Westminster Ohio Map

About Westminster, Ohio

Westminster is a locality in Allen County, Ohio, United States. It is a small community with a population of 526. The population density is 101.1 people per km². Westminster is located at 40.6934°N, 83.9802°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45806.

Westminster rests in a landscape of wide, open fields, where the earth stretches out in generous, fertile plains under a sky that often feels immense. It lies 7.4 miles east-south-east of Lima, OH (from Lima, OH: bearing 117°T), and is situated 8.3 miles east of Fort Shawnee. The terrain here, a gentle sweep of agricultural land, is punctuated by the occasional stand of mature oak trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers toward the sun. The air itself carries a certain clarity, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, casting long, golden shadows that deepen the greens of the corn and soybeans. The quietude of Westminster is a palpable thing, a hushed quality that settles over the land as the day draws to a close, broken only by the distant hum of a tractor or the call of a meadowlark. The history of Westminster is rooted in the industrious spirit of early settlers who saw potential in this rich, glacial-formed soil. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood of the community, a dependable rhythm of planting and harvest that has shaped the character of its people and the very layout of the surrounding countryside. While farming remains a cornerstone, the local economy has diversified, with small businesses and a burgeoning service sector contributing to the steady hum of commerce. A notable feature of Westminster is its enduring connection to the past, visible in the well-preserved architecture of its older buildings and the quiet pride its residents take in their shared heritage, a heritage that continues to unfold with each passing season.

About This Westminster Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Westminster, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.693384, -83.980221. 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 Westminster and Allen County.

Detailed location data for Westminster includes the ZIP code (45850), telephone area code (234, 330), county seat of Allen County (Lima), and school district assignment (Allen East 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 Westminster is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.