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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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#TeamFCEO had an absolute blast yesterday at Prairie Township’s Trick-or-Treat Trail event! Beautiful weather, an outstanding turnout, and plenty of Halloween spirit made for a fantastic day! We enjoyed seeing all the creative costumes, sharing smiles, and connecting with so many wonderful families. Events like this are a great reminder of how much we enjoy being part of the community we serve! A big thank you to Prairie Township, Franklin County, OH, for hosting such a fun-filled event, and to everyone who stopped by to say hello!
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The Genessee Avenue Drainage Project is complete! This improvement strengthens local drainage infrastructure and connects to the existing Earl Avenue storm system. Thank you to everyone who helped bring this project to completion.
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Teen Driver Safety Week is a reminder that safe driving habits start with all of us. Keep talking about safe choices, model responsible driving, and help young drivers build skills that last a lifetime.

Learn more at trafficsafetymarketing.gov.
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Notice to Contractors: We are accepting bids on the Johnstown Road at 17th Avenue and I-670EB Off-ramp Improvements Project. Visit: https://www.bidexpress.com/solicitations for more information.
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We're looking forward to attending the 2026 Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference (OTEC) tomorrow and Wednesday! This year's theme, “OTEC @ 80: Honoring Legacy, While Engineering the Future,” sets the stage for two days of collaboration, innovation, and meaningful conversations about Ohio's transportation future. We're especially proud of our own Mike Andrako, P.E., W. Fritz Crosier, P.E., and Ed Herrick, P.E., who will be sharing their expertise as conference presenters! Attending OTEC? Be sure to check out their sessions! #OTEC2026
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Today is the day! Join us 4-8 p.m. at Fortress Obetz for Touch-And-Ride-A-Truck! Explore big trucks and equipment, meet the crews, and bring diapers or wipes to support the Columbus Diaper Coalition. Bring the family and join the fun, rain or shine!
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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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