Why visit Ballville
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 1 place to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Paramount Cinema, Frederick Fabing House, Joseph and Rachel Bartlett House and Spiegel Grove State Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 18°F, and about 26 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Ballville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ballville
Ballville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sandusky County, Ohio, United States, adjacent to Fremont. The population was 3,823 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Ballville, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks8
Frederick Fabing House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Joseph and Rachel Bartlett House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Fremont, Ohio
Sandusky County Jail and Sheriff's House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic government building in Ohio, United States
Soldiers and McKinley Memorial Parkways
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Brick streets in Fremont, Ohio
Spiegel Grove
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Former estate of Rutherford B. Hayes
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Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes1
Garrison
Diner · American · 2.2 mi
209 Garrison Street, Fremont
History
Ballville was laid out around 1840. The community was named after Colonel Ball, a local Indian fighter.
From the History section of Ballville, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship17
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Saint Ann Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.2 mi
1021 West State Street, Fremont
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Healthcare1
Map of Ballville
54 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 18°F | 2.7 in | 8.4 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 20°F | 2.4 in | 6.9 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 28°F | 2.8 in | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 3.8 in | 1.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 63°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 61°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 54°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 33°F | 2.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 24°F | 2.6 in | 5.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Fremont (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Sandusky County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2006-07-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2005-01-11: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Toledo Executive Airport (TDZ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Stony Prairie 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Fremont 3 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Green Springs 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Gibsonburg 10 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Oak Harbor 13 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Tiffin 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Woodville 15 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Pemberville 17 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Fostoria 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Genoa 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Joseph and Rachel Bartlett House, Nyttend, Public domain
- McKinley Memorial Parkway in Fremont, Nyttend, Public domain
- Frederick Fabing House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Spiegel Grove (Rutherford B. Hayes Summer Home), User:Shadow2700, Public domain
- St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Fremont, Nyttend, Public domain
- Sandusky County Sheriff's Residence and Jail — Fremont, Ohio, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hayes grave at Spiegel Grove, User:Shadow2700, Public domain
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