Morristown Ohio Map

About Morristown, Ohio

Morristown is a locality in Belmont County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 240. The population density is 141.3 people per km². Morristown is located at 40.0631°N, 81.0743°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 43759.

Morristown rests in a quiet hollow, where the gentle roll of Belmont County's hills begins to deepen, hinting at the steeper inclines that lie beyond. It lies 18.5 miles south-east of West Chester, OH (from West Chester, OH: bearing 129°T), and is situated 9.3 miles west of St. Clairsville. The landscape here is a patchwork of cultivated fields and dense woodlands, a testament to the land's enduring ability to yield sustenance. Even in the afternoon sun, a cool, earthy scent often rises from the soil, carrying the faint perfume of damp leaves and distant hay. The sky above Morristown is a broad canvas, its moods shifting with the seasons, from the crisp, blue clarity of autumn to the soft, grey blanket of winter. Here, the roads meander like streams, following the contours of the terrain, leading past weathered barns and sturdy farmhouses that seem as rooted to the earth as the ancient oaks that line the ridges. The story of Morristown is deeply entwined with the rich coal seams that once pulsed beneath this ground, a history that shaped its growth and its people. For generations, the rhythmic clang of mining tools echoed through these valleys, fueling the fires of industry in distant cities. Though the mines have largely fallen silent, the legacy of that era remains, visible in the resilient spirit of its inhabitants and the enduring camaraderie that still defines the community. The local economy now leans towards agriculture and small businesses, a gentle shift from its industrial past, with farmers tending the fertile land and shopkeepers greeting neighbors with a familiar warmth. Occasionally, the distant rumble of a train can still be heard, a reminder of the transportation networks that once carried the bounty of Morristown and its surrounding hills to the wider world.

About This Morristown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Morristown, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.063126, -81.074268. 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 Morristown and Belmont County.

Detailed location data for Morristown includes the ZIP code (45761), telephone area code (937, 740), county seat of Belmont County (St. Clairsville), and school district assignment (Union 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 Morristown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.