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|content=Many of the early settlers of [[Wayne County, Ohio]] were German or of German descent. Other pockets of immigrants were of Swiss and French descent. Many individuals originally settled in Pennsylvania before moving westward to Ohio. Others came from Maryland and Virginia. Yet, other pioneers came directly to Wayne County, Ohio to join family and friends. The land was affordable and much of the geography reminded the early settlers of their native homes.
|content=Many of the early settlers of [[Wayne County, Ohio]] were German or of German descent. Other pockets of immigrants were of Swiss and French descent. Many individuals originally settled in Pennsylvania before moving westward to Ohio. Others came from Maryland and Virginia. Yet, other pioneers came directly to Wayne County, Ohio to join family and friends. The land was affordable and much of the geography reminded the early settlers of their native homes.
Leading up and following the Civil War, many of the great folks who had moved westward into Northwestern Ohio, Indiana, and places further west started to return home to Wayne County, OH.
Leading up and following the [[Military|Civil War]], many of the great folks who had moved westward into Northwestern Ohio, Indiana, and places further west started to return home to Wayne County, OH.
Many individuals from Virginia and the Carolinas moved northward to work in the mining industry. Moving into the 20th century, individuals from southern Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, and other areas started to move northward to seek employment in the industry of the North.
Many individuals from Virginia and the Carolinas moved northward to work in the mining industry. Moving into the 20th century, individuals from southern Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, and other areas started to move northward to seek employment in the industry of the North.
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