Pike County, Administrative county in southern Ohio, United States.
Pike County is an administrative county in the Appalachian region of southern Ohio, characterized by forests, river valleys, and rolling terrain. The area encompasses multiple townships spread across its boundaries.
The county was established on February 1, 1815, created from portions of Scioto, Ross, and Adams counties. It was named in honor of explorer Zebulon Pike.
The Garnet A. Wilson Public Library serves the local population through educational programs while maintaining records of regional heritage and traditions.
Waverly serves as the county seat and largest city, providing governmental services and administrative facilities. Visitors can find most public services and local government offices there.
The county maintains a network of transportation routes, including Ohio State Route 551, which spans 2.87 miles through the regional landscape.
Location: Ohio
Inception: February 1, 1815
Capital city: Waverly
Reference: PIK
Shares border with: Adams County, Highland County, Ross County, Jackson County, Scioto County
Website: https://pikecountyohcommissioners.gov
GPS coordinates: 39.08000,-83.07000
Latest update: December 19, 2025 22:57
Serpent Mound crater
29 kmPike Lake State Park
15.6 km
Fort Hill State Memorial
29.3 kmScioto Trail State Forest
20.1 kmPike State Forest
16.3 km
Piketon Mounds
5.4 kmBrush Creek State Forest
22.6 km
Johnson Road Covered Bridge
27.9 km
Otway Covered Bridge
26.3 km
Vanmeter Stone House and Outbuildings
5.3 kmDogwood Pass
16.9 km
Lake White State Park
4.8 km
Scioto Trail State Park
19.5 kmAlum Cliffs
25.1 kmWaverly Canal Historic District
9.1 kmPiketon Historic District
5.1 kmLookout Point
17.5 kmSugar Point
17.9 km
Pike County Courthouse
9 km
Boyhood Home of Roy Rogers
22.4 km
Seip Earthworks
21.7 km
Harris Dental Museum
24 kmBig Beaver Creek Golf Club
8.1 kmValley Vista Golf Course
24.3 kmPaxton Theater
23.8 kmArt Hall
5.3 kmBuzzard's Roost Lookout
26.7 kmWaterfall
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