Bladensburg, Ohio — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Bladensburg, Knox County.
| City | Bladensburg |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Knox |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.284512 |
| Longitude | -82.28404 |
| Population | 300 |
| Density | 108.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Bladensburg is a locality in Knox County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 300. The population density is 108.1 people per km². Bladensburg is located at 40.2845°N, 82.2840°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 43005.
Bladensburg lies cradled in the rolling terrain where the forks of the Mohican Creek begin their journey, a gentle landscape of fertile fields and wooded bluffs that define the Knox County countryside. It lies 16.8 miles north-north-east of Newark, OH (from Newark, OH: bearing 22°T), and is situated 9.5 miles east-north-east of Utica. The air here often carries the earthy scent of turned soil and, in the late afternoon, a subtle sweetness from ripening corn. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-clouded Ohio sky, has a diffused quality, softening the edges of the farmhouses and illuminating the broad, open pastures with a mellow glow. The land itself, a mosaic of cultivated plots and untamed woodland, slopes and dips with a quiet persistence, guiding the eye and the water toward the ever-present murmur of the nearby streams. This place, Bladensburg, carries echoes of its past as a stop along early transportation routes, a testament to the persistent spirit of those who sought to harness the rich agricultural potential of this region. Its economy has long been tied to the land, with farming—particularly grain and livestock—forming the backbone of its livelihood, a tradition passed down through generations. While the grander industries of larger cities may have bypassed this quiet corner, a distinctive character remains, one of self-reliance and community, where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life and the shared history is as palpable as the soft, persistent wind rustling through the trees.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bladensburg, 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 Bladensburg and Knox County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Bladensburg is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Bladensburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |