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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.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Lockbourne Road is closed at London-Groveport Road (SR 317) for utility improvements. The road will be closed for approximately two weeks, weather permitting
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
We joined Como Elementary School again this year for their Passion and Purpose Career Day. The kids enjoyed exploring our vehicles and learning about our office. Thank you, Como Elementary, for hosting another successful event!
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Frost Avenue between Mix Avenue and Emmit Avenue is closed due to an emergency repair on a retaining wall. The road will remain closed for two to three weeks or until the repair is completed.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
In honor of Women’s History Month, we would like to recognize Judith Resnik, Engineer & NASA Astronaut, who was the fourth woman, second American woman, and first Jewish woman to fly in space. #womenshistorymonth
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
As we conclude another Surveyors Week, it's always great to recap with the basics. Check out this video to learn why land surveying is vital to shaping our communities.

Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Today is Global Surveyors’ Day, a day devoted to recognizing an industry that measures an area of land, updates its boundaries, and describes it in detail, aided by technology. Thank you, #TeamFCEO, for your hard work and commitment to the infrastructure needs of Franklin County.
Franklin County Engineer's Office
970 DUBLIN ROAD
COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215
(614) 525-3030
fracoeng@franklincountyengineer.org
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Surveying and Land History

Surveying and Land History

To understand the evolution of Franklin County, one must explore Ohio’s rich surveying history and how it influenced the measurement and division of our local land.

Long before Ohio became a state, it was a Native American territory that was eventually claimed by different nations and colonies. The variety and number of these claims caused Ohio to have more original surveys than any other state.

The first surveyors lived a hard life threatened by the perils of the wilderness far from civilization and family.

The endless forests, tall grasses, and rugged terrain of Ohio made tracking difficult. With only a chain for measurement and a compass for navigation, it is easy to understand why there are discrepancies in some of the original surveys.

Following the American Revolution, the federal government appointed “Deputy Surveyors” to oversee and implement the first survey standards.

Typical compensation, shared by surveyors and their crews, was two to three dollars for each mile measured. In some cases, surveyors were paid with land, which resulted in making them original settlers with large land holdings.

Surveyors guided the development of the new frontier as they clarified land titles and property boundaries, and helped to layout the first roadways and towns that would become the fabric of our state and county. We invite you to explore this fascinating history through our Surveyor’s Journal web pages.