Reedsville Ohio Map

About Reedsville, Ohio

Reedsville is a locality in Meigs County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Reedsville is located at 39.1215°N, 81.7476°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45772.

Reedsville rests in a valley where the land begins to fold and crease, hinting at the larger Appalachian foothills to come. It lies 14.1 miles south-west of Parkersburg, WV (from Parkersburg, WV: bearing 225°T), and is situated 9.7 miles east-north-east of Chester. The Ohio River, a broad, silken ribbon, lies a short distance to the east, its presence a constant, low murmur beneath the everyday sounds of this Meigs County settlement. Rolling hills, cloaked in a dense green during the warmer months and etched with the stark, skeletal beauty of winter, press in on Reedsville, their slopes often a patchwork of small farms and thick woodland. The air here carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and pine, and in the late afternoon, the sunlight slants through the trees, painting long, golden stripes across the quiet streets. The character of Reedsville is one of quiet persistence, a place that feels deeply rooted in its surroundings, where the land dictates the pace of life. The history of Reedsville is tied to the fertile soil and the nearby river, which once served as a vital artery for trade and transport. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of agricultural bounty, established farms that still dot the landscape, their fields yielding corn, soybeans, and other crops that form the backbone of the local economy. While the days of extensive coal mining and timber operations have largely faded, a resilient spirit persists, evident in the small businesses that line Main Street and the agricultural cooperatives that keep the farming tradition alive. There are no grand monuments or sprawling tourist attractions in Reedsville; its distinction lies in its understated authenticity, a place where the past is not a relic but a living part of the present, shaping the enduring character of the community.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Reedsville, 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 Reedsville and Meigs County.

Detailed location data for Reedsville includes the ZIP code (45772), telephone area code (937), county seat of Meigs County (Pomeroy), and school district assignment. 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 Reedsville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.