Pickerington is a city in Fairfield and Franklin counties in the central region of the U.S. state of Ohio. It is a suburb of Columbus. The population was 23,094 at the 2020 census. It was founded in 1815 as Jacksonville, named after Andrew Jackson. The name was changed in 1827 in honor of its founder, Abraham Pickering. The city of Pickerington has experienced growth, mirroring the expansion of Columbus and the surrounding suburbs, driven by land annexation, development, and immigration to the area. Pickerington is home to the Motorcycle Hall of Fame, located off Interstate 70.
At a Glance
- Counties: Fairfield County and Franklin County
- State: Ohio
History of Pickerington
The Ohio Secretary of State certified Pickerington as a city in 1991 and it was designated as the "Violet Capital of Ohio" in 1996 by the Ohio Legislature. At 10.19 sq mi (26.4 km2), Pickerington is the second largest city in Fairfield County behind Lancaster. Pickerington is located just east of Columbus.
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