Venedocia, Ohio is a village in Van Wert County. The community was settled primarily by Welsh immigrants in the 1830s and 40s. At the time, the area was covered by a dense forest. Among the first families were those of William Bebb, who would later become governor of Ohio, Thomas Moris and J.R. Jervis. A Mr. Clark built the first grist mill, while the community’s first gunsmith was John Heath, and John McConn was the first shoemaker. Benjamin Griffin built the first frame house in Venedocia.
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Based in Venedocia, Ohio, the dealership handles NaChurs products, as well as AgriGold seed corn, custom spraying applicator rentals, and a line of parts that includes sprayer equipment, pumps, plumbing fittings and custom pop-up kits for planters and drills. Its products, services and equipment are featured.
http://www.cjagriservice.com/
The Venedocia, Ohio photographer, Kather Renner, offers a variety of photographic services, including pictures for all occasions. Sample photographs are displayed on the site, along with contact data.
http://kandrphotography.angelfire.com/
Salem Presbyterian Church at Venedocia, Ohio
Built in 1898, the church serves a Presbyterian congregation in Venedocia. Its Sunday and Wednesday schedule, church newsletter, and notices of special events are published to the site, along with photographs and announcements.
http://www.salemchurch.cc/
Meeting in Venedocia, Ohio, the service organization serves the Welsh village of Venedocia, York and Jennings townships, and the Lincolnview and Spencerville school districts. Its history, projects and fundraising activities are highlighted, along with a meeting schedule, membership policies, and contacts.
http://www.venedocialions.org/
Proclaiming itself to be the smallest village in Ohio with its own home page, the official village site features historical information and photographs, aerial photography of the village, topographic street and area maps, and contemporary photographs of the community, as well as village government and council meeting minutes and a guide to local businesses, organizations and services.
http://www.venedocia.org/
