Ross County

Ross County blends historic charm with scenic landscapes. Chillicothe’s downtown offers unique shopping and dining experiences at places like The Pour House at Machinery Hall and The Old Canal Smoke House. For craft beer lovers, visit the Chillicothe Brewery. Wine enthusiasts can enjoy Naz Vineyard and Winery. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate an abundance of natural beauty of Great Seal State Park, known for its hiking and bridle trails that offer spectacular views of Southern Ohio. This park is named for the hills depicted on the Great Seal of Ohio.

Ross County is also the central location to recently selected UNESCO World Heritage sites. The sites include Hopewell Culture National Historical Park in Chillicothe, including the Mound City Group, Hopewell Mound Group, Seip Earthworks, High Bank Earthworks, and Hopeton Earthworks. These mounds preserves ancient earthworks, burial mounds from the Hopewell culture, and provides a glimpse into the rich history of Native American mound builders who lived in the area 2,000 years ago.