Morrow County History

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How Morrow County Got Its Name

Once a Shawnee hunting ground, the land that forms Morrow County, Ohio was grouped together from parts of 4 neighboring counties in 1848. The newly formed county was  then named to honor a former Ohio governor, Jeremiah Morrow, who had served from 1822 to 1826.

Morrow County Historical Society
85 East Marion Street
Mt. Gilead, OH 43338
740-225-5192
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Morrow County Genealogical Society
P. O. Box 401
35 East High Street
Mt. Gilead, Ohio 43338
419-947-5866 (request genealogy annex)
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MorrowCo.Gen.Society@embarqmail.com
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