HERITAGE WALKING TOURS

Want to take a tour?  Start here!

FLOOD POLES

Have you seen the magnitude of the 1913 Flood? 100 years later, it remains Ohio’s most destructive national disaster.

TRIANGLE PARK

Triangle Park is currently owned by the Defiance City Schools, but maintained through the joint efforts of our volunteers and the City of Defiance.

MONTHLY MEETINGS & EVENTS

Check our our Calendar of Events!

About Historic Homes of Defiance

Preserving Defiance History Since 1999

Since 1999, Historic Homes of Defiance has worked to inventory the historic homes found in Defiance County and the commercial structures of Defiance City’s Original Plat.  We have worked to place the entire downtown of Defiance on the National Register of Historic Places.  Our “Save Our School” Committee worked diligently to bring attention to the historic Defiance High School when it was faced with demolition in2018.  Volunteers placed the school on the National Register of Historic Places.  We maintain an office currently in the old Legion Building on Clinton Street where we store our research and hold board meetings. 

– In Progress!  Historic Nomination for Library/Original Plat Neighborhood

– Town Clock and Triangle Park Beautification

– Home & Garden Tours / Local Land Mark Searches
– Historic Home’s Calendar Project
– Heritage Walking Tour Brochure
– Guest Speakers & Field Trips
– Home & Building History Research
Home Tours consist of a half hour or less business meeting, a history of the home or building we are meeting at and a tour of the property at the owner’s direction.  Anyone is welcome at the Board Meetings where we focus on the business of the group.

    Upcoming Events

    Event Information:

    • Thu
      15
      Aug
      2024

      25th Anniversary Celebration

      4:00 pm651 Clinton Street Defiance, Ohio

      We're throwing a party on Thursday August 15th to celebrate Historic Homes of Defiance 25th Anniversary!  Our first meeting was held on August 17th, 1999.  We are celebrating the occasion with a dinner at The Dark Horse Social Club.  Members who have paid their 2024 dues will not pay for their meal and iced tea.  Alcohol and canned beverages are available for purchase.  Members may bring a guest with $20 advance registration.  We will be inviting former founding members that were present at our 1999 organizational meeting to join us as guests.  Please call or text Cam Williamson at 419-576-2066 or email her at cgates1024@hotmail.com for reservations by Thursday August 8th.  There will be a music concert at Triangle Park at 7:30 that night!

    Officers

    President

    Cam Williams

    Vice President

    Ryan Soukup

    Treasure

    Diana Bauer

    Secretary

    Trish Speiser

    At-Large Board Members

    Pat Wise – Past President
    Shelly Rigg – At Large
    Ginny Sterling – Media Liaison

    Please fill out our membership form if you would like to become a member of Historic Homes of Defiance.

    Membership Form