Hilliard, Ohio
Hilliard is a city of 38,033 people in Franklin County, Ohio, founded in September 1, 1853.
Why visit Hilliard
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 40 parks and trails, 130 places to eat, 16 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Movies 11, Dr. James Merryman House, Anson Davis House and Springhouse and K1 Speed.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Hilliard
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hilliard
Hilliard is a city in Franklin County, Ohio, United States. The population was 37,114 at the 2020 census. It is a suburb of Columbus and part of Norwich Township.
From the Wikipedia article Hilliard, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks16
Dr. James Merryman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Ohio, United States
5232 Norwich Street, Hilliard
Anson Davis House and Springhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Artz House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
House in Dublin, Ohio
Brelsford-Seese House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Carl H. Shier Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic farm near Dublin, Ohio, USA
Fletcher Coffman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Historic residence in Dublin, Ohio
Karrer Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic barn in Dublin, Ohio
Myer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Odd Fellows Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Ohio, United States
Samuel Davis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Franklin County, Ohio, in the Columbus, Ohio area
Shrum Mound
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Native American burial mound in Columbus, Ohio
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Winterringer Building and House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Hilliard, Ohio, USA
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds40
K1 Speed
Sports field and stadium · 2.3 mi
3700 Fishinger Boulevard
Su 10:00-22:00; Mo-Th 12:00-00:00; Fr 00:00-24:00; Sa 10:00-00:00
Weaver Park
Park
Hilliard historical village and recreation area
4100 Columbia Street, Hilliard
28 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes130
Starline Diner
Restaurant · Burritos, Chili, Burger, Pizza, Quirky & Colorful Space With Diverse Menu
4121 Main Street, Hilliard
Su-Tu 09:00-15:00, We-Sa 09:00-21:00
The Old Bag of Nails Pub
Bar and pub · American, Fish And Chips
4065 Main Street, Hilliard
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30, Su 12:00-21:00
The Olympic Diner
Restaurant · American, Mediterranean · 2.1 mi
5454 Roberts Road, Hilliard
Mo-Su 07:00-15:00
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.6 mi
3850 Lyman Drive, Hilliard
Mo-We 05:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-19:00; Su 05:00-17:00
Dippin' Dots
Ice cream · 3.0 mi
5043 Tuttle Crossing Boulevard, Dublin
Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 12:00-18:00
118 more on the map.
History
In 1852, John Reed Hilliard bought 10 acres (40,000 m2) of farmland in western Franklin County, Ohio from Hoseah High and Abraham Wendell. Geographically, the Hilliard area is between Big Darby Creek on the west and the Scioto River on the east. Originally called Hilliard's Station, the town grew around the railroad route of the Piqua and Indiana Railroad station, which bisected the former Hilliard farmland. Hilliard's Station served as an ideal shipping point for agricultural products going to market and supplies coming to the farmers in the area. The original Hilliard area was platted by John Hilliard on September 1, 1853.
Until the mid 20th century, the railroad station and Main Street were the town center. In 1854, a post office was established in Hilliard's Station and the word Station was dropped from the town name. The Village of Hilliard became incorporated on July 13, 1869, with a population of 280 residents. In 1886 the first railroad station was located on the north side of the tracks, west of Main Street, and remained there until 1962 when all railroad services ceased. The original train station has been restored and remains in Hilliard's historical Weaver Park. The original platted area contained a mix of residences and businesses of varying ages and architecture.
From the History section of Hilliard, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay16
Holiday Inn Express Columbus - Dublin
Motel and hotel · 2.9 mi
5500 Tuttle Crossing Boulevard, Dublin
Churches and places of worship21
Hilliard Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Saint Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 3.0 mi
4475 Dublin Road, Hilliard
Shopping28
Gas and EV charging25
Schools, colleges and libraries47
Alton Darby Elementary School
School · 2.2 mi
2730 Alton Darby Creek Rd, Hilliard
Barrington Road Elementary School
School · 5.8 mi
1780 Barrington Rd, Upper Arlington
Healthcare13
OhioHealth Physician Group Obstetrics and Gynecology
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.7 mi
5300 Nike Drive, Hilliard
Map of Hilliard
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 21°F | 2.2 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 23°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 31°F | 3.0 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 41°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 73°F | 51°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 3.7 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 3.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 54°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 43°F | 2.5 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 34°F | 2.4 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 26°F | 2.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Columbus Ohio State Univ Ap (5 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
Ohio State University Airport (OSU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Upper Arlington 5 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Dublin 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Worthington 8 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Columbus 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Powell 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Grove City 13 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Bexley 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Westerville 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Gahanna 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Whitehall 15 mi east, about 24 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
- Aerial view of I-270 near Hilliard, September 2023, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dr. James Merryman House, Wdzinc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hilliard Methodist Episcopal Church, Wdzinc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fletcher Coffman House, Wdzinc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Samuel Davis House on Dublin Road, Nyttend, Public domain
- Myer House (Dublin, Ohio) - landscaped, Nheyob, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Anson Davis House, Skorry, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Odd Fellows Hall in Hillard Ohio, Wdzinc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shrum Mound aerial 3, Kevin Payravi, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Brelsford-Seese House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Artz House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Winterringer Building and House, Wdzinc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carl H. Shier House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Karrer Barn, Wdzinc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Theatre Network Television projector at the Early Television Museum June 2022, DogsRNice, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Murphy A58V at the Early Television Museum June 2022, DogsRNice, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dynatron Ether Sovereign at the Early Television Museum June 2022, DogsRNice, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Andrea TV-K127, Teletone TV220, and National Radio Institute training device at the Early Television Museum June 2022, DogsRNice, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Early British television sets at the Early Television Museum June 2022 1, DogsRNice, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1969 AT&T Picturephone Model 2 at the Early Television Museum June 2022, DogsRNice, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1939 television equipment at the Early Television Museum June 2022, DogsRNice, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Multiple early portable television sets at the Early Television Museum June 2022, DogsRNice, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Small portable televisions with large CRTs above at the Early Television Museum June 2022, DogsRNice, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1946 "Telejuke" video jukebox and surrounding television sets at the Early Television Museum June 2022, DogsRNice, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Baird 165 at the Early Television Museum June 2022, DogsRNice, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1940s DuMont television set in Early Television Museum, DogsRNice, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Airline 94GSE-3018A and Pilot TV-37 at the Early Television Museum June 2022, DogsRNice, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WWII era RCA television camera at the Early Television Museum June 2022 3, DogsRNice, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fracarro 30 Line mechanical television at the Early Television Museum June 2022, DogsRNice, CC BY-SA 4.0
- UHF converters at the Early Television Museum June 2022, DogsRNice, CC BY-SA 4.0
- "Nipper the dog" statue at the Early Television Museum June 2022, DogsRNice, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RCA TK-60 at the Early Television Museum June 2022, DogsRNice, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mechanical Zenith advertisement at the Early Television Museum June 2022 (closed), DogsRNice, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kuba Komet at the Early Television Museum June 2022, DogsRNice, CC BY-SA 4.0
- General Electric HM-185, General Electric HM-226-7A, and General Electric Model 90 at the Early Television Museum June 2022, DogsRNice, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Silvertone 7270 television set powering up at the Early Television Museum June 2022, DogsRNice, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CRT cross section at the Early Television Museum June 2022, DogsRNice, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RCA broadcasting equipment at the Early Television Museum June 2022, DogsRNice, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WWII era RCA television camera at the Early Television Museum June 2022 2, DogsRNice, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NBC color camera at the Early Television Museum June 2022, DogsRNice, CC BY-SA 4.0
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