Scioto County, Administrative county in southern Ohio, United States.
Description
Scioto County is an administrative area in southern Ohio where the Scioto River and Ohio River meet. The region spans 616 square miles with extensive forested areas and varied elevations throughout.
History
Ohio established Scioto County on March 24, 1803, naming it after a Native American word referring to the deer population of the region. This naming reflected the early importance of wildlife to the area.
Culture
The Portsmouth River Days festival gathers residents each year with parades, performances, and celebrations along the Ohio River waterfront. These events shape community life and show how locals value their connection to the river.
Practical
The area is best explored starting from the Portsmouth Courthouse, where administrative services are concentrated and public information is available. It helps to study local roads ahead of time, as the hilly terrain can make navigation easier when planned.
Did you know?
Shawnee State Forest covers the western section with extensive hiking trails and natural preservation areas that remain relatively unknown to many visitors. This woodland shows how much natural landscape still remains undisturbed in the region.
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Spartan Municipal Stadium
9.1 kmPortsmouth Earthworks
10.3 km
Lower Shawneetown
10.2 km
Shawnee State Park
19.9 km
U.S. Grant Bridge
9.5 km
Shawnee State Forest
17.7 km
Sciotoville Bridge
11.1 km
Greenup Lock and Dam
21.4 km
Carl Perkins Bridge
9.5 km
Tremper Mound and Works
2 km
Biggs Site
9.7 kmPortsmouth Raceway Park
8.9 km
Jesse Stuart Memorial Bridge
21.5 kmHardin Village Site
10 km
Portsmouth Public Library
8.4 km
Boneyfiddle Commercial District
8.8 km
Philip Moore Stone House
8.3 kmThompson Site
9.9 km
Johnson Road Covered Bridge
24.1 km
Bennett's Mill Covered Bridge
20.7 km
Otway Covered Bridge
18.3 kmBentley Site
10.3 km
Anderson Brothers Department Store
8.7 km
Odd Fellows Hall
8.5 km
Evangelical Church of Christ
8.5 kmHansen Site
9.9 km
Bigelow United Methodist Church
8.5 km
Scioto Grange No. 1234
30.9 km
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