Rome Ohio Map

About Rome, Ohio

Rome is a locality in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 83. The population density is 139.3 people per km². Rome is located at 38.6662°N, 83.3781°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Rome is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 45669, 44085, 44878.

Rome occupies a quiet stretch of land defined by the persistent, winding course of Paddy Creek as it cuts through the earth. It lies 18.4 miles east-southeast of Ironton, OH (from Ironton, OH: bearing 110°T), and is situated 4.8 miles east-northeast of Huntington. The landscape here is characterized by the modest elevation of Pea Ridge, which silhouettes the horizon in a soft, hazy gray, while the nearby expanse of Twin Lakes provides a steady, reflective stillness to the surrounding fields. The air in Rome often carries the scent of damp soil and drying vegetation, a reminder of the deep, inland geography that keeps the town far from the reach of any distant coast. During the late afternoon, the light settles horizontally across the pastures, turning the grasses into a pale, burnished copper that glows with a fleeting, singular intensity.

Rome maintains a character forged by the steady cycles of the land and the endurance of its inhabitants, who have long looked toward the local soil for their sustenance. The Lawrence County Fairgrounds serve as a perennial center for the locality, acting as the primary stage for seasonal gatherings that mark the passage of time in an economy rooted in agriculture and the rhythms of the seasons. While the industrial legacy of the region remains visible in the quiet corners of the landscape, the daily pulse of Rome is measured by the slow, deliberate work of those tending to the fields or traveling toward the more forested reaches of the Wayne National Forest - Ironton Ranger District. To the north, the distant memory of Fitch Hollow shapes the drainage of the land, reinforcing a sense of isolation that feels both intentional and profoundly peaceful.

About This Rome Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rome, Ohio. Coordinates: 38.666203, -83.378143. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Rome includes the ZIP code (45669, 44085, 44878), telephone area code (419, 937), county seat of Lawrence County (Ironton), and school district assignment (Manchester Local School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.