Ottawa County, county in Ohio, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 40,253 inhabitants. The county was created 184 years ago in 1840. Its county seat is Port Clinton.
There are 10 city/town in Ottawa County, OH. The largest city of Ottawa County is Port Clinton with a population of 6,133. Other cities include, Danbury population 5,041, Catawba Island population 3,504, Oak Harbor population 2,692, Genoa population 2,262
Ottawa County sits along Lake Erie in northwestern Ohio. The county seat and largest city is Port Clinton. Some other notable cities and towns in Ottawa County include:
Port Clinton
Port Clinton is the county seat and most populous city in Ottawa County, with around 6,000 residents. Located on Lake Erie, Port Clinton is nicknamed the "Walleye Capital of the World" for its excellent fishing. Key attractions include the Mon Ami Historic Winery and Catawba Island State Park.
Oak Harbor is a village located along the Portage River in eastern Ottawa County. Oak Harbor has a population of around 2,500. Downtown Oak Harbor features restaurants, shops, and maritime attractions like the Oak Harbor Public Library and Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail Center.
The village of Marblehead sits on the Marblehead Peninsula that extends into Lake Erie. Marblehead is home to under 1,000 year-round residents, but attracts many summer tourists. Popular attractions include Lighthouse Island, Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve, and East Harbor State Park.
Put-in-Bay is a village located on South Bass Island in Lake Erie. Accessible by ferry, Put-in-Bay sees over 500,000 visitors every summer who come to enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, wineries, and nightlife. Key attractions include the Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ottawa County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Catawba Island | Township in Ottawa County, Ohio | 3,504 |
Clay Center | Village in Ohio | 299 |
Danbury | Township in Ottawa County, Ohio | 5,041 |
Elmore | Town in Alabama, United States | 1,401 |
Genoa | Village in Ohio, United States | 2,262 |
Marblehead | Village in Ottawa County, Ohio | 861 |
Oak Harbor | Human settlement in Ottawa County, Ohio, United States of America | 2,692 |
Port Clinton | City in Ohio, United States | 6,133 |
Put-in-Bay | Township in Ottawa County, Ohio | 141 |
Rocky Ridge | Human settlement in Ottawa County, Ohio, United States of America | 407 |