On September 30, 2026, the Delaware County Bicentennial Steering Committee gathered with community leaders to unveil the commemorative logo designed for the upcoming Delaware County Bicentennial celebration. Committee co-chairs Karen Vincent, Tania Said, and Marcy Minton shared remarks highlighting the celebration’s theme of History. Heart. Horizons.

Marketing subcommittee member Scott Smalstig shared insights regarding the creative process and meaning of the design. The logo is an inclusive symbol that can resonate with citizens from every town and township. A geographic representation of Delaware County is the centerpiece of the logo, stylized as numberforms for 200. The inclusion of the White and Mississinewa Rivers speaks to the history of the county as these waterways were crucial to the development of early settlements. The type is arched above and below to give the sense of a celebratory and commemorative seal with a modern feel. The 200 is breaking free from this shape, signifying the pursuit of new horizons and a new way forward. The logo was designed by Intersection, a local marketing agency.

Following remarks and the unveiling of the logo and flag, guests were treated to refreshments, including logo cookies, and were given logo stickers. The Bicentennial will be celebrated during all of 2027, kicking off with a bell ringing ceremony on January 26—the county’s founding date.