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Wilhelm Street, Holgate
Wilhelm Street, Holgate · Nyttend, Public domain
Railway from Wilhelm, Holgate
Railway from Wilhelm, Holgate · Nyttend, Public domain
Holgate post office 43527
Holgate post office 43527 · Nyttend, Public domain
Holgate, Ohio (7981703339)
Holgate, Ohio (7981703339) · Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Wilhelm and Kaufman, Civil War gun in Holgate
Wilhelm and Kaufman, Civil War gun in Holgate · Nyttend, