The North Central Region was part of the Iroquis and Wyandot nations at one time. It's development to recent times was largely based on Lake erie and the traffic generated from her ports.
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This is another area I have been thru many times in the past but havent really explored. I hope to get there in the next few years.
Here is a collection of links to the county tourism boards in this region
http://www.lakeeriesfavoriteneighbor.com/
http://www.bucyrus.org/seeanddo.htm
http://www.lakevisit.com/attractions.html
http://www.visitloraincounty.com/
http://www.visitashlandohio.com/
http://www.mansfieldtourism.com/things_to_do.php