Philo, Ohio

Philo, Ohio
Village
The previous bridge to Duncan Falls
The previous bridge to Duncan Falls
Location of Philo, Ohio
Location of Philo, Ohio
Location of Philo in Muskingum County
Location of Philo in Muskingum County
Coordinates: 39°51′41″N 81°54′32″W / 39.86139°N 81.90889°W / 39.86139; -81.90889
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyMuskingum
TownshipHarrison
Area
[1]
 • Total0.51 sq mi (1.33 km2)
 • Land0.51 sq mi (1.33 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
755 ft (230 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total720
 • Density1,406.25/sq mi (542.58/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
43771
Area code740
FIPS code39-62442[3]
GNIS feature ID2399665[2]

Philo (/ˈfaɪloʊ/ FY-loh[4]) is a village in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States, along the Muskingum River. The population was 720 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Zanesville micropolitan area. Philo is the closest municipality to Blue Rock State Park.

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Philo, Ohio
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Ohio Pronunciation Guide | Ohio University". www.ohio.edu. Ohio University. 2016. Retrieved August 29, 2023.