Mineral rights in Erie County, Ohio
Erie County is a quieter corner of Ohio's mineral market, with 9 permits in the last 24 months — which can mean motivated owners and less buyer competition.
- 9
- Permits · 24 mo
- 221
- Wells on record
up 800% vs prior 24 months
Who's drilling Erie County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Franklin Gas & Oil CO LLC | 4 |
| Geopetro LLC | 3 |
| Kapcoe John A. And Karen L. | 1 |
| Sigman James & Karen | 1 |
What the record says
Erie County recorded 9 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 1 in the prior 24 months.
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Erie County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Erie County, Ohio?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Franklin Gas & Oil CO LLC, Geopetro LLC, Kapcoe John A. And Karen L.. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Erie County?
Start with the Erie County clerk's deed records and the county appraisal roll, then verify against state regulator filings. Our title search guide walks through the process, and the Mineral Eagle platform links these records for the whole county.
Buying in Erie County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.