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Bladensburg, Ohio
Bladensburg, Ohio is located in Ohio
Bladensburg, Ohio
Bladensburg, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Bladensburg, Ohio is located in the United States
Bladensburg, Ohio
Bladensburg, Ohio
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Ohio
County Knox
Townships Clay, Jackson
Area
 • Total 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km2)
 • Land 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
965 ft (294 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 180
 • Density 545.45/sq mi (210.51/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
43005
Area code(s) 740
FIPS code 39-06740
GNIS feature ID 2628866

Bladensburg is a small community in Ohio, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the census for statistics, but it's not officially a city or town.

Bladensburg is located in Knox County. It sits right on the border between two areas called Clay and Jackson townships. In 2020, about 180 people lived here. Bladensburg has its own post office with the ZIP code 43005. You can find it along State Route 541, which is east of Martinsburg.

Bladensburg's History

Bladensburg was first planned out in 1833. When it was originally created, its name was spelled "Bladensburgh." A post office has been serving the community since 1834.

Local Institutions

For many years, Bladensburg was home to the East Knox Elementary School. This school helped educate many children from the area.

Bladensburg is also home to the Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department. This department has 42 volunteer firefighters. They work hard to keep the community safe. It is the main fire station for the Bladensburg Joint Fire District.

Community Events

Bladensburg is famous for its popular annual Christmas parade. This fun event has been held every year since 1971. It brings the community together during the holiday season.

Population Information

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 180
U.S. Decennial Census

The population of Bladensburg was counted in the 2020 census. At that time, 180 people lived in the community. This information helps us understand how the population changes over time.

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