McArthur Ohio Map

About McArthur, Ohio

McArthur is a locality in Vinton County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,110. The population density is 469.8 people per km². McArthur is located at 39.2465°N, 82.4785°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45651.

McArthur rests in a fold of Vinton County, where the land rises and falls with a quiet insistence, each ridge a weathered shoulder against the sky. It lies 32.9 miles south-south-east of Lancaster, OH (from Lancaster, OH: bearing 169°T), and is situated 9.0 miles north-north-east of Wellston. Here, the air often carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a fragrance that seems to cling to the very buildings. The landscape is a study in muted greens and browns, a rolling terrain that softens the edges of everything it encompasses. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-cloudy sky, can be surprisingly bright, catching the mica flecks in the roadside gravel and casting long, deliberate shadows as dusk begins to gather, painting the quiet streets in hues of lavender and fading gold. The houses, many of them older, stand with a stoic resilience, their porches worn smooth by generations of feet, bearing witness to the slow, steady pulse of life in this part of southeastern Ohio. The story of McArthur is deeply entwined with the rich, dark soil and the enduring spirit of its people, a narrative of resourcefulness forged in the crucible of Appalachian life. Originally surveyed in the early 19th century, its growth was spurred by the fertile valleys that proved amenable to farming and the timber that cloaked the surrounding hills. For a time, logging and related industries provided the backbone of the local economy, with wagons laden with lumber a common sight on the winding roads. While those days have largely passed, a connection to the land persists, evident in the small farms that still dot the landscape and the quiet pride of those who call McArthur home. The nearby Hocking Hills region, with its stunning natural beauty, draws visitors who often find themselves lingering in the friendly embrace of McArthur, a place where history whispers from the weathered barns and the rustle of leaves.

About This McArthur Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of McArthur, 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 McArthur and Vinton County.

Detailed location data for McArthur includes the ZIP code (45651), telephone area code (937), county seat of Vinton County (McArthur), and school district assignment (Vinton County 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 McArthur is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.