Preble County | |
|---|---|
 Preble County Courthouse | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Ohio | |
 Ohio's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 39°44′N 84°39′W / 39.74°N 84.65°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Ohio |
| Founded | March 1, 1808[1][2] |
| Named for | Edward Preble |
| Seat | Eaton |
| Largest city | Eaton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 426 sq mi (1,100 km2) |
| • Land | 424 sq mi (1,100 km2) |
| • Water | 2.3 sq mi (6 km2) 0.5% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 40,999  |
| • Density | 96/sq mi (37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 8th |
| Website | www |
Preble County (/ˈprɛbəl/ PREH-bəl[3]) is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 40,999,[4] down 3.0% from the 2010 census population of 42,270.[5] Its county seat is Eaton.[6] The county was formed on February 15, 1808, from portions of Butler and Montgomery Counties. It is named for Edward Preble, a naval officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War and against the Barbary Pirates.[7]
- ^ "Welcome to the Preble County Commissioners' Website: History". Archived from the original on August 12, 2007. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
- ^ "Ohio County Profiles: Preble County" (PDF). Ohio Department of Development. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 21, 2007. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
- ^ "E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Ohio Pronunciation Guide | Ohio University". www.ohio.edu. Ohio University. 2016. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ^ Preble County, Ohio Demographics and Housing 2020 Decennial Census | cincinnati.com
- ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ "Preble County data". Ohio State University Extension Data Center. Retrieved April 28, 2007.[dead link]