Hocking County, County in southeastern Ohio, United States
Description
Hocking County is an administrative division in southeastern Ohio that spans terrain ranging from flat to hilly land with the Hocking River as its main waterway. The river flows from northwest to southeast, dividing the landscape into several geographic areas characterized by forests and farmland.
History
The county was established on January 3, 1818, when territories from neighboring counties were redistributed to create a new administrative unit. This administrative reform marked the beginning of independent governance in southeastern Ohio during the state's early expansion.
Culture
The name Hocking comes from Delaware Indian language and refers to the river running through the region. Local communities maintain a strong connection to this waterway, which continues to shape daily life and the landscape.
Practical
Logan, the administrative center of the county, provides government services and serves as a reference point for navigation and visitor orientation. The region is accessible by road and offers multiple routes for exploring the surrounding countryside and natural features.
Did you know?
The county is crossed by three distinct waterways that each create their own habitats and landscapes throughout the region. These water systems have shaped settlement patterns and local activities for generations.
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Hocking Hills State Park
9.2 kmHocking Valley Scenic Railway Historic District
21.6 km
Zaleski State Forest
23.3 km
Lake Logan State Park
4.2 km
Hocking State Forest
9.1 km
Conkle's Hollow State Nature Preserve
9.6 km
Rockbridge State Nature Preserve
8.6 km
Hope Furnace
22.2 km
Amanda-Clearcreek High School
27.5 km
Zaleski Mound Group
24.8 km
Stuart's Opera House
21.8 km
Horn Mound
22.4 km
Karshner Mound
21.3 km
Clear Creek
22.3 km
John Artz Farmhouse
22.9 km
Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption
25.8 km
Ash Cave
12.5 km
Lake Hope State Park
21.1 km
Old Man's Cave
9.2 km
John Sherman Birthplace
25.8 km
Cantwell Cliffs
9.7 km
Shawnee Lookout Tower
22.4 km
Hope Furnace
22.2 km
Ash Cave Fire Tower
11.4 km
Cox Covered Bridge
15 km
Haydenville Historic Town
13.3 km
Hocking Valley Railway
21.6 km
Hocking Hills Reservoir
9.7 km
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