Damascus, OH

Damascus is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in southern Mahoning and northern Columbiana counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The 2020 census counted 418 residents. The community lies at the intersection of U.S. Route 62 and State Routes 173 and 534. The community is located in southwestern Goshen Township in Mahoning County and northwestern Butler Township in Columbiana County. Taken together, these details give a newcomer a usable picture of Damascus, where its history, geography, and current gathering places meet. For Damascus, the memorable detail is the way older history and current gathering places share one local map. Damascus was platted in 1808. The community derives its name from the ancient city of Damascus, Syria.