Freeport Ohio Map

About Freeport, Ohio

Freeport is a locality in Harrison County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 469. The population density is 435.8 people per km². Freeport is located at 40.2106°N, 81.2662°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 43973.

Freeport rests in a hollow carved by ancient waters, where rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of summer or the russet hues of autumn, embrace the land. It lies 4.4 miles east-south-east of West Chester, OH (from West Chester, OH: bearing 111°T), and is situated 13.3 miles south-south-east of Uhrichsville. The air here often carries the scent of damp earth and ripening corn, a fragrance deepened by the proximity of the Tuscarawas River, its gentle murmur a constant companion to the stillness. Sunlight, when it breaks through the cloud cover that frequently drifts across this part of Ohio, can fall in broad, benevolent swathes, illuminating the cultivated fields and the sturdy farmhouses that dot the landscape. Even the wind seems to whisper secrets through the sturdy oaks and maples, a subtle testament to the enduring spirit of the place. The history of Freeport is as layered as the sedimentary rock beneath its soil, a narrative woven from the threads of early settlers drawn by the fertile land and the promise of a new beginning. Coal mining once echoed through these valleys, leaving behind a legacy of industrious hands and a quiet resilience that still underpins the local character. Today, agriculture remains the lifeblood, with family farms tending to the rich soil, their fields a patchwork quilt stitched across the undulating terrain. The economy, though perhaps less boisterous than in its mining heyday, finds its strength in a steadfast connection to the land and a pragmatic approach to livelihood, a spirit that defines the very essence of Freeport.

About This Freeport Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Freeport, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.210623, -81.26622. 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 Freeport and Harrison County.

Detailed location data for Freeport includes the ZIP code (43973), telephone area code (740), county seat of Harrison County (Cadiz), and school district assignment (Harrison Hills City 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 Freeport is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.