Shawnee Ohio Map

About Shawnee, Ohio

Shawnee is a locality in Perry County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 396. The population density is 50.7 people per km². Shawnee is located at 39.6048°N, 82.2115°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 43782.

Shawnee lies in a fold of Perry County, where the land begins its patient ascent toward the Appalachian foothills. It lies 22.0 miles east-south-east of Lancaster, OH (from Lancaster, OH: bearing 110°T), and is situated 7.5 miles south of New Lexington. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of summer or the fiery hues of autumn, define the horizon, their slopes often etched with the pale lines of abandoned strip mines that speak of a different era. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a clean, cool exhalation that rises from the valleys, particularly after a rain. Small streams, like threads of spun silver, weave through the landscape, their murmur a constant, quiet counterpoint to the rustle of leaves and the distant call of a crow. The character of Shawnee is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land’s demanding beauty is met with a steady, unpretentious spirit. This is a place shaped by the deep veins of coal that once pulsed beneath its surface, a history that left an indelible mark on its economy and character. For generations, mining was the lifeblood of Shawnee, drawing families and forging a strong sense of community forged in shared labor and the ever-present risk. Though the mines have long since gone silent, their legacy can still be seen in the weathered facades of buildings and the stories that linger in the air. Today, the local economy is a mosaic, with small businesses and agricultural ventures finding their footing on the rich, dark soil. The land itself, once exploited for its mineral wealth, now offers a different kind of bounty, supporting farms and providing a backdrop for a life lived at a measured pace, where the changing seasons are not just a backdrop, but a vital part of the daily rhythm.

About This Shawnee Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Shawnee, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.604792, -82.211537. 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 Shawnee and Perry County.

Detailed location data for Shawnee includes the ZIP code (43782), telephone area code (740), county seat of Perry County (New Lexington), and school district assignment (Three Rivers 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 Shawnee is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.