Wilberforce Ohio Map

About Wilberforce, Ohio

Wilberforce is a locality in Greene County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,951. The population density is 249.6 people per km². Wilberforce is located at 39.7162°N, 83.8777°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 45385.

Wilberforce lies in a landscape of gentle slopes and broad, fertile fields, where the sky seems to stretch forever, a canvas for shifting clouds. It lies 3.5 miles north-east of Xenia, OH (from Xenia, OH: bearing 52°T), and is situated 9.9 miles east of Beavercreek. The air here carries the scent of turned earth and, in the warmer months, the sweet perfume of ripening corn, a testament to the enduring agricultural spirit of Greene County. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like arthritic fingers, stand sentinel along the edges of the farmland, their leaves rustling with secrets whispered by the wind. Creeks, shallow and clear, carve meandering paths through the terrain, their banks often edged with wild violets and the tenacious green of sumac, reflecting the pale, diffused light of an Ohio afternoon. The history of Wilberforce is intrinsically tied to the pursuit of knowledge and the legacy of African American achievement. Founded in the mid-19th century, it became a beacon of education and intellectual life, a place where aspiring minds could flourish. This heritage is palpable in the dignified architecture of its institutions, buildings that have witnessed generations of students pass through their halls, their stories now etched into the very character of the place. The local economy, while still anchored by the surrounding agricultural productivity, has also been shaped by these centers of learning, drawing in a diverse population and fostering a quiet, studious atmosphere that permeates the everyday life of Wilberforce.

About This Wilberforce Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Wilberforce, 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 Wilberforce and Greene County.

Detailed location data for Wilberforce includes the ZIP code (45384), telephone area code (937), county seat of Greene County (Xenia), and school district assignment (Xenia Community 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 Wilberforce is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.