1838Government
== History ==
On August 17, 1838, Benjamin Wilhelm, a settler from Pennsylvania, settled near what is now the intersection of U.S.
1848Government
The small town began to attract travelers and businessmen, and on February 7, 1848, the town was incorporated as "The Village of Vandalia" with Benjamin Wilhelm as its first mayor.
1959Government
By 1959, Vandalia was outgrowing its "village" status, and its citizens voted to make it a council-manager form of government, effectively making the village into a municipal co...
1960Government
On January 2, 1960, Vandalia became a Charter City of the State of Ohio.
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
As of the census of 2000, there were 14,603 people, 6,235 households, and 4,090 families residing in the city.
2003Architecture
The Delphi Automotive manufacturing plant in Vandalia, which opened in the 1930s, cut back operations in 2003.
2005History
It continued to operate "through Delphi’s time in Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, from October 2005 to October 2009," and was purchased by Mahle Behr in 2015.
2009History
As of 2009 there were 27,298 citizens.
2010History
=== 2010 census ===
As of the census of 2010, there were 15,246 people, 6,571 households, and 4,166 families residing in the city.