Ashland County, Administrative county in Ohio, United States.
Description
Ashland County is an administrative division in northeastern Ohio positioned between Cleveland and Columbus. The area consists of several smaller towns and communities spread across farmland and woodlands with a mix of rural and developed zones.
History
This county was established in 1846, carved from portions of neighboring territories as Ohio expanded its administrative structure. Its creation reflected the broader settlement movement pushing into the region during the 19th century.
Culture
The courthouse in this county is where residents gather to handle official business and attend community meetings. It reflects how local government remains central to everyday civic life here.
Practical
The county offers public services and information through its official website ashlandcounty.org where visitors can find local resources and government information. Most of the area is accessible by car, with smaller communities connected by rural roads.
Did you know?
The county contains roughly 700 hectares (1,730 acres) of water bodies including lakes, streams, and wetlands scattered throughout. These waterways offer fishing and boating opportunities that many visitors overlook when exploring the region.
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Ohio State Reformatory
20.7 km
Mohican State Park
25.7 km
Charles Mill Lake
12.5 km
Renaissance Theatre
23 km
Oak Hill Cottage
22.4 km
Crittenden Farm
24.8 km
BibleWalk
20 km
Mansfield Memorial Museum
22.7 km
Mansfield Lahm Air National Guard Base
21 km
Ashland County Courthouse
5.2 km
Martin Bushnell House
23.5 km
Ohio Theatre
22.8 km
Anderson Schoolhouse
7.5 km
Samuel Lewis House
19.2 km
Richland Trust Building
22.6 km
Jacob H. Barr House
24.4 km
Diamond Hill Cathedral
19.9 km
KV Market
23.5 km
Malabar Farm State Park
23.6 km
Mansfield Art Center
25.1 km
Mohican-Memorial State Forest Fire Tower
26.4 km
Park Theatre
22.5 km
Mansfield/Richland County Public Library
22.7 km
Central Park
22.5 km
The Ohio State Reformatory
20.6 km
West Salem City Hall
19.9 km
Charles Franklin Kettering
23 km
Mohican State Park Covered Bridge
25.6 km
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