Alvordton Ohio Map

About Alvordton, Ohio

Alvordton is a locality in Williams County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 190. The population density is 225.3 people per km². Alvordton is located at 41.6659°N, 84.4369°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 43501.

Alvordton rests within the broad, sweeping shoulders of Williams County, a place where fields of corn and soybeans unfurl like green and gold carpets under an immense sky. It lies 28.4 miles east of Steuben, IN (from Steuben, IN: bearing 82°T), and is situated 7.0 miles north of Brady Township. The land itself is a gentle, persistent swell, not dramatic peaks but a subtle rise and fall that guides the eye towards distant tree lines. Here, the air often carries the earthy scent of turned soil, especially in spring and fall, a pervasive aroma that speaks of the land's enduring fertility. The character of Alvordton is one of quietude, a place where the loudest sounds are often the rustle of wind through dry stalks or the distant drone of a tractor. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-cloudy Ohio skies, can possess a milky, diffused quality, softening the edges of the landscape and lending a hushed reverence to the scene. The history of Alvordton is a narrative etched in agriculture and community spirit, a legacy stretching back to its founding as a testament to the fertile land that drew settlers here. The local economy has long been rooted in the bounty of the earth, with farming forming the backbone of livelihoods, shaping the rhythm of life through planting and harvest cycles. While larger industries may be distant, Alvordton cultivates its own distinct character, a place where local businesses, often family-run, serve as the heart of daily commerce. The town's distinctive charm lies not in grand monuments, but in the shared experience of its residents, a collective memory built around generations of tending the land and fostering a close-knit existence.

About This Alvordton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Alvordton, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.665884, -84.436893. 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 Alvordton and Williams County.

Detailed location data for Alvordton includes the ZIP code (43501), telephone area code (740), county seat of Williams County (Bryan), and school district assignment (Millcreek-West Unity 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 Alvordton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.