Jefferson, Ohio

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Jefferson has been the heart of and the county seat of Ashtabula County since 1807. Founded in 1803 by Post Master General Gideon Granger, the village has several historic buildings, including a beautiful courthouse built in 1836 and the Giddings Law Office, places where Congressman Joshua Giddings and Senator Benjamin Wade, leaders in the anti-slavery movement, once practiced law.
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Coordinates:   41°44'27"N   80°46'12"W
This article was last modified 13 years ago