Clarington Ohio Map

About Clarington, Ohio

Clarington is a locality in Monroe County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 330. The population density is 123.2 people per km². Clarington is located at 39.7656°N, 80.8712°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 43915.

Clarington rests on the western bank of the Ohio River, a place where the land rolls with a gentle, persistent undulation, cloaked in the deep greens of mature woodlands and the golden hues of cultivated fields. It lies 22.1 miles south-south-west of Wheeling, WV (from Wheeling, WV: bearing 201°T), and is situated 8.4 miles north of New Martinsville. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of the river and the sweet perfume of distant hay, a fragrance that deepens as the sun begins its slow descent, casting long shadows that stretch and blur the edges of the landscape. The houses, often painted in faded pastels or sturdy earth tones, seem to hunker down against the broad sweep of the sky, their porches offering quiet vantage points to watch the occasional barge glide past on the shimmering, ever-present water. The very character of Clarington is etched into this relationship with the river and the land, a quiet resilience born from the ebb and flow of nature and the enduring spirit of its people. The history of Clarington is intrinsically tied to the Ohio River's power as a thoroughfare and a source of life, a legacy that echoes in the weathered facades of its older buildings and the stories whispered from generation to generation. Once a vital hub for river trade and the transport of goods, its economy has since shifted, finding new footing in the surrounding agricultural bounty and the quiet hum of local businesses. The landscape itself bears the marks of those who have worked it, from the remnants of coal mining operations that once fueled distant cities to the fertile soil that continues to yield crops year after year. Though the grander ambitions of past eras may have faded, a distinct sense of place persists, a quiet pride in Clarington's enduring connection to the river and the steadfast rhythm of its life.

About This Clarington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clarington, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.765631, -80.871206. 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 Clarington and Monroe County.

Detailed location data for Clarington includes the ZIP code (43915), telephone area code (740), county seat of Monroe County (Woodsfield), and school district assignment (Switzerland of Ohio 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 Clarington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.