McDermott, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
McDermott, Ohio
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Location of McDermott, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Scioto |
| Township | Rush |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 308 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45652
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| Area code(s) | 740, 220 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628930 |
McDermott is a small community located in Ohio, a state in the United States. It's known as a "census-designated place," which means it's a specific area identified by the government for counting its population. In 2020, about 308 people lived in McDermott. It's found in Scioto County, specifically within Rush Township. McDermott also has its own post office with the ZIP code 45652.
The Story of McDermott
How McDermott Got Its Name
McDermott became an official community on July 28, 1898. The town was named after the McDermott Stone Company. This company was one of the very first businesses to start up in the area.
A Community Grows
A post office opened in McDermott in 1898, the same year the community was officially recognized. This was an important step for the growing town, making it easier for people to send and receive mail.
