Gahanna, Ohio
Gahanna is a city of 35,486 people in Franklin County, Ohio, founded in 1849.
Why visit Gahanna
Townapedia lists 17 museums and landmarks, 57 parks and trails, 208 places to eat, 21 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Dine-In Easton 30, Ohio Dominican University, Agler–La Follette House and Elam Drake House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 22°F, and about 28 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Gahanna
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Gahanna
Gahanna is a city in northeastern Franklin County, Ohio, United States. It is a suburb of Columbus. The population was 35,726 at the 2020 census. It was founded in 1849.
From the Wikipedia article Gahanna, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Ohio Dominican University
School · 4.4 mi
Private liberal arts university in Columbus, Ohio, United States
Museums and landmarks17
Agler–La Follette House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
House in Mifflin Township, Ohio
Elam Drake House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in Columbus, Ohio, United States
George and Christina Ealy House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
House in New Albany, Ohio
Jonathan Noble House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Kahiki Supper Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Former restaurant in Columbus, Ohio
McDannald Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
House in Columbus, Ohio
Old Port Columbus Terminal
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic building in Columbus, Ohio
Presbyterian Parsonage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Historic parsonage in the Central College neighborhood of Westerville, Ohio, United States
Valley Dale Ballroom
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic venue in Columbus, Ohio, USA
Ohio History of Flight Museum
Museum · 2.6 mi
Aviation museum in Columbus, Ohio
5 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds57
Legoland Discovery Center Columbus
Sports field and stadium · 2.2 mi
157 Easton Town Center, Columbus
Su-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-20:00
Pathways Park (Trailhead)
Hiking and trails · 2.8 mi
Park with trail user amenities including parking, portable restrooms, and seating. www.centralohiogreenways.com
4475 Sunbury Road, Columbus
45 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes208
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.1 mi
4015 Easton Station, Columbus
Mo-Th 05:30-22:00; Fr 05:30-23:00; Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 06:30-21:30
Biggby Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.9 mi
5026 Hamilton Road, Columbus
Mo-Sa 06:00-20:00; Su 07:00-20:00
Brio
Restaurant · Italian · 2.1 mi
3993 Easton Station, Columbus
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Bubbles - Tea & Juice Co.
Cafe · Tea, Juice · 2.1 mi
244 Easton Town Center, Columbus
Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Chi Thai
Restaurant · Thai · 2.5 mi
5577 North Hamilton Road, Columbus
Mo-Th 11:30-20:45; Fr 11:30-21:00; Sa 11:45-21:00; Su 11:45-20:45
Condado Tacos
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.2 mi
4077 Fenlon Street, Columbus
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Cooper's Hawk
Diner · American · 2.2 mi
4230 The Strand, Columbus
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30, Su 11:00-21:00
Cumin & Curry
Restaurant · Indian · 2.5 mi
4155 Morse Crossing, Columbus
Mo-Fr 11:30-14:30, Sa-Su 11:30-14:30, Su-Tu 16:30-21:00, We-Sa 16:30-21:30
Del Mar
Restaurant · American, Mediterranean · 2.2 mi
4089 The Strand East, Columbus
Mo-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00
196 more on the map.
History
Gahanna was founded along the Big Walnut Creek in 1849 by John Clark of Ross County from 800 acres (320 ha) of land that his father, Joseph Clark, had purchased from Governor Worthington in 1814. Clark named his property the Gahanna Plantation, from which the City of Gahanna derives its name. The name Gahanna is derived from a Native American word for three creeks joining into one and is the former name of the Big Walnut Creek. The City of Gahanna's Official Seal refers to this confluence of three creeks with the inscription "Three In One".
