History of Paulding, Ohio, USA

1854 - Paulding
Paulding, a post-office of Paulding co., O.
A New and Complete Gazetteer of the United States: Giving a Full and Comprehensive Review of the Present Condition, Industry, and Resources of the American Confederacy ... Thomas Baldwin (of Philadelphia.) Joseph Thomas January 1, 1854 Philadelphia : Lippincott, Grambo & Company 1854.

1895 - Paulding
Paulding, a post-village, capital of Paulding co. O. in a township of the same name, on Crooked Creek, and on the Paulding & Cecil Railroad, 40 miles N.W. of Lima. it has a newspaper office, a bank, a graded school a church, and manufactures of lumber. Pop, in 1890, 1878.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1906
Paulding, a banking post-village, capital of Paulding co., Ohio, on Crooked Creek and on the Cincinnati Northern R., 30 miles NW. of Lima. It has large flouring-mills. Pop. in 1900, 2080.
Lippincott's New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns ... in Every Portion of the Globe Publisher J.B. Lippincott Company, 1906

1918 - Electrical Accident
PAULDING, Ohio, May 22. - Earl Alspach, lineman for the Paulding Home Telephone company, met with an accident a few days ago that came near being fatal. Alspach was working on the lines with his bare hands when he grabbed hold of a guy line that had come in contact with a transmission line of the electric light system. With the other hand he grabbed a grounded wire, receiving a terrific shock. He held on for several minutes and called for help, but no one heard him. Becoming exhausted his hold on he[sic] wire relaxed and he fell, striking one of the iron spikes used, as a step on the pole. A deep gash [?] out in his left side.
The Fort Wayne News and Sentinel
Fort Wayne, Indiana
May 22, 1918

Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Paulding:
Paulding County Fairgrounds: The fairgrounds are the hub of local events and activities. They host the annual Paulding County Fair, which features a variety of entertainment, rides, and delicious fair food. Check the fair schedule or other events happening here throughout the year.

Auglaize Village and Historic Complex: Located in nearby Defiance, this living history museum offers a glimpse into the past. You can explore over 40 historic buildings, including log cabins, a one-room schoolhouse, and a blacksmith shop.

Flat Rock Creek Nature Preserve: This 35-acre nature preserve is perfect for nature lovers. You can take a leisurely stroll through the woods and along the creek, and it's a great spot for birdwatching and photography.

Charloe Trail: If you enjoy hiking and nature walks, Charloe Trail is a great choice. It's a scenic path along the Maumee River and offers a chance to spot local wildlife.

Shopping in Downtown Paulding: Downtown Paulding has a range of quaint... Read MORE...