Knox County, Administrative county in central Ohio, United States.
The county extends across 530 square miles of land, featuring rolling hills, valleys, and numerous farms spread throughout the territory.
Knox County, established in 1808, received its name from Henry Knox, the first United States Secretary of War after the American Revolution.
Mount Vernon, the county seat, maintains the Woodward Opera House, which continues the regional performing arts traditions since the 19th century.
The county operates a compost facility on Thayer Road where residents can dispose of yard waste and obtain processed materials for gardening.
The territory contains a balanced mix of agricultural land at 58 percent and forest coverage at 28 percent of its total area.
Location: Ohio
Inception: March 1, 1808
Capital city: Mount Vernon
Shares border with: Ashland County, Licking County, Holmes County, Coshocton County, Delaware County, Morrow County, Richland County
Website: http://knoxcountyohio.org
GPS coordinates: 40.38333,-82.46667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:07
Kenyon College
6 km
Mohican State Park
30.5 km
Bridge of Dreams
24.8 km
Raleigh Mound
12 km
Chambers Road Covered Bridge
30.2 km
Chesterville Community Church
21.1 km
Christ Church at the Quarry
8.1 km
Chester Town Hall
21.2 km
Lex Lanes
34 km
Malabar Farm State Park
30.3 km
Mohican-Memorial State Forest Fire Tower
28.2 km
Knox County Courthouse
1.8 km
Perry Cook Memorial Public Library
31.3 km
Selover Public Library
21.4 km
East High Street Historic District
1.5 km
East Gambier Street Historic District
1.6 km
North Main-North Gay Streets Historic District
2.2 km
Vine Theatre
1.8 km
Premiere Theatre 7
3.1 km
Kenyon College Palme house
5.8 km
Neal Theatre
12.8 km
Mt Vernon & Knox County, Public Library Of
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Fredericktown Branch
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Christ Church at the Quarry January 18, 1863
8.2 km
Falling Rock Camp Bridge
26.9 km
Fredericktown Community Fire District
12.2 km
Mohican State Park Covered Bridge
28.6 km
Old Union School
21.2 kmReviews
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