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Glencoe, Ohio
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Location of Glencoe, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Belmont |
| Township | Richland |
| Elevation | 1,011 ft (308 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 264 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43928
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628895 |
Glencoe is a small community in Ohio, United States. It is located in the southern part of Richland Township in Belmont County. In 2020, about 264 people lived there. Glencoe has its own post office with the ZIP code 43928.
This community is also part of the larger Wheeling, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to the bigger city area of Wheeling.
History of Glencoe
Glencoe began in 1855. It was established when the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad extended its tracks to this location. This made it an important stop for trains.
There are two main ideas about how Glencoe got its name:
- Some people believe it was named after the Coe family. This family settled in a nearby valley, which is sometimes called a "glen."
- Others think the name came from Glencoe, Scotland. This is a famous valley in Scotland.
A post office has been open in Glencoe since 1855, serving the community for many years.
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