The Scioto River is a river in central and southern Ohio more than 231 miles in length. It rises in Hardin County just north of Roundhead, flows through Columbus, where it collects its largest tributa
The Scioto River in downtown Columbus
In western Hardin County, within one mile (1.6 km) of its source
The Scioto River at Chillicothe
Scioto River in Columbus looking north toward Dublin
Chillicothe is a city in Ross County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. The population was 22,059 at the 2020 census. The town's population peaked around 25,000 in 1960 and has held steady in
Scioto River
…years ago, the Adena tradition 3,000 years ago, and the later Fort Ancient culture about 1,000 years ago. Numerous Hopewell earthworks can be seen near Chillicothe at Hopewell Culture National Historic Park. The former strength of these cultures is demonstrated in settler accounts from as far east as Virginia. The…
Central business district
Image of President Woodrow Wilson created by 21,000 standing soldiers at Camp Sherman in Chillicothe, 1918
The south side of West Main Street. The square building left of center is a replica of Ohio's first capitol building and serves as the office of the Chillicothe Gazette.