Sciotoville, Ohio facts for kids
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Sciotoville
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Aerial view of Sciotoville
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 Sciotoville
Location in Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Scioto |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
45662
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| GNIS feature ID | 1065293 |
Sciotoville is a neighborhood located in the city of Portsmouth in Scioto County, Ohio. It sits along the northern bank of the Ohio River. You can find it where two major roads, U.S. 52 and State Route 335, meet. Sciotoville has its own post office, but it shares the same ZIP code (45662) with the rest of Portsmouth.
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History of Sciotoville
Sciotoville was first started in 1835. It was officially mapped out in 1841 by a person named William Brown. A post office opened in Sciotoville in 1848. This post office served the community for many years until it closed in 1920. In 1921, Sciotoville became a part of the city of Portsmouth.
Public Services and Community Resources
The people living in Sciotoville have access to several important public services.
Education in Sciotoville
Students in Sciotoville can attend schools within the Portsmouth City School District. There is also a local school called the Sciotoville Community School.
Library Services
For their reading and research needs, residents use the Portsmouth Public Library. The main library is in downtown Portsmouth. There are also library branches in nearby towns like New Boston, South Webster, and Wheelersburg.
Fire Department Services
The Portsmouth Fire Department helps keep Sciotoville safe. There is a fire station located right on Harding Avenue, ready to respond to emergencies.
