Alger Ohio Map

About Alger, Ohio

Alger is a locality in Hardin County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 718. The population density is 552.9 people per km². Alger is located at 40.7062°N, 83.8438°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45812.

Alger rests in a landscape of quiet horizons, where the land unfolds in broad, fertile expanses under a sky that often seems to stretch into infinity. It lies 13.9 miles east of Lima, OH (from Lima, OH: bearing 100°T), and is situated 4.5 miles south-south-west of Ada. The terrain here is a gentle, rolling tapestry of agricultural fields, the rich, dark earth ready to yield its bounty under the sun and rain. Creeks, small arteries of the larger waterways, wind their way through the fields, their banks often softened by stands of willow and cottonwood, their presence a subtle murmur in the otherwise open quiet. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of turned soil and ripening corn, a comforting, earthy perfume that speaks of generations working this land. The story of Alger is one of agricultural grit and the persistent spirit of pioneers who saw potential in this rich, Midwestern soil. Founded in the late 19th century, its growth was intrinsically tied to the farming communities that surrounded it, a hub for the exchange of goods and the cultivation of a strong work ethic. While agriculture remains a bedrock, the local economy has diversified, with small businesses and services catering to the needs of its residents, reflecting a steady, measured progress. A distinctive charm lies in the unpretentious architecture of its older buildings, a testament to practical design and enduring construction, hinting at a past where resilience was as vital as any harvest. The quiet hum of everyday life in Alger is punctuated by the changing seasons, a predictable rhythm that grounds its inhabitants.

About This Alger Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Alger, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.706163, -83.843827. 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 Alger and Hardin County.

Detailed location data for Alger includes the ZIP code (45812), telephone area code (234, 330), county seat of Hardin County (Kenton), and school district assignment (Upper Scioto Valley 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 Alger is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.