Alexandria Ohio Map

About Alexandria, Ohio

Alexandria is a locality in Scioto County, Ohio, United States. Alexandria is located at 38.7245°N, 83.0480°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 43001.

Alexandria rests in a fold of the Appalachian foothills, where the land begins its slow, deliberate climb toward the larger peaks. It lies 38.8 miles west-north-west of Huntington, WV (from Huntington, WV: bearing 303°T), and is situated 2.8 miles west of Portsmouth. Rolling hills, cloaked in a deep, verdant green for much of the year, give way to a landscape punctuated by meandering creeks and the occasional rocky outcrop. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries the rich, earthy scent of damp soil and decaying leaves, a perfume woven into the very breath of Alexandria. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy of oak and maple, often falls in diffused shafts, lending a soft, almost ethereal glow to the undergrowth and the winding county roads. The history of Alexandria is etched not in grand monuments but in the persistent spirit of its people, many of whom have roots stretching back generations. This corner of Scioto County, once a vital artery for coal and timber, now finds its economic pulse in agriculture and small businesses. The Ohio River, a constant, silvery presence to the south, has always been both a highway and a lifeline, shaping the fortunes and the character of Alexandria through trade and tradition. While the grand industrial age has largely receded, a quiet resilience remains, a testament to the enduring strength of this close-knit community.

About This Alexandria Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Alexandria, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.724521, -83.047954. 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 Alexandria and Scioto County.

Detailed location data for Alexandria includes the ZIP code (45663), telephone area code (937, 614), county seat of Scioto County (Portsmouth), and school district assignment (Northridge 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 Alexandria is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.