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Buffalo, Ohio
Buffalo, Ohio is located in Ohio
Buffalo, Ohio
Buffalo, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Buffalo, Ohio is located in the United States
Buffalo, Ohio
Buffalo, Ohio
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Ohio
County Guernsey
Township Valley
Area
 • Total 0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2)
 • Land 0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
830 ft (250 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 401
 • Density 818/sq mi (315.9/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
43722
Area code(s) 740
FIPS code 39-10128
GNIS feature ID 1060904

Buffalo is a small community in Ohio, United States. It's located in Guernsey County, specifically in Valley Township. Buffalo is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.

It's also called a "census-designated place." This is a special area the government defines for counting people during a census. In 2010, about 401 people lived in Buffalo.

Even though it doesn't have its own city government, Buffalo has a post office. This post office uses the ZIP code 43722. The community is also located along State Route 313, which is a main road.

A famous person from Buffalo is Dom Capers. He is a well-known coach in the NFL.

History of Buffalo

Buffalo has an interesting past. It was first planned out in 1836. When it was first created, it had a different name. The community was originally called "Hartford."

The name changed later on. A post office was opened in Buffalo in 1839. This post office has been serving the community ever since.

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