Minford, Ohio facts for kids
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Minford, Ohio
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Methodist church
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Hillhound City, Falcon City
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Location of Minford, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Scioto |
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| • Type | Part of a civil township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.75 sq mi (4.53 km2) |
| • Land | 1.74 sq mi (4.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 641 |
| • Density | 367.76/sq mi (141.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
45653
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-50876 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628934 |
Minford is a small community in Ohio, United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area defined for collecting population data. Minford is located in northeastern Scioto County.
It sits on the edge of two areas called Harrison and Madison townships. Minford is about 14 miles (22.5 km) northeast of Portsmouth, which is the main city of the county. In 2020, about 641 people lived in Minford.
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Minford's History
The community of Minford started in 1859. It was first called Harrisonville. However, its name had to be changed in 1917. This happened because the C&O Railroad was being built, and there was already another town named Harrisonville along the railway line.
The new name, Minford, was chosen to honor a local family with that name.
Minford's Geography
Physical Landscape
Minford is located in a beautiful area with rolling hills. These hills are part of the Appalachian Plateau. This region is sometimes called the "Little Smokies" because it looks a bit like the famous Appalachian Mountains. You can see these hills especially in nearby Shawnee State Park and Forest.
Local Rivers
The Little Scioto River flows right next to Minford, on its eastern side. This river continues south through the Minford area. Eventually, it reaches Sciotoville and flows into the larger Ohio River.
Climate and Weather
The Minford area has many deciduous forests. These are forests where trees lose their leaves in the fall. The climate here is a mix of two types: humid continental climate and humid subtropical climate. It's mostly like a humid continental climate.
Minford's weather has warm, humid summers and cold, wet winters. Spring and fall are usually cool and pleasant. The most rain falls from late spring through summer, typically between May and August.
Location and Distances
Minford is located at specific coordinates: 38°51′32″N 82°51′44″W. It is about 14 miles (22.5 km) northeast of Portsmouth. It's also about 45 miles (72.4 km) northwest of Huntington, West Virginia. If you travel north, you'll find Columbus about 90 miles (145 km) away.
Main Roads and Location
The center of Minford is where two main roads meet: State Route 335 and State Route 139. The Minford Local School District covers a larger area, including parts of Madison and Harrison townships. This means that some places in the school district have different ZIP codes.
Minford's ZIP Codes
Minford's main post office uses the ZIP code 45653. Other ZIP codes in Harrison and Madison Townships include 45648 for Lucasville, 45662 for Portsmouth, and 45694 for Wheelersburg.
Minford's Population
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| 2020 | 641 | — | |
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According to the 2020 census, Minford had a population of 641 people.
Transportation in Minford
State Route 139
Minford's main business and postal area is along South SR 139. From here, New Boston is about 10 miles (16 km) south. If you go north, Jackson is a little over 21 miles (34 km) away. State Route 335 also crosses this road.
State Route 335
Minford's business and school district is located along South SR 335. Sciotoville is about 7 miles (11 km) south. State Route 32 is a bit over 14 miles (22.5 km) north. SR 139 crosses this road, as do Lucasville-Minford Road and Bennett Road.
Lucasville-Minford Road
Lucasville-Minford Road is an important route for trucks and people traveling through the countryside. It connects US 23 in Lucasville to SR 335 in Mule Town, heading towards Minford. It then continues to US 52 in Sciotoville. Part of this road becomes SR 728 near the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility.
High Street
High Street is a shorter road, just over 1 mile (1.6 km) long. It helps trucks and commuters get from SR 335 to Lucasville-Minford Road in Mule Town. SR 139 also crosses High Street.
Services in Minford
Minford Post Office
Minford is home to the fifth post office ever built in Scioto County. The original building is no longer there. A new post office was built in its place in 2000. This post office is located at the corner of SR 139 and West Street. High Street is on its east side.
Telephone, Cable, and Internet
Minford has its own local telephone company. This company provides phone services to homes in Minford and Stockdale. They also offer internet services. You can get Dial-Up internet across all of Scioto County. For Minford and Stockdale, they offer faster DSL internet. The company has also started offering cable television and super-fast fiber optic internet. The phone company building is at the corner of SR 139 and High Street.
Famous People from Minford
One notable person from Minford is Bob Sowards. He is a professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour.
Minford Schools
Over the years, many schoolhouses have served the Minford area. Some old schools included the Sunshine School and the Harrisonville School, which opened in 1878.
Today, students in the Minford area attend schools within the Minford Local School District.
The first school specifically named "Minford" opened in 1923 on West Street. This building later became the Minford Middle School. It was torn down in 2005 after new school buildings were constructed. The new schools for the Minford Local School District were built between 1998 and 2004. Minford High School was finished in 2001, and the elementary and middle school buildings were completed in 2004.
Local Emergency Services
The Minford Volunteer Fire Department and the Minford EMS Squad are both located on State Route 335. The fire department was started in 1944. They help keep the community safe.
Portsmouth Bypass Freeway
A new highway called the Portsmouth bypass was built around Portsmouth. This road is officially named State Route 823. It's a four-lane highway that passes right next to Minford.
This 16-mile (25.7 km) long freeway helps drivers avoid going through the cities of Portsmouth and New Boston. It connects U.S. Route 23 north of Lucasville to U.S. Route 52 east of New Boston and west of Wheelersburg. There are two places where you can get on or off the bypass in Minford. One is near the Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport on State Route 335. The other is on Lucasville-Minford Road near Rases Mountain Drive.
See also
In Spanish: Minford (Ohio) para niños
