Delaware County
Delaware
The city of Delaware is located about 30 miles north of downtown Columbus. Delaware county has been the state's fastest growing county for more than a decade and is among the top-20 fastest growing, wealthiest and most educated area in the nation.
The population exceeds 30,000 and is growing at a pace of about 7 to 9% annually.
It is home to the new Polaris Fashion Place, the Columbus Zoo, and of course The Little Brown Jug. The Little Brown Jug is one of the premier events in harness racing that is held every year at the Delaware County Fair during the third week of September.
Home of Ohio Wesleyan University, enrolls 1,850 students from 35 states and 31 countries. The level of academic excellence has earned OWU the recognition as on the the 80 top liberal arts colleges in "America's Best Colleges" listing. It is alo on the the "Best College Values" among the top 40 in the nation.
Family recreation is provided close to home by City Parks and REcreation programs and facilities and by the State of Ohio Parks.
County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Important Phone Numbers
Police/Fire Emergency: 911
Police non-emergency: 740-368-1600
Fire non-emergency: 740-203-1300
Animal Control: 740-203-1600
Telephone:
Verizon: Residential: 1-800-483-4000
Business/Commercial: 1-800-483-5000
Cable TV:
Time-Warner: 1-800-617-4311
Gas and Electricity
Columbia Gas: 1-800-344-4077
American Electric Power 1-800-672-2231
Water: Provided by City of Delaware Utilities. 740-203-1250
Refuse and Recycling: Provided by the City of Delaware Public Works. 740-203-1810
Bureau of Motor Vehicles: Register vehicles, obtain or renew driver’s licenses. 740-369-3552; 1-800-589-8247
Post Office: You can change your address online by visiting www.moversguide.usps.gov. 35 South Liberty Street
Voter Registration: Contact the Delaware County Board of Elections at 740-833-2080 or www.co.delaware.oh.us.
Employment
Jobs and Family Services, Delaware County, 740-833-2300
Health Care and Wellness
Delaware General Health District, 740-368-1700
Veterans
Veterans Services Commission, 740-833-2010
Information and Referral
Delaware County District Library Main Branch, 740-362-3861
