Why visit Glouster
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 3 parks and trails, 5 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Kidwell Covered Bridge and Palos Covered Bridge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Glouster
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Glouster
Glouster is a village in Trimble Township, Athens County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,659 at the 2020 census. It is close to Burr Oak State Park.
From the Wikipedia article Glouster, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Kidwell Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Covered bridge in Dover Township, Athens County, Ohio
Museums and landmarks1
Palos Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Glouster Memorial Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 0.4 mi
681 South High Street, Glouster
Restaurants and cafes5
Dairy Queen
Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger · 0.5 mi
21 South High Street, Glouster
History
Glouster was originally known as Sedalia, but the name was changed in 1886 to Glouster, a variant spelling of Gloucester, England. A post office has been in operation under the name Glouster since 1887.
The area grew rapidly in the late 19th century due to its location along the Sunday Creek coal seam, part of the broader Hocking Valley coal region. Mining, brickmaking, and railroads supported the village’s economy through the early 20th century. Glouster was once home to the Wassall Brick Company, which operated from approximately 1895 to 1932 and provided structural materials for projects throughout southeast Ohio.
Like many Appalachian coal towns, Glouster experienced economic decline as coal production diminished in the mid-20th century. The legacy of mining still shapes the community’s geography and infrastructure.
From the History section of Glouster, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Map of Glouster
21 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 22°F | 2.9 in | 5.8 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 23°F | 2.9 in | 5.9 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 30°F | 3.6 in | 2.3 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 40°F | 3.8 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 59°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 63°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 42°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 32°F | 2.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 27°F | 3.2 in | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Athens Ou (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
Athens County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-04-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2018-04-17: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2012-08-20: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Gordon K. Bush Ohio University Regional Airport (ATO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Athens 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Crooksville 18 mi north, about 30 min by car
- Beverly 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Duncan Falls 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
- Lancaster 32 mi northwest, about 51 min by car
- Zanesville 32 mi north, about 51 min by car
- Vienna 32 mi southeast, about 52 min by car
- Parkersburg 33 mi southeast, about 54 min by car
- Devola 33 mi east, about 53 min by car
- Marietta 34 mi east, about 55 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
- High below Republic, Glouster, Nyttend, Public domain
- Kidwell Covered Bridge1, Jaknouse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Palos Covered Bridge-1, Jaknouse, CC BY-SA 3.0
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