Jefferson County, County in eastern Ohio, US
Description
Jefferson County is an administrative division in eastern Ohio situated along the Ohio River on its eastern edge. The landscape includes both river bottomlands and inland areas with rolling terrain.
History
The county was created in 1797 and named after Thomas Jefferson during his time as Vice President. It later became a major center for coal mining and steel production that shaped the region's economy for generations.
Culture
The county's identity is rooted in mining and steel industry traditions that remain visible in local gatherings and community pride. These working-class values continue to shape how residents interact with their neighborhoods and support one another.
Practical
Steubenville serves as the county seat and contains the main courthouse along with municipal services for visitors and residents. Walking through the downtown area is the best way to explore local amenities, while driving allows access to riverside areas and outlying communities.
Did you know?
Fort Steuben was originally a military outpost established in 1786 that became the foundation for Steubenville's development and growth. The site remains an important landmark connecting the area to its earliest days of settlement.
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Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort
23.8 km
Veterans Memorial Bridge
12.7 km
Fort Steuben
12.7 km
Fort Steuben Bridge
12.4 km
Market Street Bridge
13.1 km
Holy Name Cathedral
12.2 km
Vancroft
16.9 km
Union Cemetery-Beatty Park
10.8 km
New Cumberland Locks and Dam
20 kmWellsburg Bridge
17.3 km
Hodgen's Cemetery Mound
23.5 km
Mount Pleasant Historic District
23.1 km
Friends Meetinghouse
23.3 kmFernwood State Forest
7.6 km
Jefferson County Courthouse
12.6 km
Wabash Bridge
15.5 km
Benjamin Lundy House
23.2 km
Schiappa Branch Library
7.4 km
Federal Land Office
12.6 km
Nicholls House and Woolen Mill Site
19.2 km
Elmhurst
17.2 km
Stringer Stone House
22.1 km
Shaw Hall
27.4 km
Lucy Tarr Mansion
17.3 km
Brooke Cemetery
16.7 km
Gen. I.H. Duval Mansion
17.5 km
Shotwell Hall, West Liberty State College
27.6 km
First National Bank
18.3 km
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