Mount Sterling, Madison County
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| City | Mount Sterling |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Madison |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.719506 |
| Longitude | -83.265193 |
| Population | 1,737 |
| Density | 398.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 43746, 43143 |
| Area Code | 740, 614 |
| County Seat | London |
| School District | Madison-Plains Local School District |
Mount Sterling is a locality in Madison County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,737. The population density is 398.0 people per km². Mount Sterling is located at 39.7195°N, 83.2652°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 43143.
Mount Sterling rests within a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where the broad, fertile fields of Madison County give way to the more defined undulations that hint at the underlying geology. It lies 14.4 miles south-west of Grove City, OH (from Grove City, OH: bearing 219°T), and is situated 9.5 miles south-south-west of Pleasant Township. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, can carry a certain softness, a diffused light that settles over the scattered farmsteads and the quiet streets of the village. Oak and maple trees, mature and stoic, line the roadways and dot the pastures, their leaves catching the sunlight in a way that suggests a deep, unhurried connection to the earth. The sky above Mount Sterling often feels vast, a pale blue canvas that can deepen to a bruised purple at dusk, signaling the end of a day's work. The story of Mount Sterling is one of agricultural roots and resilient community life. Originally settled by pioneers drawn to the rich soil, the area has long been a heartland for farming, with corn and soybeans dominating the visual rhythm of the countryside. The local economy, while still anchored by agriculture, has diversified over time, accommodating small businesses and a steady flow of traffic along the main thoroughfares that connect it to larger centers. A notable landmark, the historic schoolhouse, stands as a quiet reminder of earlier educational efforts, a simple, enduring structure that has witnessed generations pass through its doors. The pace of life in Mount Sterling is one of measured continuity, a place where the seasons still dictate much of the activity and where neighborly ties remain a significant thread in the social fabric.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Sterling, 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 Mount Sterling and Madison County.
Detailed location data for Mount Sterling includes the ZIP code (43746), telephone area code (740, 614), county seat of Madison County (London), and school district assignment (Madison-Plains 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 Mount Sterling is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |