Delaware, Ohio
Delaware is a city of 44,589 people in Delaware County, Ohio, founded in 1808.
Why visit Delaware
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 41 parks and trails, 63 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Strand Theatre, Austin Hall, Delaware County Courthouse and Delaware Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 21°F, and about 24 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Delaware
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Delaware
Delaware is a city in Delaware County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. It is located near the center of Ohio, about 30 miles (48 km) north of Columbus as part of the Columbus metropolitan area. The population was 41,302 at the 2020 census. Delaware was founded in 1808 and was incorporated in 1816.
From the Wikipedia article Delaware, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks12
Austin Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in Ohio, United States
Delaware County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Local government building in the United States
Delaware Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Public library in Delaware, Ohio
Edwards Gymnasium and Pfieffer Natatorium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Building in Ohio, US
Richard Ross Museum of Art
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Art museum in Delaware, Ohio
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic church in Delaware, Ohio, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds41
Stratford Ecological Center
Hiking and trails · 2.0 mi
3083 Liberty Road, Delaware
29 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes63
Ohana Island Grill & Bar
Restaurant · Hawaiian · 0.9 mi
14 West William Street, Delaware
Mo-Th 03:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Typhoon Asian Bistro
Restaurant · Chinese, Japanese, Sushi, Thai · 1.0 mi
10 North Sandusky Street
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
Yokai Ramen Bistro
Restaurant · Ramen · 1.0 mi
48 North Sandusky Street, Delaware
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-10:00
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
89 West William Street, Delaware
Mo-We 06:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-19:00; Su 06:00-16:00
Payne's Pizza & More
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.3 mi
400 West Central Avenue, Delaware
51 more on the map.
History
While the city and county of Delaware are named for the Lenape or Delaware people, the city of Delaware itself was founded on a Mingo village called Pluggy's Town. The first recorded settler was Joseph Barber in 1807. Shortly afterward, other men started settling in the area (according to the Delaware Historical Society); namely: Moses Byxbe, William Little, Solomon Smith, Elder Jacob Drake, Thomas Butler, and Ira Carpenter. In 1808, Moses Byxbe built the first framed house on William Street. Born in Delaware County in 1808, Charles Sweetser went on to become a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1849 to 1853. On March 11, 1808, a plan of the city was filed, marking the official founding of the town. Byxbe and the others planned the city to be originally on the east bank of the river, but it was switched to the west bank only a few days after the first plan was filed.
From the History section of Delaware, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship23
Stratford Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Shopping18
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries32
Healthcare6
Delaware Health Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
3 West Winter Street, Delaware
Map of Delaware
209 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 21°F | 2.7 in | 7.0 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 23°F | 2.3 in | 6.6 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 31°F | 3.0 in | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 41°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 61°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 55°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 34°F | 2.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 26°F | 2.9 in | 5.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Marysville (12 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
Delaware County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-05-02: Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2008-10-24: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike (Severe Storm)
- 2008-04-24: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ohio State University Airport (OSU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Powell 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Dublin 13 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Worthington 13 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Westerville 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Marysville 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Upper Arlington 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Hilliard 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Gahanna 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Columbus 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- Marion 22 mi north, about 35 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
- SanduskyStDelawareOhio, Ben Turover, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Edwards Gymnasium — Delaware, Ohio, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Elliott Hall, Ohio Wesleyan University — Delaware, Ohio, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Delaware Post Office — Delaware, Ohio, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- University Hall — Delaware, Ohio, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- OWU Student Observatory — Delaware, Ohio, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Delaware City School District, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Delaware County Courthouse — Delaware, Ohio, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Delaware Public Library entrance, Nyttend, Public domain
- Austin Hall, OWU, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. Mary's Catholic Church in Delaware from northwest, Nyttend, Public domain
- Stratford Methodist Episcopal Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- Merismodes fasciculata 15868189, Django Grootmyers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Merismodes fasciculata 15868192, Django Grootmyers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Slocum Hall, OWU, Nyttend, Public domain
- Ohio Wesleyan University Library 2, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ohio Wesleyan University Library 4, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WSLN 2, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WSLN, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Richard Ross Museum of Art, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Activism at Ohio Wesleyan University, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ohio Wesleyan University Library, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ohio Wesleyan University Library 3, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stuyvesant Hall, OWU, Nyttend, Public domain
- Merrick Hall - Ohio Wesleyan University, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- List of Ohio Wesleyan University buildings, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- List of Ohio Wesleyan University buildings 3, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Richard Ross Museum of Art 2, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Richard Ross Museum of Art 3, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Schimmel-Conrades Science Center, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ohio Wesleyan University Student Observatory, Nyttend, Public domain
- Shelby Field, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ohio Wesleyan Female College 4, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ohio Wesleyan Female College 3, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ohio Wesleyan Female College 2, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Community & Family Outreach Services Bs 2, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sandusky Street Historic District 4, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sandusky Street Historic District 3, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dressage, Hadi Baryon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dressage, Hadi Baryon, CC BY-SA 3.0
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