Henry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 27,662. Its county seat is Napoleon. The county was created in 1820 and later organized in 1834. It is named for American Founding Father Patrick Henry, the Virginian famous for his “give me liberty, or give me death!” speech.
| Name: | Henry County |
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| FIPS code: | 39-069 |
| State: | Ohio |
| Founded: | December 26, 1834 |
| Named for: | Patrick Henry |
| Seat: | Napoleon |
| Largest city: | Napoleon |
| Total Area: | 420 sq mi (1,100 km²) |
| Land Area: | 416 sq mi (1,080 km²) |
| Total Population: | 27,662 |
| Population Density: | 66/sq mi (25/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Website: | www.henrycountyohio.gov |
Henry County location map. Where is Henry County?
Henry County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 420 square miles (1,100 km), of which 416 square miles (1,080 km) is land and 3.7 square miles (9.6 km) (0.9%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Fulton County (north)
- Lucas County (northeast)
- Wood County (east)
- Putnam County (south)
- Defiance County (west)
- Williams County (northwest)
- Hancock County (southeast)
Henry County Topographic Map
Henry County Satellite Map
Henry County Outline Map
