Buford, Ohio facts for kids
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Buford, Ohio
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Location of Buford, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Highland |
| Township | Clay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.48 sq mi (3.84 km2) |
| • Land | 1.48 sq mi (3.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 306 |
| • Density | 206.34/sq mi (79.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45171
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| Area code(s) | 937, 326 |
| FIPS code | 39-10156 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628870 |
Buford is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in central Clay Township, Highland County, Ohio, United States. The population was 306 at the 2020 census. It once had a post office, with the ZIP code 45110. The current ZIP code 45171 is for nearby Sardinia.
History
Buford was platted in 1834, and named after the maiden name of the wife of a first settler.
Geography
Buford lies in southwestern Highland County at the intersection of State Routes 134, 138, and 321. Route 134 leads north 12 miles (19 km) to Lynchburg and south 5 miles (8 km) to Sardinia. Route 138 leads northeast 15 miles (24 km) to Hillsboro, the Highland county seat, while Route 321 leads southeast 6 miles (10 km) to Mowrystown.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Buford CDP has a total area of 1.48 square miles (3.84 km2), all of it recorded as land.
Demographics
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| 2020 | 306 | — | |
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Notable people
- Edmund Wittenmyer, U.S. Army major general
Gallery
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Buford community sign
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Intersection of State Routes 134 and 138
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Clay Township Meeting Hall and Fire Station #66
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Clay Township Community Park (formerly Buford Elementary and High School)
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Buford Church of Christ
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Buford Community Church
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Buford Cemetery
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Bicentennial Corner Marker
See also
In Spanish: Buford (Ohio) para niños
