Urbana is a city located in Champaign County, Ohio, within the United States. It serves as the county seat and functions as the principal city of the Urbana micropolitan area. Geographically, the city is situated approximately 34 miles northeast of Dayton and 41 miles west of Columbus.
The city was originally laid out in 1805 and served as the headquarters for the Northwestern army during the War of 1812. It is notable as the burial site of Simon Kenton, a soldier and explorer. Historically, the city hosted Urbana University and Curry Normal and Industrial Institute, which provided education for African American students.