Old Fort is a census-designated place located in northern Pleasant Township, Seneca County, Ohio, United States;[2] located about a mile east of Ohio State Route 53 where N. Township Rd. 73 intersects with E. County Rd. 51. The ZIP code is 44861.[3]
Old Fort, Ohio | |
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census-designated place | |
Location of Old Fort, Ohio | |
| Coordinates: 41°14′26″N 83°9′2″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Seneca |
| Township | Pleasant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 143 |
| • Density | 247.83/sq mi (95.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 44861 |
| FIPS code | 39-58156 |
Old Fort was platted in 1882, and named after Fort Seneca, a fort built during the War of 1812.[4] A post office has been in operation at Old Fort since 1882.[5]
Old Fort High School is located on N. County Road 51.
Old Fort sits adjacent to the Sandusky River, which is a tributary to Lake Erie.
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| 2020 | 143 | — | |
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Municipalities and communities of Seneca County, Ohio, United States | ||
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County seat: Tiffin | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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