Government Agencies
Champaign County Auditor
Karen Bailey
1512 S. US Hwy 68, Suite B300, Urbana
937-484-1600
Champaign County Commissioners
Robin Ferryman
1512 S US Hwy 68, A100, Urbana
937-484-1611
Champaign County Engineer
Fereidoun Shokouhi
428 Beech Street, Urbana
937-653-4848
Champaign Soil & Water Conservation
Karen Richards
1512 South US Hwy 68, Suite E100, Urbana
937-484-1507
Champaign/Shelby Counties Office of NCO Solid Waste District
Susan Helterbran
1512 South US Highway 68, Suite G104, Urbana
937-484-1549
OSU Extension Office
Harold Watters
1512 S US Hwy 68, B100, Urbana
937-484-1526
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