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
140 East Main Street
166th Infantry 42nd Division World War Memorial
Amanda Veterans Memorial
Bell From Schoolhouse on High Street
Bessie Benson Memorial Park History
Birthplace of Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman
Bloom Township War and Veterans Memorial
Bremen Oil Boom
Bremen World Wars Memorial
C & O Depot at Carroll, Ohio
Camp Anderson
Carroll
Carroll War Memorials
City Hall
Civil War Union Soldiers Memorial
Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients
Daniel Sifford House
Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War Memorial
Decorative Arts Center of Ohio
Deep Cut at the Licking Summit / Millersport and the Ohio-Erie Canal
Dumontville General Store
Fairfield County Veterans Memorial
Fairfield County Veterans Service Commission Veterans Memorial
Fairfield School for Boys
Floral Hills All American Veterans Memorial
Formerly Enslaved People
Francis H. Game Cemetery
General William Tecumseh Sherman
George Hutchins Bridge
Giani-Mumaugh Memorial
Joe Selby
John Bright #2 Covered Bridge
Joseph E. Beery M.D.
Junction of the Ohio Erie and Lancaster Lateral Canals
Lancaster Methodist Camp Ground Historic District
Lancasters Richard Outcault
Liberty Township No. 6 School
Liberty Union VFW Post 3761 Veterans Memorial
Lieutenants Ross Frazier and Paul Hughes Memorial
Maple Grove Cemetery Veterans Memorial
Maple Street United Evangelical Chapel Cornerstone
Millersport World War II Memorial
Ohio's Canal System
Opal C. [nee Hatlestad] Kistler
Pickerington Veterans Memorial
Pioneer Log House
Pioneer Lutherans
Rising Park Centennial Celebration
Saint John's Episcopal Church
Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church
Saint Peter's Lutheran Church
St. Mary's Church Centennial
Standing Stone National Bank
The Carnegie Library
The Fairfield Building
The Fairfield County Children's Home
The Fifty Star Flag
The Georgian
The History of Thurston
The Ohio & Erie Canal and the "Twin Cities" / The Ohio & Erie Canal and the Dry Dock Lock
The Ohio Military Hall of Fame
The Original Lancaster Methodist's Bell
Thomas Ewing House
Union Veteran Legion Sherman Monument
Wall of Remembrance
Wesley Chapel
William Tecumseh Sherman
Zane's Trace
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.
Brief timeline of the history 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.
This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Fairfield County, Ohio.