Knox County, county in Ohio, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 62,423 inhabitants. The county was created 217 years ago in 1808. Its county seat is Mount Vernon.
There are 1 city/town in Knox County, OH. The largest city of Knox County is Centerburg with a population of 2,231.
Knox County sits just northeast of Columbus in central Ohio. Here are some of the notable cities, villages, and unincorporated communities within Knox County:
Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon is the county seat and largest city in Knox County with around 17,000 residents. Mount Vernon contains historic sites like Woodward Opera House and attractions like Ariel-Foundation Park.
Gambier
Gambier is a village located just east of Mount Vernon, home to Kenyon College. With around 3,000 residents, Gambier centers around the college campus and has dining and shops.
Fredericktown
Fredericktown is a village in northern Knox County with about 2,500 residents. The town has antique stores and eateries downtown along with community parks.
Centerburg is a village southwest of Mount Vernon with around 1,500 residents. It hosts events like the Centerburg Oldtime Farming Festival in September.
Danville
Danville is a small unincorporated community south of center Knox County with just under 1,000 residents. Local points of interest include the Heart of Ohio Antique Center.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Knox County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Centerburg | Village in Knox County, Ohio | 2,231 |