Ross county is located in south central Ohio and calls Chillicothe, which served as Ohio's first Capital, its county seat. The county population on July 1, 1999, was 75,731, an increase of 6,401 over the 1990 census. The county, formed in 1798 and named for James Ross, was one of the six original counties in the state and as such contained contained a vast amount of land. Serving as the state Capital from 1803 until 1816 (except from late 1809 to 1812 when the state legislature met in Zanesville), the county eventually gave up its mantle when Franklin county was formed and determined to be more centrally located. Today, the county contains an area of 687 square miles, the second largest in the state. Recreational facilities around the county include Great Seal State Park, Tar Hollow State Park and State Forest in the eastern section of the county and Scioto Trail State Park and State Forest to the southeast.
Location:
Chillicothe Ohio
Other Ohio Counties nearby:
(Jeffersonville) Ashtabula County
(Athens) Athens County
(Wilmington) Clinton County
(Lancaster) Fairfield County
(Washington Court House) Fayette County
(Xenia) Greene County
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01/10 Coming to The Chillicothe area
Clay Alliance Spring Pottery Fair Cincinnati OH May4 The Clay Alliance Spring Pottery Fair is a combination of nearly 50 local clay artisans who exhibits and sells their unique ceramic creations.
Smokin' on the Water - BBQ Festival By The Lake Liberty IN May4-5 Arts, Crafts, and Antiques of all kinds are permitted and desired. Lawn Equipment, Golf Carts, Personal Mobility Devices, Home Healthcare Products, ATVs, RVs, Vehicles, Boats, Outdoor Cooking Equipment, and Sporting Goods are also permitted and desired.
CincItalia the Cincinnati Italian Festival Cincinnati OH May17-19 Come early and be dazzled by CincItalia's Italian Auto Show and enriched by our traditional Italian Statue Procession.
Kentucky Sheep and Wool Festival Lexington KY May18-19 A family friendly Festival for young and old alike, the Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival has not only a wonderful selection of Fiber and Sheep related vendors, but also Educational Demonstrations, Irish Dancers, Live Music, a Tractor Show, Live Animals and much more.
Park Street Festival Columbus OH June7-8 So many Food Trucks, so little time! Bringing you the best & most diverse food trucks in all of Ohio, all in one place!
Francisco's Farm Arts Festival Midway KY June22-23 Located in historic Midway, this distinctive venue featuring a vineyard, outdoor performance spaces and pastoral rolling hills is the perfect setting for a two-day Fine Art and Craft Festival. Francisco's Farm Arts Festival features more than 100 Fine Art and Craft artists and has become a signature arts event for Central Kentucky and beyond the region.
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