Old Fort, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Old Fort, Ohio
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Location of Old Fort, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Seneca |
| Township | Pleasant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 143 |
| • Density | 247.6/sq mi (95.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
44861
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| FIPS code | 39-58156 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628948 |
Old Fort is a small community in Ohio, United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area identified by the government for counting people. Old Fort is located in the northern part of Pleasant Township, within Seneca County.
You can find Old Fort about a mile east of Ohio State Route 53. It's where N. Township Road 73 meets E. County Road 51. The area has its own ZIP code, which is 44861. According to the 2020 census, 143 people live in Old Fort.
A Look Back in Time
Old Fort was officially planned and mapped out in 1882. This process is called "platting." The community got its name from Fort Seneca, an important fort built nearby during the War of 1812. This war happened between the United States and Great Britain. A post office has been serving the people of Old Fort since 1882, helping them send and receive mail.
Where is Old Fort?
Old Fort is located right next to the Sandusky River. This river is like a smaller stream that flows into a larger body of water. In this case, the Sandusky River flows into Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes.
People from Old Fort
Some notable people have come from Old Fort. One example is Paul Gillmor. He was a Republican U.S. representative. This means he was elected to represent Ohio's 5th District in the United States Congress. He served in this role from 1988 to 2007.
See also
In Spanish: Old Fort (Ohio) para niños
