The incorporated village of Rio Grande, Ohio is in Gallia County. Named for the river separating the southern United States from Mexico, the correct pronunciation of the villages’s name is “rye-o-grand”, rather than the Spanish pronunciation. Located near Raccoon Creek, a tributary of the Ohio River, Rio Grande is home to the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College.
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The Rio Grande, Ohio congregation meets at its facilities on State Road 325-N. An outline of its faith, practices and ministries is put forward, along with a weekly service schedule, church calendar, and staff contacts.
http://www.riochristianchurch.net/
The RGFD is an all-volunteer fire department serving the village of Rio Grande, Perry Township, and two-thirds of Raccoon Township. Its services, service area, apparatus, membership, programs, and several photographs are presented.
http://www.riograndefiredept.com/
The RGPD enforces the laws of Ohio and the ordinances of the Village of Rio Grande. A profile of the department is offered, with an employee list, contact data, and a calendar of programs and events.
http://www.riograndepolice.com/
Offering horse rentals for trail rides, lead rides for children, hay rides, wedding carriage rides, and boarding services, the horse stables are located in Rio Grande, Ohio. The horses, programs, and rates are specified.
http://www.riovalleystables.com/
University of Rio Grande & Rio Grande Community College
The twin colleges are located on a 190-acre campus in Rio Grande, Ohio. Each of the college programs are outlined, and the admissions policies and application process are defined, along with statistical and other facts.
http://www.rio.edu/
Established in 1874, Rio Grande is located in southeastern Ohio. The official village web site features an overview of the local government, village council agendas and a calendar of events, photographs, and an introduction to municipal services and facilities.
http://www.riograndevillage.net/
