Franklin County, Administrative county in Ohio, United States.
Franklin County spans 544 square miles of land in central Ohio, containing Columbus, the state capital, and numerous parks along the Scioto River.
The county was established on March 30, 1803, shortly after Ohio achieved statehood, and was named in recognition of Benjamin Franklin.
Ohio State University, located in Franklin County, brings 60,000 students to its main campus, contributing to the educational and research landscape.
Residents access multiple county services through designated centers, including passport applications, food assistance programs, and support for small business development.
The county maintains 28,700 acres of natural parks with 230 miles of trails, connecting urban neighborhoods to preserved green spaces.
Location: Ohio
Inception: March 30, 1803
Capital city: Columbus
Shares border with: Pickaway County, Fairfield County, Licking County, Delaware County, Union County, Madison County
Website: http://co.franklin.oh.us
GPS coordinates: 39.97000,-83.01000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:14
Ohio Stadium
3.6 km
LeVeque Tower
1.1 km
Ohio Statehouse
1.3 km
Xenos Christian Fellowship
15.4 km
Franklin Park Conservatory
4.9 km
Motorcycle Hall of Fame
19.8 km
Ohio Governor's Mansion
6 km
World Harvest Church
17.8 km
Wexner Center for the Arts
3.4 km
Columbus Museum of Art
2 km
Field of Corn (with Osage Orange Trees)
16 km
Ohio Theatre
1.5 km
Fortress Obetz
10.7 km
Fort Hayes
1.9 km
Scioto Country Club
6.6 km
Rhodes State Office Tower
1.2 km
Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum
3.3 km
One Nationwide Plaza
670 m
Circus House
799 m
Palace Theatre
1.1 km
North Market
531 m
Central High School
1.2 km
Otherworld
15.8 km
Union Station arch
303 m
Grand Lodge of Ohio
13 km
Scioto Mile
1.2 km
Main Library
2 km
Big Darby Creek
19.8 kmReviews
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