Portage County, Administrative division in Northeast Ohio, United States
Description
Portage County is an administrative division in Northeast Ohio that encompasses rivers, forests, and several nature reserves across its territory. The region contains multiple parks and green spaces maintained for public use.
History
The General Assembly established the county on June 9, 1808, naming it after the portage between the Cuyahoga and Tuscarawas rivers. This geographical connection shaped early settlement patterns in the region.
Culture
Kent State University and Hiram College provide higher education opportunities, while multiple public school districts and libraries serve the county's educational needs.
Practical
Two major highways connect the region to nearby larger cities, and several state routes run through the area. Visitors can easily navigate between communities and attractions.
Did you know?
A local park operates under an unusual one-dollar annual lease arrangement with park commissioners. This creative agreement allows the property to be managed sustainably for community recreation.
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Dix Stadium
10.1 km
Partially Buried Woodshed
12.1 km
West Branch State Park
8.3 km
Nelson Kennedy Ledges State Park
22.2 km
Shady Lake Park
15.8 km
Masonic Temple
13.8 km
Kent Stage
13.2 km
Memorial Stadium
12.3 kmTinkers Creek State Park
18.7 km
Franklin Hotel (Kent, Ohio)
13.5 km
Triangle Lake Bog State Nature Preserve
7.4 km
Kent Industrial District
13.6 km
Wills Gymnasium
12.6 km
Rockwell Field
10.1 kmMantua Swamp
12.3 km
Kent Free Library
13.6 km
Atwater Congregational Church
17 km
Tom S. Cooperrider-Kent Bog State Nature Preserve
13.6 km
Aaron Ferrey House
14.7 km
John Davey House
13.9 km
Kent Jail
14.3 km
Charles Kent House
14 km
Freedom Congregational Church
8.5 km
Hiram College Library
16.3 km
Mantua Center School
16.2 km
Franklin Township Hall
13.5 km
West Main Street District
14 km
Aurora Center Historic District
20.2 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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