Summit County, Administrative county in northeastern Ohio, United States.
Summit County spans 419 square miles of land, encompassing urban areas, residential neighborhoods, and sections of Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
The county received its name in 1840 due to its location at the highest elevation point along the Ohio and Erie Canal system.
The University of Akron and numerous educational institutions across Summit County provide research facilities and academic programs for over 500,000 residents.
The county operates through a charter government with an elected executive and an 11-member council, managing public services for 31 municipalities.
Summit County maintains an extensive network of waterways, including 7.3 square miles of lakes, rivers, and reservoirs throughout its territory.
Location: Ohio
Inception: March 3, 1840
Capital city: Akron
Shares border with: Cuyahoga County, Geauga County, Portage County, Stark County, Wayne County, Medina County
Website: https://co.summitoh.net
GPS coordinates: 41.13000,-81.53000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:59
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Akron Public Library
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