend’s families and the rivers meet.”
Coming Events:
4pm to 7pm
A social gathering for the community held in the downtown on the Third Thursday of June, July and August. June's Third Thursday provides, Farmer's Market, taste of downtown, artists on the street, The Andrew L. Tuttle Museum will be open, retail businesses extend their hours and entertainment promoting the arts and culture of the community. We will also have a camera scavanger hunt. Join us as we embrace all the downtown has to offer. This event was previously First Fridays.
June 15th, 2013
Join us for the first Jazz festival in Defiance. Take me to the Rivers on June 15th from 4pm to 9pm at Kingsbury Park. Featured bands will be The Billy Foster Trio with Renee Miles-Foster, The Bob Rex Quartet and The Gene Parker Quintet. Enjoy food, wine, beer and an evening of entertainment. Please bring your own chairs.
July 3rd, 2013
Join us July
3rd, 2013
year at the confluence of
the Maumee and AuGlaize rivers as we celebrate the
nation’s birthday.
Rental Spaces in
Downtown Defiance
422 Clinton Street
608 and 616 Clinton Street
509 W Second Street
515 W Second Street
Call our office at 419-782-0739 for
contact information on any one of
these great properties and join us as
we continue our revitalization efforts.
Meet Downtown Darcy
Check Darcy out on Facebook and see what is happening in Downtown Defiance.
Cookbooks on SALE
With over 300 recipes contributed by the community, Where Friends, Families and the Rivers Meet, is a true taste of Defiance. Cookbooks are on sale at the DDVB office for $20 per book with proceed going to continue Downtown Revitalization. Stop in or call 419-782-0739 to purchase one today.
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2013 Board of Directors
Janet Hitchcock, President
Rich Seward, Vice President
Candice Wallischeck, Treasurer
Stephanie Small, Secretary
Jeremy Otte, Past President
Mayor Bob Armstrong
Gary Butler
John Cates
Jason Hohenbrink
Laura Howell
Don Kraber
Isaac Lee
Cam Williams
Our Mission
"To enhance the appearance of the Defiance area through beautification, restoration and historic preservation. Provide educational and other services to strengthen and expand the economic base of Downtown Defiance. Promote business, events and activities in the Defiance area."