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Campbell Hill (Ohio)

Discover Ohio's highest point, a special hill that's taller than a giant! Let's explore!

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Ironton, Ohio; Flatwoods, Kentucky; Ashland, Kentucky; Ohio River at Kentucky-West Virginia-Ohio Border
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Ironton, Ohio; Flatwoods, Kentucky; Ashland, Kentucky; Ohio River at Kentucky-West Virginia-Ohio Border
Campbell Hill, Ohio
Campbell Hill, Ohio
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Campbell Hill, Ohio
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Ironton, Ohio; Wurtland, Kentucky; Flatwoods, Kentucky on the Ohio River at Kentucky-West Virginia-Ohio Border
Campbell Hill, Ohio

Key Facts

Location
Bellefontaine, Ohio.
Height
1,549 feet (472 meters).
Famous For
Being the highest point in Ohio.
Fun Fact
It's higher than a lot of tall buildings!

Ohio's Tallest Tippy-Top!

Imagine standing on the very highest spot in the whole state of Ohio! That's Campbell Hill! It's like being on top of the world, or at least on top of Ohio. This special hill is super high, reaching up to about 1,549 feet. That's taller than 150 school buses stacked on top of each other! It's a really amazing place to learn about how tall things can get.

Where is This Super Hill?

Campbell Hill isn't out in the wild woods. Nope! It's right inside a city called Bellefontaine. It's like finding a giant's playground in the middle of town! It's located just a little bit northeast of the city's center. So, if you were visiting Bellefontaine, you wouldn't have to go too far to find Ohio's highest point. It's a cool mix of nature and a town.

What's It Like Up There?

Even though it's the highest point, Campbell Hill isn't a pointy mountain. It's more like a big, rounded hill. The weather up there can be a bit different too. Sometimes it's sunny and warm, and other times it can be windy and cool, especially when it's the highest spot around. It's a great place to imagine what the land looked like a long, long time ago.

Why is This Hill Famous?

Campbell Hill is famous because it's the highest point in all of Ohio. Think about it โ€“ out of all the mountains, hills, and even tall buildings, this spot is the absolute highest! It's like being the winner of a very important contest. People love to visit it to say they've stood on the highest ground in the state. It's a special landmark for Ohio!

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