Lansing, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lansing, Ohio
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Location of Lansing, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Belmont |
| Township | Pease |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 596 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43934
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628924 |
Lansing is a small community in Belmont County, Ohio, United States. It is located in northern Pease Township, right next to Wheeling Creek.
In 2020, about 596 people lived in Lansing. It has its own post office with the ZIP code 43934. Lansing is also part of the larger Wheeling, West Virginia-Ohio area, which is a group of nearby cities and towns.
About Lansing, Ohio
Lansing is known as a census-designated place. This means it's an area that the government counts for the census, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. It's like a neighborhood or a small community.
It is located in the eastern part of Ohio, close to the border with West Virginia. The community sits along the banks of Wheeling Creek, which is a local waterway.
History of Lansing
Lansing has been around for a long time. A post office was first opened here in 1898. This means people have been sending and receiving mail in Lansing for over a century!
Before it was called Lansing, this community had a different name. From 1860 to 1889, it was known as Soaptown. We don't know exactly why it was called Soaptown, but it's a fun fact about its past.
There was also a church built in Lansing way back in 1834. This shows that people have been living and building communities here for many years.
See also
In Spanish: Lansing (Ohio) para niños
