Newport, Shelby County, Ohio facts for kids
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Newport, Shelby County, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Shelby |
| Township | Cynthian |
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 169 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628945 |
Newport is a small community located in Shelby County, Ohio, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population statistics, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Newport is found in Cynthian Township, Ohio. It sits right along where the old Miami and Erie Canal used to be. You can also find it where two main roads, State Route 47 and State Route 66, cross paths. According to the 2020 census, about 169 people live in Newport.
Newport's Early Days
Newport was officially planned out and marked on a map in the year 1839. This process is called "platting."
See also
Learn more about Newport (Shelby County) for kids in Spanish: [1]
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