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Moving to Knox County |
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On
behalf of the Mount Vernon - Knox County Chamber
of Commerce, welcome to our county, located in the
heart of Ohio. Apple Valley, Centerburg, Danville,
Fredericktown, Gambier, Howard and Mount Vernon
are several communities within Knox County that
we're proud to call home. Each of these areas can
point with pride to character and charm all their
own that together make Knox County a very special
place to live.
Knox County, Ohio is located in central Ohio, within
500 miles of over two-thirds of the population of
the United States. It is less than an hour's drive
to Columbus, the state's capital, home to Ohio State
University and the 15th largest city in America.
But for all its access to large urban areas, Knox
County is one of rural charm and bedroom communities.
People looking to live in Knox County should set
their expectations high. In an area as beautiful
as Knox County, residents find peace, enjoy location,
value safety and have a great appreciation for the
many unique recreational opportunities that exist.
Citizens take pride in their community, as demonstrated
by their involvement in schools, religious affiliations,
social services, associations and government. Scenic
byways, bike paths, covered bridges and preserved
farmland offer abundant natural beauty. Community
concerts, festivals and theatre enhance the quality
of life in Knox County.
In addition to its five excellent k-12 school districts,
Knox County is fortunate to have three institutions
of higher learning. Gambier is home to Kenyon College,
the oldest private liberal arts college in Ohio.
Mount Vernon boasts the prestigious Mount Vernon
Nazarene University and the growing Central Ohio
Technical College with its campus in the heart of
Downtown.
Agriculture has a long history in Knox County and
its production accounts for about 62 percent of
current land use. The county's hilly topography
supports a diverse agriculture business from wheat,
corn and soybeans to dairy and sheep.
While growth continues in the county, community
leadership has placed an equal importance on the
quality of life that makes Knox County so special.
Opportunities for business and industry and a growing
social climate help maintain a well-balanced environment
to live, work, play and raise a family.
We invite you to visit Knox County and see for yourself
why we're so proud. If you'd like an information
packet, please call the chamber of commerce at 740-393-1111.
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The Mount Vernon - Knox County Chamber of Commerce
400 South Gay Street, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050
Phone: 740-393-1111 Fax: 740-393-1590
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740-393-1111 |
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740-393-1590
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