Washington Court House Ohio Map

About Washington Court House, Ohio

Washington Court House is a locality in Fayette County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of 14,439. The population density is 617.7 people per km². Washington Court House is located at 39.5365°N, 83.4391°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 43160.

Washington Court House unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling farmland, a region where the broad Ohio sky seems to press down upon the earth with a palpable, serene weight. It lies 28.1 miles east-south-east of Xenia, OH (from Xenia, OH: bearing 111°T), and is situated 5.3 miles south-south-west of Bloomingburg. Here, the terrain is a study in subtle contours, a mosaic of cultivated fields that stretch towards horizons softened by the haze of distant trees. The air, especially in the late afternoon, often carries a quiet hum, a blend of buzzing insects and the faint rumble of machinery from fields that define the very character of this place. The houses, often set back from the roads, possess a grounded dignity, their porches inviting the slow passage of a summer evening. The history of Washington Court House is a narrative of agricultural ambition and community spirit, rooted deeply in the fertile soil that has sustained its economy for generations. Originally surveyed in the early 19th century, it grew to serve the needs of surrounding farmers, its grain elevators and processing plants a testament to the bounty of the land. Today, while agriculture remains a cornerstone, the economy has broadened, embracing light manufacturing and service industries that provide a steady, unhurried rhythm to daily life. The presence of historic public buildings, their brickwork weathered by decades of Ohio seasons, speaks to a continuity of purpose, a quiet pride in what has been built and what continues to thrive in Washington Court House.

About This Washington Court House Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Washington Court House, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.536451, -83.439084. 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 Washington Court House and Fayette County.

Detailed location data for Washington Court House includes the ZIP code (43160), telephone area code (614), county seat of Fayette County (Washington Court House), and school district assignment (Washington Court House City 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 Washington Court House is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.