Minford, Ohio
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About Minford
Minford is a small unincorporated community in southern Ohio.
Officially, Minford is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.74 square miles.
📰 Minford News Today
- Minford Basketball Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 14
- Minford man arrested after Scioto County child sexual assault investigation WSYX · Jul 1
- Man facing child sexual charges WSAZ · Jul 1
- Minford man arrested in domestic violence case WOWK 13 News · Jul 6
- 76-year-old pilot dies after plane crashes into house in southern Ohio WLWT · Jun 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Minford Unique
- The only place in America named Minford — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in southern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Minford
- Giovanni's — pizza
- Minford Dairy Bar — ice cream
- Skyline Family Restaurant
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Minford
- Minford High School
- Minford Middle School
- Minford Primary Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.