Hannibal, Ohio facts for kids
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Hannibal, Ohio
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Location of Hannibal, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Monroe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km2) |
| • Land | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 680 ft (210 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 451 |
| • Density | 403/sq mi (155.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43931
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| GNIS feature ID | 2628898 |
Hannibal is a census-designated place in eastern Ohio Township, Monroe County, Ohio, United States. It has a post office with the ZIP code 43931. As of the 2016 estimate, it had a population of 451.
Hannibal lies along Ohio State Route 7 near an intersection with Ohio State Route 536. An Ohio River town, it is home to the Hannibal Locks and Dam. The town lies below Powhatan Point and above Sardis. Hannibal is also connected to New Martinsville, West Virginia via the New Martinsville Bridge.
Hannibal was originally called “Baresville,” named for the founder Jacob Bare. A post office called Hannibal was opened and the town’s name was soon changed to match.
Hannibal is served by the Switzerland of Ohio Local School District, and is home to the K-12 building that houses both River Elementary School and River High School.
Geography
Hannibal is located at 39°40′7″N 80°52′25″W / 39.66861°N 80.87361°W (39.6718, -80.8741). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.9 km2), all of it land.
See also
In Spanish: Hannibal (Ohio) para niños
