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As a local public works agency headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the Franklin County Engineer's Office is responsible for the maintenance and construction of 271 miles of county roadway and 351 county bridges, as well as upkeep of all county ditches, drains, retention basins, and other storm water facilities within the right-of-way of county roads in unincorporated areas. To meet the continuing development and infrastructure needs of Franklin County, the Engineer's Office utilizes the latest technologies for determining and maintaining roadway centerlines and boundaries; retracing and setting new monuments for original public land surveys; preparing geographic information system mapping for real estate tax assessments; and establishing precise countywide horizontal and vertical control to maintain uniformity in construction, surveying, and mapping.
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Rain may have been in the forecast, but it did not stop the successful 2nd Annual Spring Training Days at FCEO. Thank you to our outstanding presenters from FCEO, fellow government agencies, and community partners who shared their time, knowledge, and expertise with our team. Investing in learning, collaboration, and professional growth helps keep us strong as an organization and better prepared to serve the public.
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Notice to Contractors: We are accepting bids on the Franklin County Engineer’s Office 2026 General Bridge Maintenance Contract. Visit: https://www.bidexpress.com/solicitations for more information.
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Rohr Road, between Bixby Road and Creekside Parkway, will be closed beginning Monday, May 4, 2026, for road widening work. The closure will last approximately sixty (60) days, weather permitting.
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April is National Records and Information Management Month, a time to recognize the work that helps public agencies stay organized, transparent, and efficient. At the Franklin County Engineer’s Office, accurate records and reliable information support infrastructure planning, project coordination, maps, permits, and public service. Thank you to those who help keep our agency informed, accountable, and operating effectively. #RIMMonth
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Great energy, nice weather, and great community spirit! #TeamFCEO was proud to join Celebrate Trails Day at Scioto Audubon Metro Park. The annual event featured live music, local vendors, food trucks, activities, and fun for all ages while celebrating the value of trails in our community. #CelebrateTrails
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Yesterday, #TeamFCEO welcomed the next generation to our office for Bring Your Child to Work Day! From big equipment to hands-on activities and behind-the-scenes fun, it was a day full of learning, laughter, and smiles. Thank you to everyone who helped make it a great day!
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Surveyor’s Journal Entry Nine

Surveyor’s Journal Entry Nine

Modified Rectangular Surveying in the U.S. Military District

The United States Military District was set aside by Congress in 1796 as compensation for Revolutionary War veterans. The district began at the northwest corner of the “ Seven Ranges ” running 50 miles south and west to the Scioto River. The southern boundary ran along the entire length of modern-day Fifth Avenue in Columbus.

The district’s 16,000 acres in Franklin County were surveyed by Deputy Surveyors Israel Ludlow, John Mathews, Ebenezer Buckingham, William Putnam (Rufus Putnam’s son), and James Kilbourne using a modified version of the new rectangular system. The land was measured into townships, five miles square, and then divided into quarter townships, two and-a-half miles square, containing about 4,000 acres each. There was also the layout of 100-acre lots for the convenience of some soldiers in the area of Rocky Fork Creek, as well as 24 surplus lots of 160 acres.

The initial setting of land boundaries provided for the eventual creation of these political subdivisions within the district:

Sharon Township, including the town of Worthington (1806)
Plain Township (1810)
Clinton Township (1811)
Mifflin Township (1811)
Blendon Township (1815)
Jefferson Township (1816)
Perry Township (1820)
Village of New Albany within Plain Township (1856)
Town of Westerville within Blendon Township (1858)
Town of Gahanna within Mifflin Township (1881)

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