Rich in history and timeless in beauty, the storied lands of Richland County that ride atop the Continental Divide in Ohio are presented here as they have evolved through the lifetimes since photographers first began capturing the scenes.

This tour of the county, from north to south, takes in villages, towns and cities as well as parks and natural attractions that have drawn people to the area for generations.


From small town family settings to nationally acclaimed tourist sites, this album of photographs documents why people have taken pride in their hometowns for the county's two hundred years.


From agricultural roots to cutting edge technology it shows how Richland County has shown exceptional adaptability in achieving its remarkable diversity.


Though oftentimes leading the nation in innovation, the county has, at the same time, kept many of its antique treasures pristine and unchanged throughout the years. Enjoy this chronicle of timeless Americana as it was then and as it is now.