The village has one doctor’s office. Mary Rutan Hospital is located in nearby Bellefontaine.

The area was settled in the 1840s and incorporated in 1867. The Made River and Lake Erie Railroad had a railroad line through the area with a water stop station in Belle Center which helped with its growth. Its name came from its location between Bellefontaine and Kenton, Ohio. (Historically, the village of Belle Center’s name has also been spelled Belle Centre, Bellecenter and Bellecente.) The Belle Center Public Library is one of two independent libraries in Logan County.

Wilson Memorial Hospital services the city. Upper Valley Medical Center is located south of Piqua.

Sidney is located in Shelby County and has 21,000 residents. The city is named after Sir Phillip Sidney, an English poet. Many of the city’s schools are name after famous writers: Emerson, Longfellow and Whittier, for example. The area historically served as the the hunting grounds for the Shawnee and Miami Indians. In the 1800s Sidney utilized the canal system (Miami-Erie) for transportation previous to the installation of railroads.

The city plan was developed in the 1950s with the intention of having a park or recreational area within a half-mile of each residence, Thus, Sidney has 14 neighborhood parks, a baseball complex, soccer area, city swimming pool as well as Tawawa Park which offers 192 acres. The annual County Concert is held in July. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy Lake Loramie, Kiser Lake, Indian Lake and Grand Lake St. Marys. There are season events held at the downtown square including band concerts, farmer’s market and the Kids Around the Square Festival. The Winter Wonderland Parade kicks off the winter season. The Shelby County Fair is in July. The Sidney-Shelby County YMCA offers all kinds of recreation opportunities from tennis to a fitness center. The Shelby Oaks Gold Course has 27 holes.

There are many local and national shops and restaurants to enjoy in Sidney. The iconic SPOT restaurant was built in 1941 and is a popular diner. There are several shopping strip centers in Sidney as well as a Walmart.

Sidney earned the 1964 All-America City  Award which recognizes citizens who work together. The city was the subject of the award-winning 2009 documentary film “45365” which showcased everyday life in the city. One finds homes of all price ranges and styles in Sidney.

Sidney

US 25 (County Rd 25A) runs north and south through downtown Sidney. I-75 is the major interstate serving the area with four interchanges along this highway.  Sidney is 40 miles north of  Dayton, Ohio, 85 miles west of Columbus, Ohio . The city is serviced by the Sidney Municipal Airport. Dayton International Airport is 35 miles south.

Springfield Regional Medical Center services the area. Madison Health Hospital is located in London, Ohio.

The name Wapakoneta means “Place of White Bones”. The land was first settled by the Miami Indian Tribe which moved to Indiana in 1782. The Shawnee Tribe then moved to the area and under the leadership of Chief Blue Jacket and Chief Black Hoof, built a Council House in Wapakoneta. In 1832 this Tribe migrated to Missouri.  Wapakoneta was on route from Detroit to Cincinnati and had a large Quaker mission that was established in 1809. Fort Amanda was constructed in 1812 to protect the northwest from the British. In 1815, Peter Hammel moved from Canada to Wapakoneta and built a store for settlers. A trading house, mill and blacksmith shop followed. Platting of the village began in 1833 and the town was chartered in 1849. The area grew with the help of the railroad as an agricultural service center. Factories were established that produced bricks, brooms, wagon wheels, carriages, cheese, soda pop, automotive parts and other goods for shipment throughout the world. The community is proud to have astronaut Neil Armstrong as a native son. The town has a population of 9,900 residents.

Wapakoneta WaterPark is a cool place to visit on a hot day.  The Armstrong Air and Space Museum is located in town and showcases Ohio’s contributions to the history of space flight. The Gemini 8 spacecraft as well as Apollo 11 artifacts and a moon rock are available for viewing. The Summer Moon Festival is held in July and features many live music acts along with beer, cider and wine. Heritage Park has 40 acres of land and water to enjoy.

The town has many local stores and restaurants and many people enjoy shopping in historic “downtown” Wapakoneta. A farmer’s marketing is located in Heritage Park near this historic district.

There are many 19th and 29th century homes that represent the German heritage of the town. For those interested in more modern home styles, one finds ranch style and two-story homes of all price ranges. Homes on acreage are also available.

Wapakoneta

I-75 is the closest interstate. SR 33 bisects the town. The Neil Armstrong Airport services the area.

Indian Lake State Park is near Belle Center with a lake and camping. Bellefontaine also has campgrounds including Mountain Lake and Ohio State Eagles. Cherokee Hills Golf Course and Liberty Hills Golf Club are located in Bellefontaine. Zane Shawnee Caverns and South Wind Park is located in Bellefontaine.

There are a few businesses in the “downtown” area including a few restaurants, hardware store and grocery. More shopping opportunities are available in Bellfontaine or further away in Kenton, Ohio.

Located in northern Logan County, the village has under 1,000 residents. Older farm homes on acreage as well as newer two-story homes in subdivisions can be found in the area.

Belle Center

The village of Belle Center is located near State Routes 68 and 33. The closest highway is Interstate 75.