Proctor County is a political subdivision of the State of Ohio, organized in 1819 and located in the southeastern region of the state along the Ohio River. The county seat is the Village of Hobart.
The county encompasses rural communities, unincorporated townships, and small municipalities. County government functions are administered by a three-member Board of County Commissioners in accordance with Ohio Revised Code and applicable state and federal regulations.
County Information
| County Seat | Hobart |
| Organized | 1819 |
| Region | Southeastern Ohio (Ohio River) |
| Government | Board of County Commissioners |
| Area | 412 sq mi |
| Population | 8,740 (2020 Census) |
County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners serves as the chief administrative body of Proctor County. Regular sessions are held the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Proctor County Courthouse, 100 Symmes Street, Hobart.
| Gerald R. Mullins | President |
| Patricia Adkins | Commissioner |
| (Vacant) | Commissioner |
Elected Officials
County offices are filled by general election unless otherwise noted. Contact information is maintained at the Proctor County Courthouse during posted hours.
| Auditor | Karen S. Wolfe |
| Treasurer | Gerald R. Mullins (interim) |
| Recorder | (Office consolidated w/ Auditor per Resolution 2019-04) |
| Sheriff | Dennis Tackett |
| Prosecuting Attorney | James D. Hensley |
| Clerk of Courts | Linda Faye Roush |
| Coroner | Dr. M. Ghosh (contracted, Terrance County) |
| Engineer | (Vacant, duties assigned to Public Works) |
Municipalities & Townships
Incorporated Municipalities
- Village of Hobart (county seat)
- Village of Symmes Point
Unincorporated Townships
- Blendon Township
- Salt Creek Township
- Raccoon Township
- Kyger Township
Administrative Notices
Notices are posted as issued. Archive requests may be directed to the Auditor's office.
| 03/14/2026 | Tax duplicate certification deadline extended to April 18 per Auditor's Office. Singled parcels unaffected. |
| 01/22/2026 | County road classification review scheduled for March session. Written comment accepted through February 28. |
| 11/03/2025 | Board of Elections certification of results, General Election 2025. Results posted at Proctor County Courthouse. |
County History
Proctor County was organized by act of the Ohio General Assembly in 1819 from portions of Athens County and previously unincorporated territory. The county is named for Colonel Thomas Proctor, a Continental Army officer who served at the Battle of Brandywine.
Hobart was designated county seat in 1830 following a period of disputed jurisdictional claims with neighboring Terrance County. The dispute remains administratively unresolved.