Little Hocking, Ohio facts for kids
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Little Hocking, Ohio
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Location of Little Hocking, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Washington |
| Township | Belpre |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 244 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45742
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| GNIS feature ID | 2628926 |
Little Hocking is a small community in Ohio, United States. It's located in Washington County, specifically in Belpre Township. This area is called a "census-designated place" because it's a recognized community, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. In 2020, about 244 people lived there.
Little Hocking is special because it's right next to the Ohio River. It's also where the Little Hocking River flows into the bigger Ohio River. You can find it where U.S. Route 50 meets State Route 124 and County Road 26. The community has its own post office with the ZIP code 45742.
History of Little Hocking
People have lived in the area of Little Hocking for a long time. The community was officially mapped out in 1875. However, there was a settlement there many years before that date.
A post office has been open in Little Hocking since 1824. The community got its name from the nearby Little Hocking River.
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