Welcome to Jacobsburg ...

Jacobsburg is located in Belmont County<1>.

The pronunciation of Jacobsburg: JAY-kubz-berg<2>

While we don't have a date for the founding of Jacobsburg, you might get a feel for it by knowing that the earliest mention that we've found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.

Jacobsburg is 1,290 feet [393 m] above sea level.<3>.

Time Zone: Jacobsburg lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time

Area Codes for Jacobsburg: 740 & 220<4>

The ZIP code for Jacobsburg: 43933<5>

Communities Also Named Jacobsburg ...

Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are two Ohio communities named Jacobsburg: This one is located in Belmont County and the other is located in Monroe County.

For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Jacobsburg.

Communities near Jacobsburg ...

We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Jacobsburg.

Wheeling
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
- Wheeling is located in Ohio County (WV)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wheeling
- Population from the 2020 Census: 26,283 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wheeling <6>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Wheeling
- From Jacobsburg to Wheeling
Moundsville
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
- Moundsville is located in Marshall County (WV)
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- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,117 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Moundsville <6>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Moundsville
- From Jacobsburg to Moundsville
Martins Ferry
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
- Martins Ferry is located in Belmont County
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- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,426 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Martins Ferry <6>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Martins Ferry
- From Jacobsburg to Martins Ferry
Saint Clairsville
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
- Saint Clairsville is located in Belmont County
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- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,085 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Clairsville <6>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Saint Clairsville
- From Jacobsburg to Saint Clairsville
Bellaire
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
- Bellaire is located in Belmont County
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- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,957 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bellaire <6>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellaire
- From Jacobsburg to Bellaire
Barnesville
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
- Barnesville is located in Belmont County
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- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,949 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Barnesville <6>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Barnesville
- From Jacobsburg to Barnesville
Shadyside
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
- Shadyside is located in Belmont County
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- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,513 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shadyside <6>
Bethlehem
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
- Bethlehem is located in Ohio County (WV)
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- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,298 people
Woodsfield
(18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
- Woodsfield is located in Monroe County
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- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,202 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Woodsfield <6>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodsfield
- From Jacobsburg to Woodsfield
Bridgeport
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
- Bridgeport is located in Belmont County
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- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,704 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bridgeport <6>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bridgeport
- From Jacobsburg to Bridgeport

To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.

We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Jacobsburg. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Jacobsburg.

Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Jacobsburg. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Jacobsburg.

We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Jacobsburg. See our Newspapers Page for Jacobsburg.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Jacobsburg ...

Looking for more information about Jacobsburg? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Jacobsburg, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Jacobsburg.

Adding Jacobsburg to Our Gazetteer ...

We originally found mention of Jacobsburg in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.

From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found (so far) for Jacobsburg was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).

For more details, see References and Mentions for Jacobsburg.

Footnotes ...

<1>	If you're interested in how the shape of Ohio's counties, including Belmont, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>	The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Jacobsburg. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
<3>	The elevation is an estimate for the area around Jacobsburg - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<4>	When there's a risk of an area code running out of phone numbers, an 'Overlay Area Code' is created that has the same geographic boundaries as the existing area code. In this case, the 740 code has been Overlayed with the 220 area code. New phone numbers in the Jacobsburg area will be assigned with one of these codes: 740 or 220. As a result, placing a call in the Jacobsburg area will require 10-digit dialing (where you enter both the area code and then the phone number).
<5>	ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Jacobsburg). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Jacobsburg or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
<6>	While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.