Kenton is a city in and the county seat of Hardin County, Ohio, United States,[5] located in the west-central part of Ohio about 57 mi (92 km) northwest of Columbus and 70 mi (113 km) south of Toledo.

[6] The city began as a center for agricultural trade, then in the late 19th century, developed industry common to America of the time.

[8] International Car Company, a manufacturer of rail cabooses, operated in Kenton for many years.

In 1983, Paccar closed down the business, noting a decrease in demand for rail equipment.

[9] The 2001 CSX 8888 incident involving an unmanned freight train ended in Kenton.

The Hardin County Courthouse is a historical site in the center of the public square.

Kenton's large Amish population sells produce, baked goods, and furniture.

The city offers camping and fishing at Saulisberry Park located west of Kenton on Ohio State Route 67.

This city park and reservoir was named in honor of former Mayor Helen Saulisberry.

Simon Kenton, a special-education school, is run by a different board of education and is associated with the Harco Workshop for Developmental Disabilities.