On the west bank of the Sandusky River lies the beautiful city of Fremont, Ohio. This self-proclaimed “Cutlery Capital of the World” was once home to several cutlery producing factories. The history of this fascinating city goes back to the time of Junquindundeh, a native Wyandot village and trading post founded centuries before the arrival of European explorers. When Ohio was admitted into the union, the territory was designated Indian Territory, and no settlers were permitted to move there, although many did so illegally. Later on, a fort was built on the river and the name Lower Sandusky was given to the town. This would later be changed to Fremont in honor of John C. Frémont, a war hero who helped acquire California during the Mexican-American War.