Contact Us
For information about visiting, living or establishing you business in Champaign County, please contact:
Champaign County Chamber & Visitors Bureau
Tina Knotts, Executive Director
Jane Sandy, Administrative Assistant
113 Miami Street, Urbana, OH 43078
937-653-5764
877-873-5764 toll-free
937-652-1599 fax
Champaign County Economic Development
Michael Morris, Economic Development Director
113 Miami Street
Urbana, OH 43078
T: 937-653-5764
M: 937-605-9958
E: mmorris@co.champaign.oh.us
Fast Facts
Champaign County is conveniently nestled in the heart of west central Ohio.
- Established in 1805
- 30 miles from Columbus or Dayton; 10 miles from Springfield
- Serviced by U.S. Routes 68 and 36; within 15 miles of Interstates 70 and 75
- Blend of service, retail, manufacturing and agricultural businesses
- Miles of bike trails, hiking trails, rivers and wooded area wind its way through the county
- Population approximately 39,800; 428 square miles
- Quaint shopping, dining and art/antique shops
- Home to Warren Grimes the "father of aviation lighting"
- Well-known Champaign Countians include: William Saxbe, Clancy Brown, Johnny Appleseed and A.B. Graham
- Airport: Grimes Field (General Aviation)
- Home to Urbana University
- Destinations: Simon Kenton recreation trails, Cedar Bog, Ohio Caverns, Johnny Appleseed Museum, Mad River, Champaign County Fairgrounds, Kiser Lake State Park