The History of
The County of Highland
In the State of Ohio
From its First Creation to 1876
By James McBride 1869
135 pages, searchable
- Bonus Book -
The
County of Highland
A History of Highland County, OH
from the Earliest Days, with
Special Chapters on the Bench and Bar,
Medical Profession,
Educational Development, Industry
and Agriculture
By Rev. J. W. Klise 1902
534 pages, Searchable
- New Bonus Book -
A History of The
Early Settlement of
Highland County
By The Hillsborough Gazette 1890
216 pages
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On February 18, 1805, the Ohio government authorized the creation of Highland County. The county was originally
parts of Ross, Adams, and Clermont Counties. Residents chose the name Highland because the county is situated
on high land between the Scioto and Little Miami Rivers.
Highland County is located in southeastern Ohio. It is predominantly rural, with less than one percent of the
county's 553 square miles consisting of urban areas. The county seat is Hillsboro, which, with a population of 6,368
people, was the county's largest city in 2000. Unlike many of Ohio's more rural counties, Highland County experienced
a sizable increase in population -- roughly 14.4 percent -- between 1990 and 2000, raising the total number of
residents to 40,875 people. The county averages seventy-four people per square mile.
The largest employers in Highland County are manufacturing businesses. Retail positions and government are the second
and third largest employers respectively. The county does have a tourist industry, with Fort Hill State Memorial,
Rocky Fork State Park, and Paint Creek State Park being the primary attractions. In 1999, the per capita income in
the county was approximately 19,200 dollars, with 12.5 percent of the people living in poverty.