Re: Van Wert Where did it get its name?
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Van Wert Where did it get its name?
Jennifer McCann 9/19/00
Van Wert County got its name from Isaac Van Wort, a Revolutionary War hero, who along with 2 other men, Paulding and Williams ( also had counties named after them), captured British spy Major Andre. HE was found to be carrying the papers revealing the defenses of West Point given to him by the traitor General Benedict Arnold. The mis- spelling of Van Wort to Van Wert was apparently phonic.
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