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Minford is a census-designated place located on the border of Harrison and Madison townships in northeastern Scioto County, Ohio, United States, about 14 miles (23 km) northeast of the county seat of Portsmouth. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 693.

Minford CDP overview:
Name:	Minford CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	Ohio
County:	Scioto County
Total Area:	1.75 sq mi (4.53 km²)
Land Area:	1.74 sq mi (4.52 km²)
Water Area:	0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Total Population:	641
Population Density:	367.76/sq mi (141.95/km²)
ZIP code:	45653
Area code:	740
FIPS code:	3950876

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History

The community was originally formed as Harrisonville in 1859, but its name was changed to Minford in 1917 due to the construction of the C&O Railroad, as there was another town along the railroad already named Harrisonville. The present name is in honor of the local Minford family.

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Geography

Physical geography

Minford is situated in rolling hills of the Appalachian Plateau and the Unglaciated Allegheny Plateau. These Appalachian foothills of southeastern Ohio, especially in nearby Shawnee State Park and Forest, have been nicknamed the “Little Smokies”.

Rivers

The Little Scioto River runs adjacent (east) of Minford and continues southward through the Minford area toward Sciotoville where it flows into the Ohio River.

Climate

The area consists of deciduous forests and is within the ecoregion of Appalachian mixed mesophytic forests.

Being located in extreme southern Ohio, approximately 7 miles (11 km) from the Ohio River and Ohio-Kentucky border, the climate of Minford lies in the transitional/borderline region of two climate zones, the humid continental climate and the humid subtropical climate. However, the climate is closer to the humid continental climate.

Minford’s weather is characterized by warm humid summers, cold wet winters, with brisk temperate spring and fall seasons. Rainfall amounts peak in late spring through summer (May to August).

Coordinates and distance to cities

Minford is located at 38°51′32″N 82°51′44″W / 38.85889°N 82.86222°W / 38.85889; -82.86222, which is approximately 14 miles (23 km) northeast of Portsmouth, 45 miles (72 km) northwest of Huntington, West Virginia, and about 90 miles (140 km) south of Columbus.

Location and referencing

The center of Minford is located at the junction of State Route 335 and State Route 139. However, the Minford Local School District covers most of Madison and Harrison townships, including places of different ZIP codes.

Zip codes

Minford’s post office has the ZIP code of 45653. Other ZIP codes in Harrison and Madison Townships include 45648 (Lucasville), 45662 (Portsmouth), and 45694 (Wheelersburg).