Lima, Ohio

Lima is a city in Allen County, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 40,081. It is the county seat of Allen County. Lima is located in northwestern Ohio, north of Dayton along Interstate 75; it was founded in 1831.

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Note that the city's name is pronounced differently from that of Lima, Peru, which is pronounced "LEE muh."

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At various times, Lima has manufactured railroad equipment, tanks, automotive engines, buses, various machinery, and electrical goods. A limestone quarry is nearby. The city once was an oil pipeline center and today has an oil refinery and a petrochemical plant. The city serves as a regional health care center. Its largest employers include St. Rita's Medical Center, which has experienced rapid growth in recent years.

Allen County, Ohio: Allen County is a county located in the state of Ohio. As of 2000, the population is 108,473. Its county seat is Lima6 and is named for either Ethan Allen of the Green Mountain Boys or Colonel John Allen, a figure in the War of 1812....

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