Deshler

Generosity allowed the Village of Deshler to take off, and that generous spirit lives on today in the community.  Way back in 1870, the founding father of the village, John Deshler, offered to donate the ground needed by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to lay its tracks.  The B&O favored the village of Belmore because it had higher ground.  Deshler’s offer swayed the Railroad to come through Deshler and allowed his namesake town to grow.  The rails still sing today in Deshler.

Deshler – “The Corn City” - is a bustling community, as active as the trains that roll through the village limits all day, every day.  Crossroads Park welcomes train enthusiasts from all over the world.  The convergence of rail lines is special and each day visitors take it all in.  The streets are welcoming with great architecture and friendly people.  Industries such as Graminex, Claude Sintz Inc. and AC Tool and Die keep the pace high. Businesses like Corn City Bank, Sager Motor Sales and Ron’s Super Valu serve the area’s residents as they have for years.

The Bavarian Haus on State Route 18 brings in nationally known Polka bands that draw crowds from all around the tri-state area.  The facility also hosts a Schuetzenfest each year in June.  The Deshler Schuetzenfest is a weekend highlighting the German heritage of the area.  A shooting contest is held along with Polka bands throughout the weekend.  Great German foods also tempt the appetites of those enjoying a great time. 

Deshler is part of the Patrick Henry School District.  The elementary students attend class in Deshler before moving on to middle and high school.  Deshler lives and breathes for its children, working hard on community projects to give their youngsters facilities they can enjoy.  Deshler values their future.

Find out how you can grow with “The Corn City” – Deshler, Ohio!


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