Databases
Property Tax Information
The Local History Department has abstracts of the property taxes for Scioto County from 1806 to 1820. Information may be obtained by contacting Local History or the
Ohio Historical Society
1982 Velma Avenue
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 297-2300
(614) 297-2510
or land records can be obtained from:
Scioto County Recorders Office
County Courthouse
602 7th Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 355-8304
Early tax records are sparse. The listed resident may have paid taxes on more than one property during the years indicated. Tax registers may contain names not listed in deed books. There are three different types of property locations in Scioto County: Virginia Military District, the French Grant and Congress Land.