Morgan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,802, making it the third-least populous county in Ohio. Its county seat is McConnelsville. The county was created in 1817 and later organized in 1819. It is named for Daniel Morgan, an officer in the American Revolutionary War.
| Name: | Morgan County |
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| FIPS code: | 39-115 |
| State: | Ohio |
| Founded: | March 1, 1819 |
| Named for: | Daniel Morgan |
| Seat: | McConnelsville |
| Total Area: | 422 sq mi (1,090 km²) |
| Land Area: | 416 sq mi (1,080 km²) |
| Total Population: | 13,802 |
| Population Density: | 33/sq mi (13/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Website: | www.morgancounty-oh.gov |
Morgan County location map. Where is Morgan County?
History
Morgan County was formed on December 29, 1817, from portions of Guernsey, Muskingum and Washington counties. It was named after Daniel Morgan, a member in the Congress from Virginia, and general in the American Revolutionary War.
Morgan County Road Map
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 422 square miles (1,090 km), of which 416 square miles (1,080 km) is land and 5.4 square miles (14 km) (1.3%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Muskingum County (north)
- Noble County (northeast)
- Washington County (southeast)
- Athens County (southwest)
- Perry County (west)
Morgan County Topographic Map
Morgan County Satellite Map
Morgan County Outline Map
