Andersonville Ohio Map

About Andersonville, Ohio

Andersonville is a locality in Ross County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 495. The population density is 74.2 people per km². Andersonville is located at 39.4278°N, 83.0096°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45601.

Andersonville lies in a shallow valley, where the land begins its slow, deliberate rise toward the rolling hills of Ross County. It lies 29.5 miles south-west of Lancaster, OH (from Lancaster, OH: bearing 228°T), and is situated 6.7 miles north-north-west of Chillicothe. The fields, cut into neat geometries by weathered fence lines, are a patchwork of greens and golds, depending on the season and the crop. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-dramatic Ohio sky, has a particular softness here, illuminating the dust motes dancing over the unpaved roads and casting long, gentle shadows from the scattered farmhouses. The air itself carries the scent of turned earth, of distant woodsmoke, and the faint, sweet perfume of blooming clover from the surrounding pastures. This is a place where the horizon feels close, yet expansive, a quiet invitation to observe the subtle shifts of light and weather. The history of Andersonville is a story rooted in the fertile soil and the perseverance of those who sought to cultivate it. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of good farmland, established a community that has always been tied to the earth's bounty. The local economy, though varied, still hums with the quiet industry of agriculture – corn and soybeans are king, their stalks standing tall and proud in the summer months, later harvested for markets that reach far beyond the county lines. Small businesses, often family-run, serve the needs of the residents, their storefronts reflecting a practical, no-nonsense approach to commerce. There are no grand monuments or bustling tourist attractions in Andersonville; its distinction lies in its steadfast character, a quiet resilience that has weathered economic shifts and the passage of generations, all under the watchful gaze of the same, enduring sky.

About This Andersonville Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Andersonville, 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 Andersonville and Ross County.

Detailed location data for Andersonville includes the ZIP code (45176), telephone area code (513, 937), county seat of Ross County (Chillicothe), and school district assignment (Union-Scioto 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 Andersonville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.