Why visit Eaton
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 24 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include The Roberts Bridge, Christman Bridge, Eaton High School and Acton House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Eaton
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About Eaton
Eaton is a city in and the county seat of Preble County, Ohio, United States. It is approximately 24 miles (39 km) west of Dayton. The population was 8,375 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Eaton, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks5
Eaton High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
High school in Eaton, Preble County, Ohio
600 Hillcrest Dr, Eaton
Acton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
United States historic place
Roberts Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Covered bridge in Eaton, Ohio
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Christman Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes24
Tokyo 212 Hibachi and Sushi
Restaurant · Japanese · 0.7 mi
1313 North Barron Street, Eaton
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.5 mi
1125 North Barron Street, Eaton
Mo-We 06:00-24:00; Th-Sa 06:00-01:00; Su 07:00-24:00
12 more on the map.
History
Eaton was founded and platted in 1806 by William Bruce. The village derives its name from William Eaton, the U.S. Consul General to Tunis from 1797–1803 and commander of U.S. military forces in First Barbary War. In addition to the city of Eaton and the county of Preble, various streets in Eaton (including Barron, Decatur, Israel, Wadsworth, and Somers) were named in honor of heroes of the First Barbary War and Second Barbary War.
The town grew quickly following its establishment. In 1846, the town first had 1000 inhabitants. This growth was primarily derived from the town's location at the strategic junction of two turnpikes. In 1849, Eaton was the site of a cholera outbreak. About half of the inhabitants fled; of the remaining 600 people, 120 died. In June 1859, a fire in Eaton destroyed thirteen of its primary business establishments. The total loss was estimated at $40,000 to $50,000. Caused by incendiaries, the fire scorched the courthouse and left it a brown color.
From the History section of Eaton, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship13
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Twin Valley South Elementary School
School · 5.2 mi
100 Education Dr, West Alexandria
Twin Valley South Middle School
School · 5.2 mi
100 Education Dr, West Alexandria
Healthcare5
Map of Eaton
72 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 17°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 19°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 28°F | 3.6 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 38°F | 4.5 in |
| May | 73°F | 49°F | 4.8 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 59°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 62°F | 4.3 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 60°F | 3.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 52°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 41°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 31°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 23°F | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Eaton (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
Preble 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)
- 2008-10-24: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2005-01-11: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Richmond Municipal Airport (RID) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Lake Lakengren 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- West Alexandria 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Camden 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Lewisburg 8 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- New Paris 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Farmersville 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- New Lebanon 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Brookville 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Richmond 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Trotwood 17 mi east, about 27 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
- Eaton, Ohio (2021), Logan Rickert, CC BY 2.0
- Eaton High School main entrance, Nyttend, Public domain
- Roberts Covered Bridge, eastern end, Nyttend, Public domain
- Acton House in Eaton, Nyttend, Public domain
- Christman Covered Bridge, eastern portal, Nyttend, Public domain
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