Chillicothe, Ohio
Chillicothe is a city of 21,902 people in Ross County, Ohio, founded in 1803.
Why visit Chillicothe
Townapedia lists 28 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 80 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Danbarry Cinemas, Mount Logan, Adena Mansion and Adena Mound.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Chillicothe
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Chillicothe
Chillicothe is a city in Ross County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. The population was 22,059 at the 2020 census. The town's population peaked around 25,000 in 1960 and has held steady in the intervening decades.
From the Wikipedia article Chillicothe, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks28
Adena Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic mansion in Chillicothe, Ohio, USA
Adena Mound
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Archaeological site in Ross County, Ohio
Anthony and Susan Cardinal Walke House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic residence in Chillicothe, Ohio, United States
Canal Warehouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Building in Ohio, United States
Chillicothe Water and Power Company Pumping Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Waterworks in Ohio, United States of America
Grandview Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Cemetery in Chillicothe, Ohio
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
United States national historical park
Levi Anderson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
United States historic place
Mary Worthington Macomb House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Mountain House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Oak Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic farmhouse in southern Ohio, United States
Renick House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
16 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes80
Olive Garden
Restaurant · Italian · 2.0 mi
1417 North Bridge Street, Chillicothe
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Roosters Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 1.2 mi
10 North Plaza Boulevard, Chillicothe
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Texas Roadhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 2.0 mi
1470A North Bridge Street, Chillicothe
Mo-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Crazy Dogs Grill
Restaurant · 2.4 mi
1720 North Bridge Street, Chillicothe
Mo-We 11:00-19:00; Th-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:00-16:00
Bob Evans
Diner · American · 1.1 mi
1 Consumer Center Drive, Chillicothe
06:00-22:00
68 more on the map.
History
The region around Chillicothe was the center of the ancient Hopewell tradition, which flourished from 200 BC until 500 AD. This Amerindian culture had trade routes extending to the Rocky Mountains. They built earthen mounds for ceremonial and burial purposes throughout the Scioto and Ohio River valleys.
Later Native Americans who inhabited the area through the time of European contact included Shawnees. Present-day Chillicothe is the most recent of seven locations in Ohio that bore the name, because it was applied to the main town wherever the Chalakatha settled. Other population centers named Chillicothe in Ohio at one time include: one located at present-day Piqua, in Miami County; one located south of present-day Circleville, Pickaway County, on the Scioto River; a third about three miles (4.8 km) north of Xenia in Greene County, Ohio; a fourth at present-day Frankfort, Ross County, on Paint Creek; and a fifth also located in Ross County, at Hopetown, three miles north of modern Chillicothe.
In 1758 a settlement was established at this site by Shawnee Indians who had abandoned their village of Lower Shawneetown in November of that year. A group of Shawnees from Logstown also joined them.
From the History section of Chillicothe, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Churches and places of worship36
Wesley Chapel
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Chillicothe First Assembly of God
Church · Assemblies Of God · 2.5 mi
2580 Western Avenue, Chillicothe
Chillicothe Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist
510 Metzger Avenue, Chillicothe
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging15
Schools, colleges and libraries21
Healthcare8
Hopewell Health Centers
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
1049 Western Avenue, Chillicothe
Map of Chillicothe
227 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 21°F | 3.2 in | 5.0 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 24°F | 3.1 in | 3.5 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 31°F | 4.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 41°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 62°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 54°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 43°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 34°F | 2.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 26°F | 3.4 in | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chillicothe Mound City (2 mi away), rain and snow from Waverly Hcn, 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
Ross County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-04-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2011-07-13: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Millertime Airport (4OH4) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 32 miles away.
- Circleville 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Washington Court House 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- Lancaster 34 mi northeast, about 54 min by car
- Canal Winchester 36 mi north, about 58 min by car
- Grove City 37 mi north, about 59 min by car
- Pickerington 40 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Portsmouth 41 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Reynoldsburg 44 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Whitehall 44 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Columbus 45 mi north, about 1 h 15 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
- Chillicothe panoramic, Nyttend, Public domain
- Seip House in Chillicothe, Nyttend, Public domain
- Story Mound in Chillicothe, Nyttend, Public domain
- Anthony Walke House — Chillicothe, Ohio, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mountain House in Chillicothe, Nyttend, Public domain
- Pond in Yoctangee Park, Chillicothe Ohio - panoramio, Art Anderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chillicothe Water and Power Company Pumping Station, Nyttend, Public domain
- Yoctangee Park - Chillicothe, Ohio (2018), Dan Keck from Ohio, CC0
- Paint Street Chillicothe - panoramio, Art Anderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chillicothe Business District 8, Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chillicothe Business District 9, Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chillicothe Business District 7, Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chillicothe Business District 6, Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South Paint in downtown Chillicothe, Nyttend, Public domain
- Chillicothe City Hall, Nyttend, Public domain
- Chillicothe Business District 11, Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chillicothe Banner, Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Chillicothe, Nyttend, Public domain
- Chillicothe Business District 4, Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chillicothe Business District 5, Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Adena Mansion, Analogue Kid ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wesley Chapel, Hopetown, dok1, CC BY 2.0
- Canal Warehouse in Chillicothe, Nyttend, Public domain
- Levi Anderson House, Aesopposea, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Adena Mound, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Renick House, Paint Hill, Nyttend, Public domain
- Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mary Worthington Macomb House, dok1, CC BY 2.0
- Renick family graves in Grandview Cemetery, Nyttend, Public domain
- Oak Hill in North Fork Village, Nyttend, Public domain
- Tanglewood in Chillicothe, Nyttend, Public domain
- Vanmeter Church Street House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Anthony and Susan Cardinal Walke House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Kendrick-Barrett House site, Nyttend, Public domain
- 1953 Buick (4960641142), Don O'Brien from Piketon, Ohio, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Mountain House in late autumn, dok1, CC BY 2.0
- 1950's Studebaker Convertible (4863009057), Don O'Brien from Piketon, Ohio, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Banking Crisis of 1819 - Ohio Historical Marker 11-71 side 1, Nheyob, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Banking Crisis of 1819 - Ohio Historical Marker 11-71 side 2, Nheyob, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cotton Picking Cupboards in a Good Light - panoramio, Art Anderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
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