Martins Ferry, Ohio

About Martins Ferry

Martins Ferry is a close-knit town in eastern Ohio, home to 6,050 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Martins Ferry is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.33 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,597 residents per square mile.

📰 Martins Ferry News Today

• UPDATE: Water restored in Martins Ferry; boil order in place WTOV · Aug 11
• Martins Ferry without water after traffic crash damages system WTRF · Aug 11
• Martins Ferry Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 26
• St. Clairsville Girls Freshman Volleyball @ Martins Ferry MaxPreps · Aug 18
• Mary Jo (Longar) Baker Legacy obituary · Aug 16

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Martins Ferry Unique

• The only place in America named Martins Ferry — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in eastern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,050.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Martins Ferry

• Bob Evans — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Sedgwick House Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Martins Ferry

• Fodor Memorial Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Martins Ferry

• Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School
• Martins Ferry High School
• Martins Ferry Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• East Ohio Regional Hospital ★★ (2/5 CMS rating)

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Martins Ferry

🏘️ Nearby Communities