Welcome to Mark Center ...
Mark Center is located in Defiance County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Mark Center, you might get a feel for it by knowing that the earliest mention that we've found (so far) was on a map dated 1901.
A typical abbreviation for Mark Center: Mark Ctr. (or less commonly used: Mark Cen., Mark Cent. or Mark Cntr.)
Mark Center is 710 feet [216 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Mark Center lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Area Codes for Mark Center: 419 & 567<3>
The ZIP code for Mark Center: 43536<4>
Communities near Mark Center ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Mark Center.
- Defiance
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
- Bryan
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
- Paulding
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paulding have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paulding
- Paulding is located in Paulding County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,414 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Paulding <5>
- Hicksville
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
- Butler
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
- Edgerton
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
- Antwerp
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
- Woodburn
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
- Stryker
(18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
- Grabill
(18 miles [29 km] to the west)
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 Mark Center. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Mark Center.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Mark Center. 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 Mark Center.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Mark Center. See our Newspapers Page for Mark Center.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Mark Center ...
Looking for more information about Mark Center? 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 Mark Center, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Mark Center.
Adding Mark Center to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Mark Center 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 Mark Center was on a map titled George#&160;F. Cram Map (1901).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Mark Center.
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Ohio's counties, including Defiance, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Mark Center - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | 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 419 code has been Overlayed with the 567 area code. New phone numbers in the Mark Center area will be assigned with one of these codes: 419 or 567. As a result, placing a call in the Mark Center area will require 10-digit dialing (where you enter both the area code and then the phone number). |
| <4> | 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 Mark Center). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Mark Center or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |