East Liberty, Ohio facts for kids
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East Liberty, Ohio
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Location of East Liberty, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Logan |
| Township | Perry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.58 sq mi (4.09 km2) |
| • Land | 1.58 sq mi (4.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,127 ft (344 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 366 |
| • Density | 232/sq mi (89.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43319
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| FIPS code | 39-23702 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1064582 |
East Liberty is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in Perry Township, Logan County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 366. It is located just off U.S. Route 33, 10 miles (16 km) east of Bellefontaine and 46 miles (74 km) northwest of Columbus. It has a post office with the ZIP code 43319.
East Liberty was platted in 1834. A post office has been in operation at East Liberty since 1836. A Disciples of Christ minister, Alonzo Skidmore, organized the Central Ohio College at East Liberty in 1882. Formally established in the following year, it prospered before financial pressures forced its closure in the late 1890s.
The community is the location of a major Honda automotive production plant, East Liberty Auto Plant (opened in 1984), as well as the NHTSA's Vehicle Research and Testing Center, located at the independent proving ground Transportation Research Center.
Perry Township serves as the local government for the community and has a fire department located here.
Besides U.S. Route 33, significant roads in East Liberty include State Routes 292 and 347.
Geography
East Liberty is located at 40°18'27.6" North, 83°35'10.4" West (40.307682, -83.586221).
See also
In Spanish: East Liberty (Ohio) para niños
