Less than one hour from Columbus, Chillicothe is a micropolitan community that has attracted young entrepreneurs – as evidenced by taking a stroll through the city’s historic downtown district.

With close proximity to both Columbus and Cincinnati (just two hours away), our community enjoys easy access to US 23 (north/south), US 35 and US 50 (east/west). About 60 percent of the population of the United States is located within a day’s drive from Ross County. 

Local industries, many of which are experiencing tremendous growth, have found the region to be a great place for cultivating and maintaining a skilled workforce. Located in the heart of southern Ohio, manufacturers enjoy easy access to the Heartland Corridor to the north, the Ohio River to the south and many major metropolitan areas.

In addition, access to natural resources, scenic landscapes and outdoor activities fosters an active and healthy lifestyle that makes recreation a part of your everyday life.

South Central Ohio is an area filled with a variety of activities to peak the interests of every person. From museums to live shows to leisurely strolls on a scenic path, Ross County and the surrounding counties have something for everyone.

The region hosts dozens of festivals and events throughout the year, including the Circleville Pumpkin Festival; the Feast of the Flowering Moon, which celebrates the Native American Culture that is so rich to our area’s history; the Southern Ohio Storytelling Festival; and Frankfort’s annual International Sunflower Festival.

If you’re interested in our area’s rich history, visit “Tecumseh” - an outdoor dramatization of the legendary Shawnee leader as he struggles to defend his sacred homelands in the Ohio country during the late 1700s.

The region’s history is also on display at the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, which features mounds dating back to 200 B.C. These earthen mounds – built more than 2,000 years ago -- grace the area landscape and are living remnants of the Hopewell culture.

To learn more, visit the Chillicothe Visitors Bureau and Chillicothe-Ross Chamber of Commerce.

Because of Chillicothe’s centralized location, residents are a car ride away from a number of air travel options.