LOGAN COUNTY
County Offices
937-599-7284
www.co.logan.oh.us
Chamber of Commerce
937-599-5121
www.logancountyohio.com
Picturesque Logan County features vast expanses of rolling countryside, crowned by the highest point in Ohio at Campbell Hill. Formerly the location of Bellefontaine Air Force Station, the summit is now home to the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center. Rich in historic legacy and popular regional attractions, Logan County excels in blending the serenity of country living and the friendliness of small communities with easy access to major metropolitan amenities. The county provides a diverse and attractive selection of housing options, from grand historic properties in the heart of historic villages to handsome new construction on spacious lots.
Services
Newcomers to Logan County will discover that a low cost of living does not have to come at the expense of a high quality of life. Advanced healthcare is available locally at the highly respected Mary Rutin Hospital, ranked by HealthGrades among the nation’s top ten hospitals for Outstanding Patient Experience. Other accolades includes the only “A” safety rating in a six-county region, an imaging center that was named a Center of Excellence, and a ranking on Best Practices list by the Ohio Hospital Association. The hospital provides comprehensive care in a patient-centered atmosphere with services that range from a Family Birth Center to Occupational Therapy and Corporate Health, playing an active role in safeguarding and promoting health and wellness through it newsletter and education programs. The nearby city of Lima offers two regional healthcare centers, including Lima Memorial Health System with a Level II Trauma Center and Level II Neonatal Nursery that is an extension of Toledo’s Children’s Hospital. St. Rita’s Medical Center is the largest hospital within a 70-mile radius of Lima, and the city is also home to the Institute for Orthopedic Surgery. Should the need for highly advanced or specialized care arise, the premier medical centers of Columbus and Nationwide Children’s Hospital are accessible within an hour’s drive from most Logan County addresses.
Educational opportunities in Logan County are underlined by a progressive public school system where dedicated teachers have the advantage of favorable pupil-teacher ratios. The county is the proud home of a unique educational resource, the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center. As a trailblazer for reimagined career centers, OHP points to impressive statistics—including 51 percent of students who continue studies at a college or university, assisted by more than $200,000 in scholarships. Junior and senior high school students from across west-central Ohio along with adults of all ages are able to take advantage of OHP’s outstanding academic standing and relevant training programs. Nearby Piqua is home to Edison Community College, while a number of four-year colleges and universities are available within a reasonable commute. To the north, the city of Lima is home to a campus for Ohio State University and the private University of Northwestern Ohio. To the south, metropolitan Columbus is home to the main campus for Ohio’s largest public university. Ohio State University ranks among the nation’s top 20 national public universities, earning particular recognition for its top-rated academic medical center and premier cancer hospital and research center.
Lifestyle
Newcomers to peaceful Logan County will discover a world that balances rural pleasures like fresh produce stands along the rolling countryside with welcoming small towns and growing industrial centers. The attractions in and near the county are some of the finest in Ohio, crowned by the natural beauty and recreational opportunities at Indian Lake State Park. Covering 5,800 acres, Indian Lake draws water-sport enthusiasts, boaters and angers while the surrounding 800-acre park is ideal for picnics, camping, hiking, and cycling. The lake area has developed as a tourist destination with shopping, dining, and a calendar of special events—as well as a desirable residential address with homes that command spectacular views. When the snow flies, Mad River Mountain in Zanesfield becomes the main attraction, a ski resort with Ohio’s largest snowmaking system and the most expansive terrain in the state for skiing, tubing and snowboarding. Throughout the year, Ohio Caverns remains a top attraction, known for the brilliant array of formations and the rich variety of color. Beautiful Marmon Valley Farm focuses on hosting summer camps but also invites the public to enjoy the riding stable and public grounds for picnicking and family fun. No outing would be complete without a visit to Marie’s Candies in West Liberty, renowned for quality treats displayed in a charmingly restored train depot.
Those who appreciate the arts will find a local treasure in the magnificent Historic Holland Theatre where three stories of rose-tinted brick are accented by Flemish-style gables. To the north, the dazzling Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center in Lima showcases national headliners and Broadway shows while Artspace/Lima serves as a premier regional art gallery and visual arts educational center. To the southeast, the bright lights of metropolitan Columbus provide abundant opportunities to appreciate world-class performances in a wide variety of venues. Logan County excels in historic preservation, crowned by the Logan County Museum and Orr Mansion with its spectacular new Transportation Museum addition. The Piatt Castles have been a popular destination for residents and tourists for more than a century. The original structure was built in 1820 by the Piatt family who moved from Cincinnati to Logan County’s rolling hills, and two of their children later built adjacent homes. Together, these unique structures serve as a private, family-owned museum that interprets more than 200 years of history of the Ohio land and people. While newcomers will find natural and historic attractions around every corner, Logan County is best known for the warmth of its communities and the generous spirit of its residents. School, church, social and civic organizations play active roles in daily life, creating a closely knit community atmosphere that enables even new residents to feel immediately welcome and at home.
Bellefontaine
City Offices
937-592-4376
www.ci.bellefontaine.oh.us
Chamber of Commerce
937-599-5121
www.logancountyohio.com
The city of Bellefontaine stands as the hub of commerce and government for Logan County, designated as an Ohio Main Street Community. Blending the traditions of yesterday with a progressive attitude, the community is a study in contrasts from the oldest concrete street in America to an exceptional career center for junior and senior high school students. The Ohio Hi-Point Career Center campus perches on a summit in Bellefontaine at a lofty elevation of 1,550 feet—the highest point in Ohio. The city is also home to a nationally ranked, award-winning healthcare institution, Mary Rutin Hospital. Good schools, an engaged community, affordable homes, friendly neighbors, farm-fresh produce, commercial conveniences, and first-rate recreational amenities close to home are just a few of the reasons that make Bellefontaine such a wonderful place to call home.
Logan County Townships
Sprawling townships blanket the Logan County countryside, covering gently rolling hills with a kaleidoscope of unique sites and housing options. Homes are diverse, attractive and affordable, from well-kept older manors to new developments or acreage properties. Rural townships are dotted with small residential communities and historic villages that serve as centers of commerce and tourism, each one proud of its unique identity. The quaint village of West Liberty draws visitors to art and gift boutiques, antique shops, local farm markets, and a famous candy store in a restored railroad depot. Zanesfield excels as a winter recreation destination, home to Ohio’s most popular and largest ski resort.
