Fredericktown (Ohio)
Fredericktown is a village of 2,600 people (2020) on the outskirts of Greater Columbus.
- Fredrock Glamping Experience.
Understand
Fredericktown is a small village located in the northeastern part of Ohio, approximately 28 kilometers northwest of Lisbon, which serves as the administrative center of the county. Columbus, the state capital, is situated about 281 kilometers to the southwest. Fredericktown is an unincorporated township within St. Clair Township.
The settlement of this area began in 1795 when Timothy Sheerer first established himself there. The name "Fredericktown" originated in 1801 when it was officially settled and named after George Frederick, who operated a sawmill and gristmill in the area. Little Beaver Creek, a tributary of the Ohio River, flows nearby, and Ohio State Route 170 passes through the region.
Get in
By car
Fredericktown is at the junction of State Routes 13 and 95, which travel north–south and east–west respectively. SR13 passes through the west side of Fredericktown.
The nearest major airport is John Glenn Columbus International Airport about 54 miles south, in Columbus.
Get around
- Owl Creek Trail. Small internal bike and hike path going north and south on the east side of the village.
See
- Fredericktown Historical Museum, E Sandusky St, fredericktownhistoricalsociety@gmail.com. Contains many objects related to local history.
- 🌍 Raleigh Mound (Rowley Mound). Native American mound. Viewable from street.
Do
- 🌍 Fredericktown Tomato Show (Downtown). W-Sa following Labor Day. Annual summer tomato-themed street fair, typically on the first weekend in September. Major events include the Baby Crawl Contest, Bathtub Races, Little Miss Tomato Contest, Pedal Tractor Pulls, five-mile run, and more.
- 🌍 Knox Lake Wildlife Area (Knox Lake State Wildlife Area). Wildlife park with good birding and fishing opportunities.
Eat
- Salt Creek Café Bakery & Creamery, 111 N Mill St, ☏ +1-330-946-1012. Sells coffee and baked goods.
- Lem's Pizza, 110 N Mill St, ☏ +1-330-695-7111. Pizzeria.
Sleep
- Heartland Country Resort, 3020 Township Rd 190, ☏ +1-740-513-1990, stay@heartlandcountryresort.com. Bed and Breakfast in a lodge on a farm with petting zoo. Bookings require 2 nights of lodging at minimum.
Connect
- 🌍 Fredericktown Community Library, 1 Burgett Dr, ☏ +1-740-694-BOOK (2665), fredericktown@knox.net. Hosts internet-connected computers. Free.
Cope
- 🌍 Fredericktown Presbyterian Church.