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The county was named for Henry Knox, an officer in the
American Revolutionary War who was later the first U.S. Secretary of War. It's
county seat is Mount Vernon and was founded March 1, 1808. It is located in the
central area of the state. Knox County gave up
land for the formation of Morrow County in February 1848. The
townships of Chester, Franklin and South Bloomfield went to Morrow
County.
For animated maps illustrating Ohio county
boundary changes,
"Rotating Formation Ohio County Boundary Maps" (1788-1888) may
be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website.
Source:
Familysearch Wiki
Early
Settlers
First
Families by 1830
Early Probate Records 1808-1832 New Oct '23
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