Ashtabula County

Ashtabula County spreads across the northeastern corner of Ohio with Lake Erie forming its northern border and Pennsylvania its eastern edge. The area contains several communities centered around Jefferson as the administrative hub, with numerous rivers crossed by historic bridges.

The area was established as a county in 1811 with Jefferson designated as its administrative center. This founding became important to Ohio's regional development during early American settlement in the territory.

The area is known for wine production and local celebrations that feature grape harvests and craft winemaking from regional vineyards. Agriculture shapes how people here live and gather together.

The administrative center in Jefferson is open Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM for county services. Smaller communities throughout the area often have limited services on weekends, so plan visits accordingly.

The area is home to several covered bridges, including the longest covered bridge in the United States. These structures represent rare examples of historic engineering that span across the local landscape.

Location: Ohio

Inception: May 1, 1811

Capital city: Jefferson

Reference: ATB

Shares border with: Erie County, Crawford County, Trumbull County, Geauga County, Lake County

Website: http://co.ashtabula.oh.us

GPS coordinates: 41.89000,-80.76000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 15:53