Bannock, Ohio facts for kids
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Bannock, Ohio
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Location of Bannock, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Belmont |
| Township | Richland |
| Elevation | 1,086 ft (331 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 159 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43972
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628861 |
Bannock is a small place in Belmont County, Ohio, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's a community that isn't officially a city or town but is recognized for census purposes. Bannock is located in the northwestern part of Richland Township, right along Wheeling Creek.
About Bannock, Ohio
As of the 2020 census, Bannock had a population of 159 people. It has its own post office with the ZIP code 43972. You can find Bannock along State Route 331, a road that helps connect it to other areas.
Where is Bannock?
Bannock is part of a larger area called the Wheeling Metropolitan Statistical Area. This area includes Wheeling, WV, and parts of Ohio. Being part of this larger area means Bannock is connected to the economy and community of the nearby city of Wheeling.
A Look Back at Bannock's History
Bannock wasn't always called Bannock. Its first name was Bruce. This name came from Bruce Caldwell, who was the son of the person who originally owned the land where the community was built. The post office in Bannock has been open since 1880. Besides the post office, Bannock also used to have a country store, which was a common place for people to buy goods and gather in small communities.
