Gordon Ohio Map

About Gordon, Ohio

Gordon is a locality in Darke County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 222. The population density is 195.3 people per km². Gordon is located at 39.9306°N, 84.5086°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45304.

Gordon unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where the rich, dark soil of western Ohio yields to the sky. It lies 16.7 miles west-north-west of Harrison Township, OH (from Harrison Township, OH: bearing 299°T), and is situated 9.1 miles west-north-west of Clayton. The fields, a patchwork of emerald and gold depending on the season, stretch out under a vast, often startlingly blue expanse, punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple trees. The air here carries the scent of turned earth and, in the humid embrace of summer, the sweet, heavy perfume of ripening corn. Evenings bring a softened light, a buttery glow that spills across the fields and lends a quiet dignity to the weathered barns and tidy farmhouses that dot the countryside. The history of Gordon is tied to the agricultural pulse of Darke County, a place that has always lived by the rhythm of the seasons and the bounty of the land. Founded in the mid-19th century, its early days were shaped by the hardy settlers who cleared the forests and coaxed life from the soil, establishing a tradition of farming that continues to define its economy. While no grand monuments mark its past, the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of its few public buildings and the enduring spirit of its residents speak to a heritage built on hard work and a quiet connection to the earth. The occasional hum of a tractor on a distant road or the sight of a grain silo standing sentinel against the horizon are constant reminders of Gordon's enduring identity.

About This Gordon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gordon, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.930607, -84.508562. 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 Gordon and Darke County.

Detailed location data for Gordon includes the ZIP code (45304), telephone area code (937), county seat of Darke County (Greenville), and school district assignment (Arcanum-Butler 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 Gordon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.