Florida, OH

Florida is a village in Henry County, Ohio, United States, along the Maumee River. The 2020 census counted 215 residents. Prior to European settlement Florida was the site of American Indian villages. The most notable village site was called Snake Town, established in 1792 and named after the Shawnee leader Snake. Florida has a public library, a branch of the Napoleon Public Library. Taken together, these details give a newcomer a usable picture of Florida, where its history, geography, and current gathering places meet. For Florida, the memorable detail is the way older history and current gathering places share one local map. Florida is home to war chief Blue Jacket of the Shawnee, white chief Simon Girty. Florida includes a trading post operated by James Girty was located on the northern bank of the Maumee River.