Jefferson Ohio Map

About Jefferson, Ohio

Jefferson is a locality in Wayne County, Ohio, United States. Jefferson is located at 40.8017°N, 82.0229°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 44047.

Jefferson, Ohio, unfolds across a landscape defined by the gentle roll of Ohio's northeastern terrain, a place where fertile fields give way to stands of mature hardwoods, their branches laced with the soft, filtered light of a region accustomed to changing seasons. It lies 4.6 miles west of Wooster, OH (from Wooster, OH: bearing 267°T), and is situated 8.3 miles north of Shreve. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, often carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and ripening crops, a testament to the land's enduring agricultural spirit. Stone foundations of older homesteads, often half-hidden by encroaching vines, speak of generations who have worked this soil, their presence a quiet echo in the rustling leaves. The sky above Jefferson, vast and often painted with dramatic cloud formations, presides over a scene of quiet, persistent beauty, where the distant hum of machinery can sometimes be heard, a counterpoint to the chirping of unseen birds. The history of Jefferson is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Wayne County, a legacy visible in the neatly tilled fields that surround the community and the sturdy barns that dot the horizon. Early settlers, drawn by the rich earth, established a community that has since evolved, adapting its economic pulse to the changing tides of industry and commerce while retaining a core identity rooted in its rural heritage. The presence of the Ashtabula River, a vein of life and history, has shaped the region’s development, its banks offering cool respite and a gentle, murmuring soundtrack to the town's days. Though not a hub of bustling activity, Jefferson maintains a distinctive character, a place where the pace of life allows for contemplation, and the enduring spirit of its people is as palpable as the rich loam underfoot.

About This Jefferson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jefferson, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.801724, -82.022926. 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 Jefferson and Wayne County.

Detailed location data for Jefferson includes the ZIP code (43112), telephone area code (330, 216), county seat of Wayne County (Wooster), and school district assignment (Jefferson Area 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 Jefferson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.