Your Guide to Pickaway County, Ohio
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Quick answer: Pickaway County is one of Ohio’s 88 counties. Its county seat is Circleville, it was established in 1810, and it has an estimated 62,978 residents as of 2025.
At a Glance
- County seat: Circleville
- Established: Mar 1, 1810
- Formed from: Ross, Fairfield, and Franklin Counties
- Named for: A misspelling of the Piqua tribe, a branch of the Shawnee
- Estimated population (2025): 62,978
- Total area: 501.91 sq mi
- FIPS code: 39129
About Pickaway County
Pickaway County is a county in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 58,539. Its county seat is Circleville. Its name derives from the Pekowi band of Shawnee Indians, who inhabited the area. (See List of Ohio county name etymologies.)
History of Pickaway County
The future state of Ohio was part of the Northwest Territory, created in 1787. To begin providing local control of this area, several counties were designated, among them Washington (1788) and Wayne (1796) Counties. Portions of these counties were partitioned off to create Ross (1798), Fairfield (1800), and Franklin (1803) Counties. An act of the General Assembly of Ohio (January 12, 1810) directed that portions of Fairfield, Franklin, and Ross counties were to be partitioned off to create Pickaway County effective March 1, 1810, with Circleville named as county seat later that year (see History of Circleville).
Cities and Villages in Pickaway County
Cities
Circleville â€
Villages
Ashville, Commercial Point, Darbyville, Harrisburg, Lockbourne, New Holland, South Bloomfield, Tarlton, Williamsport
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Background Checks, Process Serving and Private Investigations
Residents and employers in Pickaway 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 Pickaway County, Ohio?
Circleville is the county seat of Pickaway County, Ohio.
When was Pickaway County established?
Pickaway County was established on Mar 1, 1810. It was formed from Ross, Fairfield, and Franklin Counties.
Who or what is Pickaway County named for?
Pickaway County is named for A misspelling of the Piqua tribe, a branch of the Shawnee.
How many people live in Pickaway County, Ohio?
Pickaway County has an estimated population of 62,978 as of 2025.
What cities are in Pickaway County, Ohio?
Cities in Pickaway County include Circleville †.
Where can I find local businesses in Pickaway County?
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