Why visit Middleport
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 1 place to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Pomeroy–Mason Bridge, John Downing, Jr., House and Middleport Public Library.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Middleport
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Middleport
Middleport is the largest village in Meigs County, Ohio, along the Ohio River. The population was 2,208 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Middleport, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Pomeroy–Mason Bridge
Bridge · 1.9 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks7
John Downing, Jr., House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Middleport, Ohio, listed on the NRHP
Middleport Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Public library in Middleport, Ohio, United States
Powell-Redmond House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Building in West Virginia, United States
Shumaker-Lewis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Building in West Virginia, United States
The Gold Houses
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic houses in West Virginia, United States
William H. Grant House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Hobson Site
Monument and historic site · 1.0 mi
Archaeological site in Ohio, US
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes1
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.5 mi
811 West Main Street, Pomeroy
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
History
Middleport was founded during the 1820s, a time of great prosperity and rapidly increasing commerce in Meigs County. Among its earliest industries was a cotton mill, built despite the lack of cotton production in the vicinity. The village was founded as "Sheffield", and throughout its history it has also used the names of "Coalport" and "Salisbury". The name Middleport refers to the city's location on the Ohio River halfway between Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. Three Middleport buildings, the John Downing Jr. House, the William H. Grant House, and the Middleport Public Library, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Middleport, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship7
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare1
Map of Middleport
30 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 22°F | 3.2 in | 5.6 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 22°F | 3.2 in | 4.5 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 30°F | 3.9 in | 3.3 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 40°F | 3.7 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 74°F | 50°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 58°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 62°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 60°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 52°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 41°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 32°F | 2.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 26°F | 3.4 in | 3.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Carpenter 2 S (13 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Meigs County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-04-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2018-04-17: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2012-08-20: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Gordon K. Bush Ohio University Regional Airport (ATO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Gallipolis 14 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Athens 23 mi north, about 37 min by car
- McArthur 28 mi northwest, about 45 min by car
- Parkersburg 34 mi northeast, about 54 min by car
- Glouster 35 mi north, about 57 min by car
- Vienna 37 mi northeast, about 59 min by car
- Teays Valley 39 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Marietta 44 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Huntington 45 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- St. Albans 45 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Middleport Ohio 2nd Avenue, Tim Kiser ( w:User:Malepheasant ), CC BY-SA 3.0 us
- The Gold Houses 2013-09-01 16-57-44, curryrussell, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shumaker-Lewis House 2013-09-18 11-39-48, thekingofmice, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Powell-Redmond House 2013-09-01 17-05-21, curryrussell, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Middleport Public Library, Nyttend, Public domain
- William H. Grant House in Middleport, Nyttend, Public domain
- John Downing, Jr., House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Pomeroy-Mason Bridge, Brian M. Powell (user Bitmapped on en.wikipedia ), CC BY-SA 3.0
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