Why visit Gibsonburg
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 2 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Northcoast Veteran's Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Gibsonburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Gibsonburg
Gibsonburg is a village in Sandusky County, Ohio, United States, about 33 miles (53 km) southeast of Toledo. The population was 2,452 at the 2020 census. The National Arbor Day Foundation has designated Gibsonburg as a Tree City USA.
From the Wikipedia article Gibsonburg, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes2
Ideal Bakery
Bakery
101 West Madison Street, Gibsonburg
Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
Where to stay1
History
Gibsonburg had its start in the year 1871, when General William H. Gibson laid out the town after the railroad had been extended to that point. Gibsonburg was incorporated as a village in 1880.
From the History section of Gibsonburg, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship6
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Map of Gibsonburg
22 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 20°F | 2.0 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 22°F | 2.0 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 29°F | 2.4 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 39°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 71°F | 51°F | 3.7 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 3.7 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 3.7 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.2 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 34°F | 2.4 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 26°F | 2.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Fremont Ag Stn (9 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
Sandusky 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)
- 2006-07-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2005-01-11: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Toledo Executive Airport (TDZ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Genoa 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Fremont 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Fostoria 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Curtice 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Bowling Green 17 mi west, about 27 min by car
- Perrysburg 20 mi northwest, about 32 min by car
- Oregon 20 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Tiffin 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Maumee 22 mi northwest, about 36 min by car
- Toledo 23 mi northwest, about 38 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Madison from Main, Gibsonburg, Nyttend, Public domain
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