Ashtabula County, Ohio
Ashtabula County is the northeasternmost county in the
state of Ohio. As of 2000, the population was 102,728; its county seat is
Jefferson. The county is named for a Native American word meaning "river
of many fish".
The county is probably best known for having 16 covered bridges within the
county limits. Grapes are a popular crop and there are several wineries in
the region owing to the favorable microclimate created by the nearby lake.
During the winter, Ashtabula County receives quite a lot of lake effect snow
and is part of the Southeastern Lake Erie Snowbelt.
The Ashtabula Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Ashtabula
County.
Geography
Ashtabula County is the largest county by area in the state of Ohio.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,368
square miles (3,544 km²).702 square miles (1,819 km²) of it is land and 666
square miles (1,725 km²) of it (48.67%) is water.