Guilford Lake, Ohio
Guilford Lake is a community of 1,307 people in Columbiana County, Ohio.
Why visit Guilford Lake
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 2 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Franklin Harris Farmstead, Hostetter Inn and Guilford Lake State Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Guilford Lake
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Guilford Lake
Guilford Lake is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Hanover Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, United States. It surrounds the eponymous Guilford Lake reservoir. The population was 1,188 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Guilford Lake, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Franklin Harris Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic farm complex located outside the village of Salem in Columbiana County, Ohio, United States
Hostetter Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Hotel in Ohio, United States of America
Teegarden-Centennial Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Covered bridge in Salem, Ohio, USA
Columbiana County Infirmary
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Guilford Lake State Park
Park
Park in Columbiana County, Ohio, United States of America
Restaurants and cafes2
Where to stay1
History
Guilford Lake was constructed as a canal feeder reservoir for the Sandy and Beaver Canal in 1834. It took its name from Edward H. Gill, chief engineer of the canal company. When the canal era ended, local farmers breached the dam, drained the lake, and used the fertile lake bottom for farm land. In 1932, a new dam was completed and the land surrounding it was designated a state park in 1949. The community was first listed as a CDP for the 2020 census.
From the History section of Guilford Lake, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Map of Guilford Lake
12 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 19°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 20°F | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 27°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 38°F | 4.2 in |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 4.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 61°F | 4.1 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 60°F | 3.9 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 42°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 32°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 25°F | 3.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Millport 4 Ne Hcn (3 mi away), rain and snow from Hanoverton 0.4 Ene, 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
Columbiana County has had 11 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)
- 2018-04-17: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Carroll County-Tolson Airport (TSO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 20 miles away.
- Salem 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Alliance 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Glenmoor 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Carrollton 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Austintown 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
- East Canton 21 mi west, about 34 min by car
- Craig Beach 22 mi north, about 36 min by car
- Youngstown 24 mi northeast, about 38 min by car
- Canton 26 mi west, about 41 min by car
- Niles 27 mi north, about 44 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
- Guilford Lake from dam, Roseohioresident, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Teegarden-Centennial Covered Bridge, Roseohioresident, CC0
- Hostetter Inn, Roseohioresident, CC0
- Franklin Harris Farmstead, Roseohioresident, CC0
- Columbiana County Infirmary, Roseohioresident, CC0
- Guilford Lake State Park, Todd Fowler, CC BY-SA 2.0
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