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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
Walnut Street, at the intersection of Walnut Street and New Albany-Condit Road (SR-605), is closed for construction of a multi-lane roundabout. The closure will last approximately ninety (90) days, weather permitting.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
March is Women’s History Month, and we honor the pioneers whose vision, courage, and leadership have shaped industries, strengthened communities, and expanded opportunity for generations. From infrastructure and innovation to medicine, education, public service, and beyond, women’s contributions continue to transform the world around us in powerful and lasting ways. The 2026 theme, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future,” reminds us that progress is driven by those willing to lead boldly and inspire what comes next. #WomensHistoryMonth
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
W. North Broadway over the Olentangy River will be reduced to one lane in each direction, between SR-315 N. On-Ramp/Ohio Health Parkway and Milton Avenue, beginning Monday, March 9, 2026, for bridge rehabilitation. The closure will last approximately one-hundred fifty-two (152) days, weather permitting.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Women in Construction week is March 1-7, 2026. This week, we recognize the women in our office and across the construction industry who show up every day and do the work that keeps our communities moving. From engineering and surveying to inspections, project coordination, and operations, your professionalism, skill, and commitment matter. Thank you for your dedication and service to Franklin County. #WomenInConstructionWeek
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
The FCEO Survey Department, Records Department, and Tax Map Division were proud to participate in the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Central Ohio STEM Expo, held at Otterbein University. Our team engaged with students and families, sharing how professional surveyors define property boundaries, map communities, and support the infrastructure projects residents rely on every day. It was a great opportunity to highlight the real-world impact of STEM careers and introduce students to the surveying profession. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more about how surveying helps build and connect our communities!
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
As we close out Engineers Week, the Franklin County Engineer’s Office proudly recognizes the incredible engineers who serve our community every single day. Your work often happens behind the scenes, in plans, calculations, site visits, and long hours of review, yet the impact is visible everywhere: in the bridges that connect our communities, the roads that carry families safely home, and the infrastructure that supports growth, opportunity, and progress. This year’s theme, “Transform Your Future,” reflects the work you lead each day. Through innovation, precision, and dedication, you are building a stronger future for Franklin County. Thank you for the expertise and commitment you bring to our office and the community we serve.
Franklin County Engineer's Office
970 DUBLIN ROAD
COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215
(614) 525-3030
fracoeng@franklincountyengineer.org

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Surveyor’s Journal Bibliography

Surveyor’s Journal Bibliography

References and Suggested Reading

Barrett, Richard E. Images of America, Columbus 1860-1910, Arcadia Publishing, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, 2005

 

Burke, Thomas A. Ohio Lands, A Short History, The Auditor of the State of Ohio, Columbus, Ohio, 1997

 

Darlington, William H. Christopher Gist Journals, J.R. Welden & Company, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1893

 

Franklin County Engineer’s Office. Historical  Land Records and Maps, Records Management Office, Columbus, Ohio

 

Garrett, Betty with Lentz, Edward R. Columbus, America’s Crossroads, Continental Heritage Press, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1980

 

Graichen, Jody H. Remembering German Village, The History Press, Charleston, South Carolina, 2010

 

Howe, Henry. Historical Collections of Ohio Volumes I & II, The State of Ohio, Columbus, Ohio, 1907

 

Knepper, George W. The Official Ohio Lands Book, The Auditor of the State of Ohio, Columbus, Ohio, 2002

 

Lee, Alfred E. History of the City of Columbus Volumes I & II, Munsell & Company, New York, New York, 1892

 

Lentz, Edward R. Columbus, The Story of a City, Arcadia Publishing, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, 2003

 

Martin, William T. The History of Franklin County, Follett, Foster & Company, Columbus, Ohio, 1858. Republished by Bergman Books, Columbus, Ohio, 1993

 

Moore, Opha. History of Franklin County Volumes I & II, Historical Publishing Company, Topeka, Kansas, 1930

 

Ringle, Dean C. The Franklin County Engineer as County Surveyor, Franklin County, Columbus, Ohio, 1986

 

Taylor, William A. Centennial History of Columbus and Franklin County Volumes I & II, S.J. Clarke Publishing Company, Chicago, Illinois, 1909

 

Van Fossen, William H. The Story of Ohio, The Macmillan Company, New York, New York, 1937