National Register Listings in
Fairfield County, Ohio

Allen, Lyman, House And Barn Artz, John, Farmhouse Barr House Bright, John, Covered Bridge Bush, Samuel, House Chestnut Ridge Farm Concord Hall Crawfis Institute Dairy Barn–Boys’ Industrial School Dilger Store Dovel, J. H., Farm Dovel-Bowers House Drill Hall-Boys’ Industrial School Fairfield County Children's Home Fairfield County Infirmary Gill, John, Farmstead Hizey Covered Bridge Hock-Hocking Wine Cellar Ijams, Joseph, House John Bright No. 1 Iron Bridge Lancaster Historic District Lancaster Methodist Episcopal Camp Ground Historic District Lancaster West Main Street Historic District Lockville Canal Locks Medill, William, House Miller Farm Musser, Henry, House Pickerington Carnegie Library Pickerington Depot Pugh-Kittle House Reber, Valentine, House Rock Mill Rock Mill Covered Bridge Royalton House Rushville Historic District Sherman, John, Birthplace Square 13 Historic District St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church Tallmadge-Mithoff House Willow Lane Farm
The Cincinnati Reds, one of Ohio's two Major League Baseball teams (along with the Cleveland Indians), were the first professional baseball team to wear uniforms with numbers on them. They did so in 1911, to help fans identify players more easily.
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Fairfield County, Ohio, located in the southeastern part of the state, has a rich history that dates back to before European settlement. The area was originally inhabited by Indigenous peoples, including the Shawnee and Wyandot tribes, who relied on the fertile land and abundant wildlife. In the late 1700s, settlers from the eastern United States began to move into the region, establishing small communities and farms.

One of the earliest European settlements in Fairfield County was Lancaster, founded in 1800. The town expanded rapidly due to its strategic location along major transportation routes, such as the Ohio and Erie Canal and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Lancaster quickly became an important center of commerce and industry, attracting businesses and entrepreneurs.

Throughout the 19th century, Fairfield County flourished as it developed further infrastructure, including schools, churches, and government buildings. Agriculture remained a crucial part of the local economy, with farmers producing crops like corn, wheat, and tobacco. In addition to agriculture, manufacturing also played a significant role in the county's growth, particularly in areas such as textiles, pottery, and farming equipment.

In the 20th century, Fairfield County continued to evolve and adapt to changing times. The decline of the canal system and the rise of automobiles led to a shift in transportation and trade patterns. Manufacturing industries diversified, and new businesses emerged to meet the demands of an evolving economy. Today, Fairfield County is a mix of suburban, rural, and industrial areas, offering its residents a high quality of life, a vibrant downtown area in Lancaster, and access to natural attractions like Hocking Hills State Park.

This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Fairfield County, Ohio.

  • 1800: Fairfield County was established on December 9th.
  • 1817: The county seat was moved from Lancaster to Lancaster.
  • 1839: The Lancaster and Columbus Railway was completed, connecting the county to the state capital.
  • 1929: The Great Depression had a significant impact on the county, causing economic hardship.
  • 1953: The Fairfield County Fairgrounds were established in Lancaster.
  • 1983: Fairfield Medical Center, a regional healthcare provider, opened in Lancaster.
  • 1990: The population of Fairfield County surpassed 100,000.
  • 2009: The Fairfield County Courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places.