Fairfield County, Administrative county in central Ohio, United States.
Fairfield County spans 509 square miles across central Ohio, with Lancaster serving as its county seat and northern regions displaying flat terrain.
Established in December 1800, the county initially included territories that later became Knox, Hocking, Licking, Perry, and Pickaway Counties.
The county population of 158,921 residents maintains strong connections to both metropolitan Columbus and the agricultural traditions of rural Ohio.
The Clerk of Courts operates from the Hall of Justice at 224 East Main Street in Lancaster, providing services from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM weekdays.
The southern portion of Fairfield County displays geographic features characteristic of Appalachia, creating a distinct transition zone within Ohio's landscape.
Location: Ohio
Inception: December 9, 1800
Capital city: Lancaster
Shares border with: Licking County, Perry County, Hocking County, Pickaway County, Franklin County
Website: http://co.fairfield.oh.us
GPS coordinates: 39.75000,-82.63000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:14
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