Ross County, county in Ohio, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 76,420 inhabitants. The county was created 226 years ago in 1798. Its county seat is Chillicothe.
There are 1 city/town in Ross County, OH. The largest city of Ross County is Bainbridge with a population of 846.
Nestled in the Appalachian region of southern Ohio, Ross County contains several historic communities and scenic rural areas.
Chillicothe
Chillicothe serves as the county seat and largest city with around 25,000 residents. Located along the Scioto River, it was Ohio’s first capital city. Historic attractions include the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park.
Bainbridge is a village located southeast of Chillicothe with about 1,800 residents. It hosts unique attractions like the Fire Museum of Ohio and the UFO Research Center.
Kingston
Kingston is a small unincorporated town north of Chillicothe founded in the 1820s. With around 200 residents today, it contains old taverns, churches, and buildings from its early settlement days.
Frankfort
Frankfort lies northwest of Chillicothe along Paint Creek with around 200 residents. The village is home to ancient Native American burial mounds and hosts an annual Frontier Days festival.
Bourneville
Bourneville is an unincorporated community northeast of Chillicothe near the Little Scioto River. It was founded in 1811 and has historic landmarks like the Bourneville Covered Bridge.
Ross County's mix of scenic waterways, Appalachian foothills, and historic communities encapsulate the charm of southern Ohio's cultures and landscapes.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ross County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Bainbridge | Census-designated place in Geauga County, Ohio | 846 |