Your Guide to Morrow County, Ohio
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Quick answer: Morrow County is one of Ohio’s 88 counties. Its county seat is Mount Gilead, it was established in 1848, and it has an estimated 36,305 residents as of 2025.
At a Glance
- County seat: Mount Gilead
- Established: Mar 1, 1848
- Formed from: Knox, Marion, Delaware, and Richland Counties
- Named for: Jeremiah Morrow (1771 to 1852), Governor of Ohio
- Estimated population (2025): 36,305
- Total area: 406.22 sq mi
- FIPS code: 39117
About Morrow County
Morrow County is a county located in the central portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 34,950. Its county seat is Mount Gilead. The county was organized in 1848 from parts of four neighboring counties and named for Jeremiah Morrow who was the Governor of Ohio from 1822 to 1826. Shawnee people used the area for hunting purposes before white settlers arrived in the early 19th century. Morrow County is included in the Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2010, the center of population of Ohio was located in Morrow County, near the village of Marengo. Morrow County’s historic World War I Victory Shaft, unique in the United States, is located in the center of downtown Mount Gilead. Other areas interesting to the tourist include: Mount Gilead State Park; Amish farms and businesses near Johnsville and Chesterville; the Mid Ohio Sports Car Course near Steam Corners; the rolling Allegheny foothills of eastern Morrow County; the site of the birthplace of President Warren G. Harding near Blooming Grove; the site of the former Ohio Central College in Iberia; the early 19th century architecture of buildings in Chesterville, Ohio; the Revolutionary War Soldiers’ Memorial in Mount Gilead; the Civil War monument in Cardington; and the mid 19th century architecture of the Morrow County Courthouse and Old Jail in Mount Gilead.
Cities and Villages in Morrow County
Cities
Galion
Villages
Cardington, Chesterville, Edison, Fulton, Marengo, Mount Gilead †, Sparta
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Background Checks, Process Serving and Private Investigations
Residents and employers in Morrow County can get BCI and FBI LiveScan fingerprinting, FD-258 fingerprint cards, process serving and licensed private investigations from these Ohio providers:
- Ohio Security & Investigations, Youngstown: licensed private investigations and fingerprinting. Call (888) 341-6960 or visit ohioinvestigators.com.
- 10-8 Protective Services, Columbus: investigations, fingerprinting and process serving. Call (800) 949-8521 or visit 10-8protectiveservices.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the county seat of Morrow County, Ohio?
Mount Gilead is the county seat of Morrow County, Ohio.
When was Morrow County established?
Morrow County was established on Mar 1, 1848. It was formed from Knox, Marion, Delaware, and Richland Counties.
Who or what is Morrow County named for?
Morrow County is named for Jeremiah Morrow (1771 to 1852), Governor of Ohio.
How many people live in Morrow County, Ohio?
Morrow County has an estimated population of 36,305 as of 2025.
What cities are in Morrow County, Ohio?
Cities in Morrow County include Galion.
Where can I find local businesses in Morrow County?
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