Adena Ohio Map

About Adena, Ohio

Adena is a locality in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 716. The population density is 517.5 people per km². Adena is located at 40.2187°N, 80.8729°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 43901.

Adena rests in a hollow of rolling hills, where the Ohio River watershed begins its westward descent. It lies 13.4 miles north-west of Wheeling, WV (from Wheeling, WV: bearing 323°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north of St. Clairsville. The land here is a patchwork of cultivated fields, their contours dictated by the patient sculpting of streams, and dense woodlands that cling to the steeper slopes. In the late afternoon, the sun, often a muted gold through the prevailing haze, casts long, softened shadows across the green expanses, lending a quiet dignity to the terrain. The air, especially after a rain, carries the earthy scent of damp soil and the faint, sweet perfume of unseen wildflowers. The history of Adena is deeply entwined with the rich veins of coal that once fueled American industry, a legacy that shaped its early economy and the character of its people. Though the mines have largely fallen silent, the echoes of that era persist in the hardy resilience of the residents and the sturdy, practical architecture of the homes. The local economy now leans towards agriculture, with farms producing corn and soybeans, and a scattering of small businesses serving the immediate needs of the community. It's a place where the rhythm of the seasons still holds sway, and the quiet hum of everyday life is punctuated by the distant rumble of a passing train, a reminder of connections to a wider world.

About This Adena Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Adena, Ohio with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Adena and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Adena includes the ZIP code (43901), telephone area code (740), county seat of Jefferson County (Steubenville), and school district assignment (Buckeye Local School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Adena is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.