Germantown, Ohio
Germantown is a city of 5,825 people in Montgomery County, Ohio, founded in 1804.
Why visit Germantown
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 14 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include By-Jo Theatre, Germantown Covered Bridge, Market Square and Gebhart Tavern.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Germantown
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Germantown
Germantown is a city in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. The population was 5,796 at the 2020 census. A part of the Dayton metropolitan area, Germantown was founded by German Americans from Pennsylvania and was once home to a cigar industry.
From the Wikipedia article Germantown, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Germantown Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Museums and landmarks10
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Market Square
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Square in Miamisburg, Ohio, United States
Germantown Historical Society;Germantown Historic Society
Museum · 0.6 mi
47 West Center Street, Germantown
Sa 09:00-16:00, Su 13:00-15:00
Veteran's Memorial Museum
Museum · 0.7 mi
Local museum honoring American veterans. Located in a former Masonic temple.
123 South Main Street, Germantown
Sa 10:00-16:00 || "Memorial Day weekend 10:00-16:00"
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes14
Florentine
Restaurant · American, Steak House · 0.6 mi
21 West Market Street, Germantown
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-20:00
Papa John's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.9 mi
2345 Dayton Germantown Pike, Germantown
Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-00:30; Su 11:00-23:00
Hot Head Burritos
Fast food · Mexican · 0.9 mi
2369 Dayton Germantown Pike, Germantown
2 more on the map.
History
Germantown was established in 1804 by German-speaking settlers from Berks County, Pennsylvania. Philip Gunckel, the only member of the group who spoke English, is recognized as Germantown's founder, who chose the site for a grist mill and laid out the original town plan in 1814. The Gunckel Town Plan, maintaining many of its original 19th and early 20th century buildings, has been recognized as a Historic District and has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Germantown underwent many economic changes as distilleries and the cigar industry both came and went. In 1847, the Mudlick Distillery was established and, with an output of 30 barrels of whiskey a day, was considered the largest in the country for many years. At one time, the municipality housed up to 12 cigar warehouses and five factories, with the tobacco industry employing many residents up until the 1970s.
From the History section of Germantown, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship10
Emmanuel's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries21
Miamisburg Middle School
School · 5.0 mi
8668 Miamisburg Springboro Rd, Miamisburg
Healthcare2
Germantown Prescription Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
28 North Main Street, Germantown
Map of Germantown
71 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 20°F | 3.3 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 22°F | 2.5 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 30°F | 3.5 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 39°F | 4.6 in |
| May | 74°F | 51°F | 4.4 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.3 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 61°F | 2.9 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 53°F | 2.9 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 41°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 32°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 26°F | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Franklin (6 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
Montgomery 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)
- 2019-06-18: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslide (Tornado)
- 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Middletown Regional Airport (MWO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Carlisle 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Miamisburg 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Farmersville 5 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- West Carrollton 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Franklin 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Springboro 8 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Drexel 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Middletown 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Trotwood 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Centerville 12 mi east, 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
- Germantown Salons 20150330, J Flerchinger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gunckel's Town Plan First National Bank of Germantown, Pjsham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Germantown Historical Society, Pjsham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- David Rohrer House — Germantown, Ohio, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BaumOperaHouse, MarkDonna ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- Germantown Covered Bridge, Center Street spanning Little Twin Creek, Germantown (Montgomery County, Ohio), Joseph Elliott, Photographer, Public domain
- Emmanuel's Evangelical Lutheran Church 2, Pjsham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Emmanuel's Evangelical Lutheran Church 1, Pjsham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PhysicsofKick, Isaacdm, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gunckel's Town Plan 1, Pjsham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gunckel's Town Plan 2, Pjsham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gunckel's Town Plan Old and New, Pjsham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gunckel's Town Plan Florentine Hotel, Pjsham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gunckel's Town Plan Town Hall Rancho Grande, Pjsham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gunckel's Town Plan Florentine Hotel Block, Pjsham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gunckel's Town Plan By-Jo Theatre, Pjsham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gunckel's Town Plan By-Jo 2, Pjsham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gunckel's Town Plan Frame Shop, Pjsham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gunckel's Town Plan Koeppel Building side, Pjsham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gunckel's Town Plan New Dentist, Pjsham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gunckel's Town Plan Koeppel Building, Pjsham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gunckel's Town Plan Door to Telephone Exchange, Pjsham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gunckel's Town Plan Friendship Lodge No. 21, Pjsham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gunckel's Town Plan Zeller Building, Pjsham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shuey's Mill 1, Pjsham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shuey's Mill 3, Pjsham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shuey's Mill 2, Pjsham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Koehne-Poast Farm 2, Pjsham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Koehne-Poast Farm 3, Pjsham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Koehne-Poast Farm 4, Pjsham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Koehne-Poast Farm 1, Pjsham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Koehne-Poast Farm, Nyttend, Public domain
- David Rohr Mansion 2, Pjsham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- David Rohr Mansion 4, Pjsham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- David Rohr Mansion 1, Pjsham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- David Rohr Mansion 3, Pjsham, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Stump Mill, Nyttend, Public domain
- Notropis atherinoides 351103520, Christopher Zacharias, CC BY 4.0
- Cottus bairdii 351175733, rasamoto, CC BY 4.0
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