Glenford Ohio Map

About Glenford, Ohio

Glenford is a locality in Perry County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 246. The population density is 251.1 people per km². Glenford is located at 39.8881°N, 82.3171°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 43739.

Glenford lies in a hollow where the land begins its slow, rolling ascent toward the Appalachian foothills. It lies 12.6 miles south-south-east of Newark, OH (from Newark, OH: bearing 159°T), and is situated 8.8 miles east-south-east of Buckeye Lake. Here, the air carries the damp scent of earth and the persistent murmur of small creeks, their waters a dark, reflective ribbon against the muted greens of the surrounding countryside. The houses, mostly modest, are built with a sturdiness that speaks of generations weathering seasons, their porches often worn smooth by countless afternoons spent watching the clouds drift across a sky that can, in late summer, blaze with a fierce, almost brutal clarity. The landscape itself feels sculpted by patient hands, the curves of the hills softened by the gradual work of water and wind, a quiet testament to nature's enduring artistry. The story of Glenford is written in the coal dust that once settled thick on the windowpanes and in the enduring fields that feed its people. This was a place built on the extraction of the earth's dark treasures, a hardscrabble existence that forged a resilient spirit among its inhabitants. Though the mines have long since fallen silent, their ghosts linger in the quiet economy, a blend of small farms, local businesses, and the steady, unhurried rhythm of life that characterizes Perry County. The nearby Muskingum River, a broader artery of commerce and connection, hints at the wider world, but here in Glenford, the focus remains on the immediate, on the land and the relationships that bind its people together.

About This Glenford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Glenford, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.888122, -82.317094. 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 Glenford and Perry County.

Detailed location data for Glenford includes the ZIP code (43739), telephone area code (740), county seat of Perry County (New Lexington), and school district assignment (Northern 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 Glenford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.