Highland County, county in Ohio, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 43,304 inhabitants. The county was created 219 years ago in 1805. Its county seat is Hillsboro.
There are 12 city/town in Highland County, OH. The largest city of Highland County is Hillsboro with a population of 6,578. Other cities include, Russell population 5,177, New Market population 1,888, Lynchburg population 1,493, Greenfield population 1,420
Highland County is located in southwestern Ohio. Some of the notable cities and towns in Highland County include:
Hillsboro - Hillsboro is the county seat of Highland County. It had a population of 6,096 as of 2020. Hillsboro was founded in 1807 and is home to Rocky Fork State Park.
Greenfield - Greenfield is a city located east of Hillsboro. It had a population of 1,951 as of 2020. Points of interest include the Highland House Museum and McClain High School.
Leesburg - Leesburg is a village located southwest of Hillsboro. It had a population of 1,770 as of 2020. The Leesburg Historic District contains historic 19th century homes and buildings.
Lynchburg - Lynchburg is a village located north of Hillsboro. It had a population of 1,495 as of 2020. Key sites include the General Denver Hotel Museum.
Mowrystown - Mowrystown is an unincorporated village west of Hillsboro settled in the early 1800s. The White Oak Valley Covered Bridge is located here.
In summary, Highland County consists of several small villages surrounding Hillsboro, the county seat. Historic architecture and sites like state parks make it a popular getaway destination.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Highland County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Danville | Village in Knox County, Ohio, United States | 1,014 |
Greenfield | Large village in Highland and Ross counties, Ohio, United States | 1,420 |
Highland | Village in Highland County, Ohio, United States | 833 |
Hillsboro | City in and the county seat of Highland County, Ohio, United States | 6,578 |
Leesburg | Village in Ohio, United States | 1,321 |
Lynchburg | Village in Ohio, United States | 1,493 |
Marshall | City in Ohio, United States of America | 1,012 |
Mowrystown | Human settlement in Highland County, Ohio, United States of America | 353 |
New Market | Township in Highland County, Ohio | 1,888 |
Prospect | Human settlement in Marion County, Ohio, United States of America | 994 |
Russell | Township in Geauga County, Ohio | 5,177 |
Sinking Spring | Village in Highland County, Ohio | 131 |