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Ottawa County, Ohio

Ottawa Location Map Ohio

Ottawa County is in north Ohio with Lake Erie forming the northern border. Port Clinton is the county seat and is known as the “Walleye Capital of the World”. Fishing and tourism are key to the success of this county.

Put-in-Bay on South Bass Island is a major summer destination. The county has a rich history tied to the War of 1812. Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial commemorates a key naval battle.

Agriculture is important too. You’ll see lots of orchards. The Lake Erie islands are part of Ottawa County. Marblehead Lighthouse is the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the Great Lakes.

CategoryDetails
County NameOttawa County
County SeatPort Clinton
PopulationApproximately 45,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesPort Clinton, Oak Harbor, Elmore, Put-in-Bay
Interstates and HighwaysState Route 2, State Route 53, State Route 163
FIPS Code39-123
Total Area586 square miles (land and water)
Adjacent CountiesErie County (Southeast), Sandusky County (South), Wood County (West), Lucas County (Northwest)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone
StateOhio
Coordinates41.5236° N, 83.1292° W
EtymologyNamed for the Ottawa Indians who inhabited the area
Major LandmarksPut-in-Bay, Catawba Island, Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
WebsiteOttawa County Website

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