Ross County real estate

Ross County, Ohio. Ross County was formed on August 20, 1798 by proclamation of Arthur St. Clair, Governor of the Northwest Territory. It included a large part of what is now the State of Ohio. The establishment of Franklin County and the later organization of other counties reduced Ross County’s huge size in 1803. Ross County was named for James Ross of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, a close friend of Governor St. Clair. Chillicothe also served as the first capital of the State of Ohio from 1803 until 1816, except for an interval from late 1809 to 1812 when the state legislature met in Zanesville. In 1817, the state capital moved 40 miles north of Chillicothe to Columbus, the states present capital city, because it was more centrally located.

Chillicothe had one of the main stops for the famed B. & O. Railroad.

Today, in addition to Chillicothe, Ross County encompasses sixteen townships and six villages. The County includes 687 square miles, the second largest in the state, and has a population of 75,731 according to the Federal Census Bureau. Ross County ranks 34th in population among the 88 counties in the state.

Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountain chain, the county is surrounded by state parks presenting the area with numerous opportunities for recreation. Autumn is one of the most beautiful seasons in Ross County as the many colors of the season brighten the landscape. There are many things to do in Ross County. They have their own professional baseball team, the original capital city, Christmas Castle, and many other things just waiting for you.

Municipalities in Ross County

• Adelphi
• Bainbridge
• Bourneville
• Chillicothe
• Clarksburg
• Frankfort
• Hallsville
• Kingston
• Londonderry
• Richmond Dale
• South Salem