Syracuse Ohio Map

About Syracuse, Ohio

Syracuse is a locality in Meigs County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 593. The population density is 273.3 people per km². Syracuse is located at 38.9976°N, 81.9740°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45779.

Syracuse, Ohio, lies in a gentle curve of the Ohio River, where the land rises into rolling hills that cradle the small community. It lies 28.9 miles south-west of Parkersburg, WV (from Parkersburg, WV: bearing 230°T), and is situated 6.8 miles south-south-west of Chester. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of the riverbottom, mingled with the crispness of pine from the surrounding forests. During the late afternoon, the sun, beginning its descent, casts long, amber shadows across the fields, painting the weathered barns and modest homes in a warm, ephemeral glow. The pace of life in Syracuse is dictated less by clocks and more by the slow, steady passage of river traffic and the changing seasons, a quiet rhythm that allows for contemplation and a deep connection to the land. The history of Syracuse is intrinsically tied to the Ohio River, serving for many years as a vital port for steamboats transporting goods and passengers. Early settlers were drawn to its fertile land and the promise of commerce, establishing a local economy that initially relied heavily on agriculture and timber. Later, the discovery of salt deposits brought a boom to the area, with salt furnaces dotting the riverbanks and fueling further growth. Though the salt industry has long since faded, the echoes of that industrious past remain, a subtle undercurrent in the quiet hum of present-day Syracuse, where the river continues to be the lifeblood, a constant reminder of the generations who have called this place home.

About This Syracuse Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Syracuse includes the ZIP code (45779), telephone area code (937), county seat of Meigs County (Pomeroy), and school district assignment (Southern 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 Syracuse is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.