Champaign County, Administrative division in western Ohio, United States.
Description
Champaign County is an administrative division in western Ohio with Urbana serving as its county seat and main urban center. The area combines city neighborhoods, residential zones, and farmland that characterize the broader landscape.
History
The county was established in 1805 from portions of Greene and Franklin counties during Ohio's early expansion. It became part of the state's growing network of administrative divisions.
Culture
The libraries in Urbana and Mechanicsburg serve as gathering places where the community learns and shares knowledge together. These spaces host programs and events that shape how people in the county connect and grow.
Practical
Urbana serves as the main hub for administrative matters and public services in the area. The county is compact enough that travelers can reach different towns and services without long distances.
Did you know?
The name comes from a French word describing open, level land and reflects how early travelers saw the terrain. This choice reveals something about the region's geography and how people named it.
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Piatt Castles
12.9 km
Ohio Caverns
12.5 km
Champaign Aviation Museum
1.9 kmKiser Lake State Park
17.7 km
Carl Potter Mound
18.2 kmDavey Woods State Nature Preserve
11.7 km
Church of Our Saviour
19.9 km
Siegenthaler-Kaestner Esker State Nature Preserve
12.2 km
Mount Tabor Methodist Episcopal Church
11.8 km
Village Hobby Shop
19.7 kmHamer's General Store
20 km
Dr. Adam Mosgrove House
3.8 km
Urbana Monument Square Historic District
3.9 km
Nutwood Place
2.1 km
The Fort
21.3 km
Urbana College Historic Buildings
4.2 km
Jeff Kimball House
19.5 km
John Q.A. Ward House
4.2 km
John H. Clark House
19.7 km
Oram Nincehelser House
19.6 km
William Culbertson House
19.7 km
Norvall Hunter Farm
20.1 km
Demand-Gest House
19.6 km
Richards-Sewall House
4.2 km
Champaign Aviation Museum
1.9 km
Mac-O-Chee Castle
13.9 km
Masonic Temple
19.7 km
Lawler's Tavern
19.7 km
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