Huron County, Administrative county in Ohio, US
Huron County is an administrative county in Ohio covering a mix of rural and small-town communities. Norwalk serves as the county seat where local government operations are centered.
The county was established in 1815 from the Firelands region, which was named after Revolutionary War settlements. This development followed the westward expansion of the young United States.
The region reflects its roots in New England settlement through place names and local traditions that visitors can still observe today. Communities here maintain connections to their colonial heritage in buildings and customs that shape daily life.
Visitors can find information about local services and administrative matters through the county website. The best time to explore is during warmer months when weather favors traveling between different communities.
Norwalk, the county seat, gave its name to a stomach virus that scientists identified during research conducted in 1972. This unexpected medical connection links the small town to international public health history.
Location: Ohio
Inception: April 1, 1815
Capital city: Norwalk
Shares border with: Ashland County, Lorain County, Erie County, Sandusky County, Seneca County, Crawford County, Richland County
Website: http://hccommissioners.com
GPS coordinates: 41.15000,-82.60000
Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07
Firelands
13.9 km
Thomas Alva Edison Birthplace
16.5 km
Seneca Caverns
24.5 km
Mosher House
32.1 km
Norwalk Theatre
10.5 km
Crittenden Farm
19.8 km
Huron County Courthouse and Jail
10.3 km
In-Space Propulsion Facility
25.1 km
John Wright Mansion
21.6 km
Most Pure Heart Of Mary Church
30.3 km
John Hosford House
13.3 km
Old St. Patrick's Church
32.2 km
Gregory House
18.4 km
Dean Road Bridge
30.8 km
Silas Ferrell House
20.4 km
St. Peter Catholic Church
10.1 km
Zion Episcopal Church
14.3 km
United Church of Huntington
32.3 km
Abbott-Page House
20.8 km
Darlon Allen House
32.1 km
Huntington Grange
32.4 km
Strike Out Lanes
28.2 km
Historic Lyme Village & Museum with The John Wright Victorian Mansion
21.5 km
Huron Harbor Light
28.7 km
Nickel Plate Beach
27.8 km
Plymouth Theater
18.1 km
New Washington Branch Library
29.8 km
Golden Age Nursing Home Fire - Killed in the Fire
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