Gahanna maintained a considerable rivalry with the adjacent village of Bridgeport. Located directly across Granville Street from Gahanna and also along the banks of the Big Walnut Creek, Bridgeport was founded in 1853 by Jesse Baughman, a former Franklin County Commissioner. The two villages eventually put aside their differences and merged into one. They adopted the name Gahanna as there was already another village in Ohio called Bridgeport. In March 1881, 55 citizens of Gahanna petitioned Franklin County to incorporate the village. The incorporation was granted in June and was recorded on August 8, 1881. The now-incorporated village then held its first mayoral election and on October 6, 1881, swore in its first mayor, L. John Neiswander.
From the History section of Gahanna, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay21
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbus - Easton Area
Motel and hotel · 2.8 mi
4899 Sunbury Road, Columbus
Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbus Airport
Motel and hotel · 2.6 mi
4300 International Gateway, Columbus
Churches and places of worship24
Central College Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
All Saints Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 2.9 mi
5101 Johnstown Road, New Albany
Shopping40
Gas and EV charging18
Schools, colleges and libraries53
Charles School At Ohio Dominican University
School · 4.7 mi
1270 Brentnell Ave, Columbus
Healthcare11
Passport Health Gahanna Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
501 Morrison Road, Gahanna
Map of Gahanna
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 22°F | 3.0 in | 9.5 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 24°F | 2.4 in | 7.6 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 32°F | 3.6 in | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 42°F | 3.9 in | 0.5 in |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 45°F | 2.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 35°F | 2.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 27°F | 3.1 in | 5.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Columbus Port Columbus Intl Ap 72428 (3 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
Franklin County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-10-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 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)
- 2008-10-24: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Whitehall 5 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Bexley 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Westerville 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Columbus 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Reynoldsburg 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- New Albany 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Pataskala 8 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Worthington 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Upper Arlington 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Pickerington 12 mi southeast, about 19 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
- Gahanna City Hall 1, Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Big Walnut Creek through Creekside Gahanna 1, Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Creekside Gahanna Plaza 1, Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- House - Gahanna, OH - 8498125598, Pythaglio, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Creekside Gahanna Plaque 1, Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- House - Gahanna, OH - 8498125660, Pythaglio, CC BY-SA 2.0
- School - Gahanna, OH, Pythaglio, CC BY-SA 2.0
- School - Gahanna, OH - 8489309487, Pythaglio, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Creekside Gahanna 1, Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Conocybe aporos 67012176, Django Grootmyers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Conocybe aporos 67012167, Django Grootmyers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Conocybe aporos 67012181, Django Grootmyers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Conocybe aporos 67012188, Django Grootmyers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Conocybe aporos 67012184, Django Grootmyers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mifflin Township Meeting Hall & Offices 1, Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gloniopsis subrugosa 35610008, Django Grootmyers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gloniopsis subrugosa 35610020, Django Grootmyers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gloniopsis subrugosa 35610011, Django Grootmyers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gloniopsis subrugosa 35610024, Django Grootmyers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hemipholiota populnea 8969145, Django Grootmyers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hemipholiota populnea 8969143, Django Grootmyers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gloniopsis subrugosa 35610030, Django Grootmyers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gloniopsis subrugosa 35610013, Django Grootmyers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gloniopsis subrugosa 35610015, Django Grootmyers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hemipholiota populnea 8969144, Django Grootmyers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gloniopsis subrugosa 35609994, Django Grootmyers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gloniopsis subrugosa 35609999, Django Grootmyers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lachnum virgineum 15858618, Django Grootmyers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gloniopsis subrugosa 35610004, Django Grootmyers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nafzger-Miller House 1, Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nafzger-Miller House 2, Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Body wrap treatment, Eugenia Garnes, CC BY 2.5
- Shepard Street School 1, Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US-62 over Big Walnut Creek 1, Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- KLCK aerial 20260201 (2), Designism, CC0
- TC Venture Predator, Parsecboy ( talk ) ( Uploads ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vz. 24 rifle tangent rear sight, Parsecboy at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vz. 24 rifle front sight, Parsecboy at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vz. 24 rifle receiver, Parsecboy at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vz. 24 rifle, Parsecboy at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
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