Gallia County, County in southeastern Ohio, United States
Description
Gallia County is an administrative division in southeastern Ohio comprising communities and villages spread across a large rural area. The region is defined by Gallipolis as the county seat and various smaller towns scattered throughout the landscape.
History
The area was founded in 1803 and named after a Latin term referring to the region of Gaul. Its creation came from dividing parts of Adams and Washington counties.
Culture
Welsh settlers shaped the region deeply, giving many towns Welsh names and maintaining their traditions for generations. This cultural connection remains visible today through street names, local monuments, and community celebrations.
Practical
The administrative center in Gallipolis is easily accessible and offers main services and information for visitors. The area is reachable by highway and provides basic facilities in towns throughout the region.
Did you know?
Several settlements served as refuge for freed African Americans and those escaping enslavement during the 1800s. This role as a place of sanctuary and new beginnings remains an overlooked yet important part of regional history.
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Fort Randolph
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Mothman Museum
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Jackson Lake State Park
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Pomeroy–Mason Bridge
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Gen. John McCausland House
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Point Pleasant Rail Bridge
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Gallia County Courthouse
10.5 km
The Gold Houses
33.5 km
John Downing, Jr., House
30.5 km
Middleport Public Library
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Shumaker-Lewis House
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Couch-Artrip House
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William H. Grant House
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Olive Furnace
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27.7 km
Scottown Covered Bridge
31.9 km
Powell-Redmond House
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22.3 km
Skatopia/CIA
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