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McClimansville, Ohio
McClimansville, Ohio is located in Ohio
McClimansville, Ohio
McClimansville, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Country United States
State Ohio
Counties Madison
Elevation
912 ft (278 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
43143
Area code(s) 740
GNIS feature ID 1056415

McClimansville is a small place in Ohio, United States. It is not a city or a town with its own local government. Instead, it is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and buildings that are part of a larger area, like a township or county, rather than having its own separate government.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live that does not have its own city government. This means there is no mayor or city council just for McClimansville. Instead, services like roads, police, and fire protection are handled by the larger Pleasant Township or Madison County.

How Unincorporated Areas Work

In these areas, the county or township government provides most of the public services. This can be different from a city, which has its own local laws and departments. Unincorporated communities often grow over time without formally becoming a town or city.

Where is McClimansville Located?

McClimansville is found in Madison County, Ohio, which is in the central part of the state. It is specifically located within Pleasant Township.

Key Road Connections

This community is easy to find because it sits right at the intersection of two important roads: Ohio State Route 323 and Ohio State Route 56. It is also just a short distance north of the town of Mount Sterling, Ohio.

Elevation and Coordinates

McClimansville is situated at an elevation of 912 feet (about 278 meters) above sea level. Its exact location can be pinpointed using geographic coordinates: 39 degrees, 43 minutes, 43 seconds North latitude and 83 degrees, 16 minutes, 18 seconds West longitude. The local ZIP code for the area is 43143, and the area code for phone numbers is 740.

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