Fredericktown (Ohio) Voyage Tips and guide

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Fredericktown is a village of 2,600 people (2020) on the outskirts of Greater Columbus.

• Fredrock Glamping Experience. (updated Sep 2023)

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.

Map of Fredericktown (Ohio)

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.

• Owl Creek Trail. Small internal bike and hike path going north and south on the east side of the village. (updated May 2022)

• Fredericktown Historical Museum, E Sandusky St, [email protected]. Contains many objects related to local history. (updated May 2022)
• 40.4736-82.54311 Raleigh Mound (Rowley Mound). Native American mound. Viewable from street. (updated May 2022)

• 40.48106-82.54341 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. (updated May 2022)
• 40.513889-82.4938892 Knox Lake Wildlife Area (Knox Lake State Wildlife Area). Wildlife park with good birding and fishing opportunities. (updated May 2022)

• Salt Creek Café Bakery & Creamery, 111 N Mill St, ☏ +1-330-946-1012. Sells coffee and baked goods. (updated May 2022)
• Lem's Pizza, 110 N Mill St, ☏ +1-330-695-7111. Pizzeria. (updated May 2022)

• Heartland Country Resort, 3020 Township Rd 190, ☏ +1-740-513-1990, [email protected]. Bed and Breakfast in a lodge on a farm with petting zoo. Bookings require 2 nights of lodging at minimum. (updated May 2022)

• 40.47786-82.547841 Fredericktown Community Library, 1 Burgett Dr, ☏ +1-740-694-BOOK (2665), [email protected]. Hosts internet-connected computers. Free. (updated May 2022)

• 40.4806-82.54362 Fredericktown Presbyterian Church. (updated May 2022)