Bladensburg, Ohio | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 40°17′5″N82°17′2″W / 40.28472°N 82.28389°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Knox |
| Townships | Clay, Jackson |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km2) |
| • Land | 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 180 |
| • Density | 545.2/sq mi (210.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 43005 |
| Area code | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-06740 [3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628866 [2] |
Bladensburg is a census-designated place (CDP) on the border between Clay and Jackson townships, Knox County, Ohio, United States. [4] [2] As of the 2020 census the CDP had a population of 180. It has a post office with the ZIP code 43005. [5] It lies along State Route 541 east of Martinsburg. [4]
Bladensburg was originally spelled "Bladensburgh", and under the latter name was laid out in 1833. [6] A post office has been in operation at Bladensburg(h) since 1834. [7]
Bladensburg is the former home of East Knox Elementary School. [8]
Bladensburg is also home to the Bladensburg Volunteer Fire Department, [9] with 42 volunteer firefighters. It is the main station for the Bladensburg Joint Fire District. [10]
Bladensburg is the home of a popular annual Christmas parade, which has been held since 1971. [11]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 180 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census [12] | |||