Damascus is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in southwestern Goshen Township in Mahoning County and northwestern Butler Township in Columbiana County in the U.S. state of Ohio.[3][4] As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 443.[5] The community lies at the intersection of U.S. Route 62 and State Routes 173 and 534.[6]
Damascus, Ohio | |
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Census-designated place | |
Damascus Grade School | |
Location of Damascus in Mahoning and Columbiana counties and in the State of Ohio | |
| Coordinates: 40°54′4″N 80°57′18″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Counties | Mahoning, Columbiana |
| Townships | Goshen, Butler |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.81 sq mi (2.09 km2) |
| • Land | 0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,115 ft (340 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 418 |
| • Density | 523.15/sq mi (202.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 44619 |
| Area code(s) | 330, 234 |
| FIPS code | 39-20030 |
| GNIS code | 1064504 |
| School District | West Branch Local |
Damascus has a post office, with the ZIP code of 44619.[7] The Mahoning County portion of Damascus is part of the Youngstown-Warren metropolitan area, while the Columbiana County portion is part of the Salem micropolitan area.
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| 2020 | 418 | — | |
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Damascus was platted in 1808.[9] The community derives its name from the ancient city of Damascus, Syria.[10] Damascus was originally built up chiefly by Quakers.[11]
The Damascus post office opened in 1828.[12]
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