Pancoastburg, Ohio facts for kids
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Pancoastburg, Ohio
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Looking north on Ohio State Route 207 in Pancoastburg
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 Pancoastburg, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Pancoastburg, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Fayette |
| Township | Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.004 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 87 |
| • Density | 255/sq mi (98.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43160
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1070889 |
| FIPS code | 39-59724 |
Pancoastburg (originally known as Pancoastburgh) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Madison Township, Fayette County, Ohio, United States. It is located at 39°37′28″N 83°15′56″W / 39.62444°N 83.26556°W, along Ohio State Route 207, about 6 miles (10 km) south of Mount Sterling. As of the 2010 census the population of Pancoastburg was 87.
History
Samuel Pancoast established a carding mill at Pancoastburg in the 1820s. The Pancoastburg post office was established as "Pancoastburgh" on August 19, 1847. The name was changed to "Pancoastburg" on May 16, 1893, and was discontinued on December 15, 1920. The mail service is now sent through the Washington Court House branch.
The Jackson Mound is located 4 miles (6 km) north of Pancoastburg; built by the Adena culture, it is the last Native American mound in existence in Fayette County.
See also
In Spanish: Pancoastburg (Ohio) para niños
