Gallipolis Ohio Map

About Gallipolis, Ohio

Gallipolis is a locality in Gallia County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,130. The population density is 359.8 people per km². Gallipolis is located at 38.8098°N, 82.2024°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45631.

Gallipolis rests on the broad, fertile plains that slope gently towards the mighty Ohio River. It lies 30.0 miles north-north-east of Huntington, WV (from Huntington, WV: bearing 26°T), and is situated 4.3 miles south-west of Point Pleasant. Here, the land wears a verdant cloak, a patchwork of agricultural fields that swell and recede with the undulation of the terrain, giving way to stands of mature trees that whisper secrets of seasons past. The air itself carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, a fragrance that seems to cling to the buildings and settle into the very bones of the place. Sunlight, when it breaks through the humid haze of summer, casts a mellow, golden light, illuminating the quiet streets and the faces of those who walk them with a patient, unhurried grace. The river, a constant, murmuring presence, dictates the ebb and flow of life, its wide, brown expanse a highway and a boundary, reflecting the ever-changing sky. The story of Gallipolis is etched into its very foundations, a legacy born from a speculative venture in the late 18th century when French émigrés, seeking a new life, established this settlement. Though their grand ambitions were not fully realized, their presence left an indelible mark, a lingering sense of European heritage woven into the fabric of this Ohio River community. For generations, the land has sustained its people, its rich soil yielding bountiful harvests that have long fueled the local economy through agriculture. Today, while farming remains a cornerstone, Gallipolis also embraces a more diversified approach, with small businesses and light industry contributing to its steady pulse. The historic heart of Gallipolis still beats with the echo of steamboats and the memory of a time when the river was the lifeblood of commerce, a history palpable in the architecture and the enduring spirit of its residents.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gallipolis, 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 Gallipolis and Gallia County.

Detailed location data for Gallipolis includes the ZIP code (45631), telephone area code (937), county seat of Gallia County (Gallipolis), and school district assignment (Gallipolis 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 Gallipolis is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.