Broughton Ohio Map

About Broughton, Ohio

Broughton is a locality in Paulding County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 118. The population density is 120.6 people per km². Broughton is located at 41.0898°N, 84.5352°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45879.

Broughton rests in a landscape that breathes with the quiet assertion of the American Midwest. It lies 31.0 miles east of Fort Wayne, IN (from Fort Wayne, IN: bearing 95°T), and is situated 4.1 miles south-east of Paulding. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons softened by the hazy breath of summer, their emerald and gold hues a testament to the patient toil of the earth. Gentle swells in the terrain, remnants of ancient geological rumblings, lend a subtle rhythm to the land, guiding the eye across the cultivated plains. The air here often carries the scent of turned soil and the sweet, fleeting perfume of ripening grain, a fragrance that settles deep into the lungs. Evenings can bring a particular grace, as the setting sun bleeds across the sky in washes of rose and lavender, painting the clouds with an ephemeral, breathtaking fire. The history of Broughton is intertwined with the agricultural pulse of Paulding County, its economy historically anchored in the bounty of the land. Its roots are in the fertile soil, a legacy passed down through generations of farmers who have coaxed sustenance from this ground. While direct evidence of a grand industrial past is subtle, the enduring spirit of self-reliance and community remains palpable, a quiet strength woven into the fabric of daily life. The small businesses that dot its landscape serve as vital arteries, their doors opening to the familiar faces and shared conversations that define the character of Broughton. The very stillness of the place, punctuated by the distant drone of farm machinery or the laughter of children at play, speaks of a life lived in harmony with the seasons.

About This Broughton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Broughton, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.089771, -84.535229. 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 Broughton and Paulding County.

Detailed location data for Broughton includes the ZIP code (45879), telephone area code (234, 330), county seat of Paulding County (Paulding), and school district assignment (Wayne Trace 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 Broughton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.