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Bluffton, Ohio
Bluffton is a village of 3,859 people in Allen County, Ohio, founded in 1861.
Why visit Bluffton
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 15 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Shannon Theater, Gallery 323 and Motter Metro Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 32 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Bluffton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bluffton
Bluffton, originally known as Shannon, is a village in Allen and Hancock counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 3,967 at the 2020 census. Bluffton is home to Bluffton University, a four-year educational institution affiliated with Mennonite Church USA. Bluffton is served by the Bluffton general aviation airport.
From the Wikipedia article Bluffton, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks3
Gallery 323
Museum
323 North Main Street, Bluffton
Th-Fr 12:00-16:00; Sa 09:00-14:00; PH closed
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes15
Bluffton Dari Freeze
Ice cream · 0.7 mi
595 South Main Street, Bluffton
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 13:00-21:00
Kira's Flipside Grill
Restaurant
133 North Main Street, Bluffton
Mo-We 11:00-23:00; Th-Sa 11:00-01:00; Su 11:00-22:00; PH closed
Campito Lindo
Restaurant · Mexican
142 North Main Street, Bluffton
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:15-20:00
Padrone's Pizza of Bluffton
Restaurant · Pizza
147 North Main Street, Bluffton
Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Company
Fast food · Popcorn
117 South Main Street, Bluffton
Mo-Th 09:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-21:30
3 more on the map.
History
The village was founded in 1831 by Swiss Mennonites, German Reformists and Irish Catholics. It was originally named 'Crogan's Corners' after the postmaster. When the citizens chose to incorporate as a village, the Irish suggested the name 'Shannon' because of the green fields around the area. As there was already a village named Shannon in the state, the town was renamed Bluffton for the hilly terrain of the town site.
Bank robber John Dillinger robbed the Bluffton Bank (now known as Citizens National Bank of Bluffton) of $6,000 on August 14, 1933.
In 2011, Bluffton celebrated its 150th birthday with a series of town-wide events.
From the History section of Bluffton, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship10
Saint John's United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 0.4 mi
223 West College Avenue, Bluffton
First Missionary Church
Church · Protestant · 0.4 mi
247 North Lawn Avenue, Bluffton
Tri-County Family Assembly of God
Church · 0.7 mi
835 North Main Street, Bluffton
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare2
Map of Bluffton
58 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 19°F | 2.6 in | 10.6 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 22°F | 2.2 in | 8.3 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 30°F | 2.6 in | 4.3 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 3.8 in | 0.8 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 61°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 44°F | 2.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 34°F | 2.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 25°F | 2.6 in | 6.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pandora (5 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
Allen 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)
- 2012-08-20: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2007-08-27: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Findlay Airport (FDY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Pandora 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Columbus Grove 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Arlington 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Glandorf 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Lima 16 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Findlay 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Elida 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Forest 20 mi east, about 33 min by car
- Cridersville 21 mi southwest, about 34 min by car
- Spencerville 27 mi southwest, about 44 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Bluffton, Major optics, CC BY 3.0
- Downtown Bluffton (Wikivoyage), Major optics, CC BY 3.0
- HPIM1151 (99721297), Josh Smith from Findlay, USA, CC BY 2.0
- ISS065-E-123451 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS014-E-17425 - View of Michigan, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-123452 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS025-E-5932 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- STS132-E-13213 - View of Earth, NASA, Public domain
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