County information
Square mileage- 527.2 sq. mi.
Population- 51,702
Best place to camp- Kokosing Valley Camp, along the
Kokosing river
Knox County
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County History
Famous people from Knox:
- Dan Emmett (writer of Dixie)
- Paul Lynde
- Paul Newman (He went to Kenyon College)
Famous people buried in Knox:
- "The Wildman of Borneo" (PT Barnum's Circus)
- Paul Lynde
- Dan Emmett
County Geography
Weather in Knox to likely have in the summer time is warm, probably cloudy with an average daily temp of mid 70's to low 80's
Elevation changes from east to west:
- Higher in east, about 1,300 ft above sea level
- Lower in the west, about 800 ft above sea level
County Geology
Knox is a growing county, many businesses are moving in and suburban areas are growing with homes.
Q: Are there any natural springs?
A: No, but there is a public pool by the fair grounds.
The most common animal in Knox: White tailed deer
The most dangerous animal in Knox: White tailed deer
(and squirrels)
Politics
The biggest local issue: Delco Water Project
Biggest state