Ross County, Historical county in southern Ohio, United States
Ross County spans 693 square miles of land with the Scioto River flowing through its eastern section, featuring wooded hills and agricultural territories.
Established in 1798, Ross County contained Chillicothe, which served as the first capital of Ohio from 1803 to 1810 before the seat moved to Columbus.
The county preserves multiple Native American earthworks at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, documenting the traditions of ancient civilizations in Ohio.
The county maintains several protected areas including Great Seal State Park and Paint Creek State Park, offering recreational activities throughout the seasons.
Ross County stands as the second-largest county by land area in Ohio, with Farrell Hill near Bainbridge marking its highest elevation point.
Location: Ohio
Inception: August 20, 1798
Capital city: Chillicothe
Shares border with: Pickaway County, Hocking County, Vinton County, Jackson County, Pike County, Highland County, Fayette County
Website: http://pickawayross.com/Default.aspx
GPS coordinates: 39.33000,-83.06000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:48
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
6.9 km
Adena Mansion
4.9 km
Tar Hollow State Park
24.5 km
Paint Creek State Park
29.5 km
Logan Elm
21.9 km
Yoctangee Park
6.6 km
Adena Mound
5.3 km
Grandview Cemetery
6.4 km
Mary Worthington Macomb House
6.9 km
Mountain House
5.9 km
Applethorpe Farm
24.7 km
Seip House
5.9 km
Renick House
6 km
Tanglewood
6.2 km
Samuel Smith House and Tannery
27.6 km
South Salem Covered Bridge
21.9 km
Anthony and Susan Cardinal Walke House
5.3 km
Levi Anderson House
3.7 km
Canal Warehouse
7 km
Vanmeter Church Street House
5.9 km
Bellevue
21.8 km
Chillicothe Water and Power Company Pumping Station
6.8 km
Mighty Children's Museum
6.8 km
Scioto Trail State Park
14.7 km
Oak Hill
3.1 km
Hopeton Earthworks
8.7 km
Ross County Historical Society
6.6 km
Banking Crisis of 1819
6.7 kmReviews
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