Richland County
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On January 7, 1813, the Ohio government authorized the creation of Richland County. Residents named the county after its rich soil. During the early nineteenth century, the county was home to John Chapman (Johnny Appleseed).
Richland County is located in northern Ohio. The county seat is Mansfield, which is the county

