Portsmouth, Ohio

Portsmouth is a city located in Scioto County, Ohio, at the confluence of the Ohio and Scioto Rivers. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 20,909. It is the county seat of Scioto County{{GR|6}}. From 1930-1933, it was the home of the Portsmouth Spartans, the NFL franchise that became the Detroit Lions in 1934. Shawnee State University is located in Portsmouth.

Geography

Portsmouth is located at 38°44'35" North, 82°57'56" West (38.743186, -82.965436){{GR|1}}.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.6 km² (11.1 mi²). 27.9 km² (10.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.62% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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