Ottawa county
Area: 254.95 sq mi
Named for: the Ottawa Indians; Ottawa means “trader” in their language
County Seat: Port Clinton, Ohio
Ottawa County Profile (from Ohio.gov)
Fun Fact: The Crystal Cave is a limestone cave located in Put-in-Bay, with walls that display large crystals. It is also the world’s largest known geode.
People of note from Ottowa County: Louis C. Shepard, American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient from Ashtabula County, Crystal Bowersox, American Idol contestant, Steve Saunders – Television host/actor, Chris Redfern - Current chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party, and former Ohio House Minority Leader.
Benton-Carroll-Salem Local Bd of Ed, Brush Wellman Inc, FirstEnergy Corp, Luther Home of Mercy, Magruder Hospitalm Ottawa County Government, Port Clinton City Bd of Ed, Silgan Holdings Inc, USG Corp/US Gypsup Co
Cities: Port Clinton
Villages: Clay Center, Elmore, Genoa, Marblehead, Oak Harbor, Put-in-Bay, Rocky Ridge