Delaware County, County in central Ohio, United States
Description
Delaware County spreads across central Ohio with fertile land watered by the Scioto and Olentangy rivers. The landscape mixes farmland, woodlands, and towns that developed along these waterways.
History
Delaware County was created on February 10, 1808, carved out from Franklin County territory. It takes its name from the Delaware people who lived in the region long before European settlement.
Culture
Ohio Wesleyan University, founded in 1842, is the county's main college and influences how residents think about learning and community. The campus sits in the heart of the region and its activities shape life for local students and families.
Practical
Interstate 71 and US Route 23 run through the county, linking it easily to the greater Columbus area. These major roads make it simple to reach different towns and attractions spread across the region.
Did you know?
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium sits within the county, housing thousands of animals from around the world. The zoo spreads across a large property and draws visitors interested in wildlife and conservation.
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Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
16.6 km
Muirfield Village
19.1 km
Zoombezi Bay
16.8 km
Alum Creek State Park
10.3 km
O'Shaughnessy Dam
17.1 kmOlentangy Indian Caverns
10.7 km
Perkins Observatory
5.1 km
Sea Dragon
16.8 km
Delaware State Park
10.1 km
Alum Creek Beach
10.5 kmBharatiya Hindu Temple
11 km
Delaware County Courthouse
5.5 km
Highbanks Metropolitan Park Mounds I and II
13.8 km
Spruce Run Earthworks
16.8 km
Activism at Ohio Wesleyan University
5.2 km
Gooding House and Tavern
11 km
Highbank Park Works
15.6 km
Richard Ross Museum of Art
5.3 km
Austin Hall
6.2 km
Chambers Road Covered Bridge
17.5 km
Delaware Public Library
5.3 km
Alkire House
17.7 km
Stratford Methodist Episcopal Church
5.3 km
Schimmel-Conrades Science Center
5 km
Jain Center of Central Ohio
10.8 km
Westerville High School-Vine Street School
18.4 km
West Orange Road-Thomas Bridge
12 km
Jungle Jack's Landing
16.7 km
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