Crown City Ohio Map

About Crown City, Ohio

Crown City is a locality in Gallia County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 484. The population density is 178.9 people per km². Crown City is located at 38.5909°N, 82.2829°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45623.

Crown City lies where the rolling hills of southeastern Ohio begin to soften their shoulders, giving way to the broad, patient sweep of the Ohio River. It lies 14.8 miles north-east of Huntington, WV (from Huntington, WV: bearing 36°T), and is situated 5.9 miles north of Lesage. The land here is a study in gentle slopes and deep hollows, where mature trees, their bark a rough tapestry of grays and browns, stand sentinel over the winding lanes. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a damp, earthy scent, a blend of fertile soil and the distant, cool breath of the river. Small, sturdy houses, often painted in muted blues and greens, cluster together as if seeking common warmth against the vastness of the surrounding countryside, their porches worn smooth by generations of quiet contemplation. The history of Crown City is intertwined with the very lifeblood of the river that defines its eastern edge, a vital artery for trade and settlement since the days when steamboats plied its waters. Early industry here was tied to the land's bounty, with agriculture forming the backbone of its economy, the rich bottomlands yielding crops that sustained families and fueled local commerce. While the grander days of riverboat traffic have faded, a sense of enduring connection to the waterway persists, a subtle rhythm in the lives of Crown City's residents. The community, though small, holds a quiet dignity, a place where the echoes of past endeavors can still be heard in the rustling leaves and the murmur of the river.

About This Crown City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Crown City, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.590917, -82.282927. 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 Crown City and Gallia County.

Detailed location data for Crown City includes the ZIP code (45623), telephone area code (937), county seat of Gallia County (Gallipolis), and school district assignment (Fairland 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 Crown City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.