Guernsey County, Administrative county in eastern Ohio, United States
Description
Guernsey County is an administrative area in eastern Ohio that encompasses both Cambridge, its largest city, and numerous smaller communities spread across the landscape. The territory includes a mix of urban services centered downtown and rural areas that form much of the county's character.
History
The area was established in 1810 when settlers from the Isle of Guernsey arrived and shaped the region's identity. This creation emerged from the division of existing counties and marked the start of organized county governance in eastern Ohio.
Culture
The courthouse in downtown Cambridge stands as a focal point where locals and visitors encounter the region's built heritage and civic life. Historic buildings throughout the county reflect the character of early settlement and remain part of the community's daily fabric.
Practical
Visitors can find information and services through the county's official website, where property records and other practical documents are accessible. Most amenities and services cluster around downtown Cambridge, while rural areas may require longer travel distances.
Did you know?
The county belongs to a larger metropolitan statistical area while also maintaining its own separate micropolitan designation, reflecting a dual economic and social connection. This arrangement shows how the area links to bigger urban centers while keeping its distinct local identity and economy.
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Salt Fork State Park
5.8 km
John and Annie Glenn Museum
21.1 km
Barnesville Petroglyph
24.2 km
Kennedy Stone House
8.7 km
S Bridge, National Road
10.7 km
William Rainey Harper Log House
21 km
Guernsey County Courthouse
12 km
Belmont County Victorian Mansion Museum
28.5 km
Barnesville Historic District
28.2 km
Colonel Joseph Taylor House
8.1 km
S Bridge II
22 km
Bethel Methodist Episcopal Church
18 km
Booth Homestead
18.6 km
Samuel Danford Farm
24.9 km
Young-Shaw House
28.1 km
Broom-Braden Stone House
5.5 km
McCracken-McFarland House
8.1 km
Broom Building
8.3 km
Ralph Hardesty Stone House
25.7 km
Samuel Harper Stone House
18.8 km
Abner Williams Log House
16.6 km
Barnett-Criss House
17.3 km
Piedmont Lake
28.4 km
John Reaves House
26.6 km
Guernsey County District Public Library
8.1 km
Indian Camp Covered Bridge
14.5 km
Skull Fork Covered Bridge
24.7 km
Wolf Run Lake
28.6 km
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