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The average population of Ohio's counties was 133,931; Franklin County was the most populous (1,326,063) and Vinton County was the least (12,474). The average land area is 464 sq mi (1,200 km 2). The largest county by area is Ashtabula County at 702.44 sq mi (1,819.3 km 2), and its neighbor, Lake County, is the smallest at 228.21 sq mi (591.1 ...
Jordan, Philip D. Ohio Comes of Age: 1873–1900 Volume 5 (1968) online; Roseboom, Eugene. The Civil War Era, 1850–1873, Volume 4 (1944) online; Utter, William T. The Frontier State 1803–1825, Volume 2 online; Weisenburger, Francis P. The Passing of the Frontier, Volume 3 (1941), detailed history of the 1830s and 1840s online "Timeline of ...
The first map of Ohio to show all the actual surveys within the inhabited part of the state. A rare and early large map of Ohio. County boundaries tinted in color. Townships clearly shown. An extensive key is included detailing land ownership history and some land use. Northwest portion of state not surveyed but shows swamplands and plains.
History of Columbus, Ohio. Columbus, the capital city of Ohio, was founded on the east bank of the Scioto River in 1812. The city was founded as the state's capital beside the town of Franklinton, since incorporated into Columbus. The city's growth was gradual, as early residents dealt with flooding and cholera epidemics, and the city had few ...
Madison County is a county located in the central portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 43,824. [4] Its county seat is London. [5] The county is named for James Madison, President of the United States and was established on March 1, 1810. [6] Madison County is part of the Columbus, OH Metropolitan ...
Website. www.belmontcountyohio.org. Belmont County is a county in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 66,497. [2] Its county seat is St. Clairsville, while its largest city is Martins Ferry. The county was created on September 7, 1801, and organized on November 7, 1801. [3]
On 12 March 1845, the Whigs proceeded to readjust the congressional districts, the first use of the implied legislative power to redistrict at any time, not bound strictly to the federal census. The legislature added one county to the list of those already organized. Ohio congressional districts 1845–1852. District.
Licking County is a county located in the central portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. At the 2020 census, the population was 178,519. [2] Its county seat is Newark. [3] The county was formed on January 30, 1808, from portions of Fairfield County. It is named after the Licking River, which is thought to be named for the salt licks that were in ...