Champaign County

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Ohio

Inception: March 1, 1805

Capital city: Urbana

Reference: CHP

Shares border with: Logan County, Union County, Madison County, Clark County, Miami County, Shelby County

Website: http://co.champaign.oh.us

GPS coordinates: 40.14000,-83.77000

Latest update: December 22, 2025 16:52