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Reno, Ohio
Location of Reno, Ohio
Location of Reno, Ohio
Country United States
State Ohio
County Washington
Township Marietta
Elevation
650 ft (200 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,129
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
45773
GNIS feature ID 2633221

Reno is a small community located in the southern part of Marietta Township, within Washington County, Ohio, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it has a defined area and population for counting purposes, but it isn't an officially incorporated city or town.

Reno has its own post office and uses the ZIP code 45773. In 2020, about 1,129 people lived there.

Where is Reno Located?

Reno is situated right along the famous Ohio River. It's a short distance south of Marietta, Ohio, which is the main town and "county seat" of Washington County. A county seat is where the local government offices for the county are located. The main road that runs through Reno is Ohio State Route 7.

A Look Back: Reno's History

This community wasn't always called Reno. It was first known as Jericho. The name was changed to Reno when a post office was opened there in 1887. The new name honors Jesse L. Reno, who was a brave officer in the United States Army.

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