Your Guide to Noble County, Ohio
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Quick answer: Noble County is one of Ohio’s 88 counties. Its county seat is Caldwell, it was established in 1851, and it has an estimated 14,276 residents as of 2025.
At a Glance
- County seat: Caldwell
- Established: Apr 1, 1851
- Formed from: Monroe, Washington, Morgan, and Guernsey Counties
- Named for: James Noble, an early settler in the area
- Estimated population (2025): 14,276
- Total area: 399.00 sq mi
- FIPS code: 39121
About Noble County
Noble County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,115, making it the fourth least populous county in Ohio. Its county seat is Caldwell. The county is named for Rep. Warren P. Noble of the Ohio House of Representatives, who was an early settler there.
History of Noble County
Noble County was formed on March 11, 1851, from portions of Guernsey, Morgan, Monroe and Washington counties. It was the last county to be formed in the state. It was named for either James Noble or Warren P. Noble, each of whom was an early settler in this region.
Noble County was home to the first North American oil well, the Thorla McKee Well, which struck oil in 1814. For a time this was a center of oil production in the state.
In 1925, a United States Navy dirigible, USS Shenandoah (ZR 1), was caught in a storm over Noble County. It broke into several pieces, resulting in the deaths of 14 persons on board; 29 survived.
Cities and Villages in Noble County
Villages
Batesville, Belle Valley, Caldwell †, Dexter City, Sarahsville, Summerfield
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Background Checks, Process Serving and Private Investigations
Residents and employers in Noble 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 Noble County, Ohio?
Caldwell is the county seat of Noble County, Ohio.
When was Noble County established?
Noble County was established on Apr 1, 1851. It was formed from Monroe, Washington, Morgan, and Guernsey Counties.
Who or what is Noble County named for?
Noble County is named for James Noble, an early settler in the area.
How many people live in Noble County, Ohio?
Noble County has an estimated population of 14,276 as of 2025.
What cities are in Noble County, Ohio?
Noble County has no incorporated cities. Its communities include Batesville, Belle Valley, Caldwell †, Dexter City, Sarahsville, Summerfield.
Where can I find local businesses in Noble County?
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