The stories of Hardin County, OH
8 narrated audio stories from across Hardin County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Hardin County
A County Before a Community
Hardin County began in law long before settlement caught up.
Ohio Northern University
How Lehr Planted a College in Ada
A teacher-training school became Ada’s enduring center of gravity.
Wilson Football Factory
Where the Super Bowl Ball Begins
In Ada, workers handcraft and inspect footballs for the NFL’s biggest stage.
Hardin County
A Stockade at the Edge of Ohio
How Fort McArthur marked a fragile frontier in the War of 1812.
Freed Center for the Performing Arts
Where Campus Performance Meets the County
At ONU, one stage links student work with the wider world.
Hardin County
Why Hardin County Carries a Frontier Name
A county name that preserves Ohio’s habit of honoring early national figures.
Wilson Football Factory
From Ada, to the NFL’s Biggest Stage
How hand-stitched footballs from Ada reach the Super Bowl.
Freed Center for the Performing Arts
When Show Night Makes Ada Feel Bigger
A small college town steps into the spotlight.
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