Established as the County seat of Pickaway County in 1810, Circleville is a small, family-friendly town of 13,500 residents. Its name was derived from the circular portion of a large Hopewell Indian-era earthwork upon which it was built.

Circleville has a rich sense of history. Well-maintained Victorian homes and commercial buildings line the streets near the center of town, where the ornate 1880s County Courthouse proudly sits. And two of Circlevilles historic homes the Clarke-May House and the Moore Houseare open for tours.

Circleville enjoys a very diverse economy. The citys historic role as a market for rich nearby farms continues, as does a focus on wholesale and retail trade, and manufacturing. In addition, local factories produce commercial resins, lamps, paper industrial films, and picture tubes.

• Two State Parks Both A.W. Marion and Deer Creek State Park are just a short drive from Circleville in Pickaway County. Both parks offer beautiful scenery and a host of recreational activities including camping, boating, fishing, and hiking.
• The Ted Lewis Museum Lewis, the Vaudeville entertainer and bandleader famed for his performance of Me and My Shadow was born and raised in Circleville. The museum exhibits his memorabilia.
• Ohio Christian University an accredited university that integrates Christian faith into the curriculum for all of its academic programs.

The Circleville Pumpkin Show A 4-day festival held downtown each October, the first Pumpkin Show debuted in 1903 and today draws more than 400,000 visitors annually. Visitors to this greatest free festival on earth can graze on everything from pumpkin pie and bread to pumpkin burgers and pumpkin chili.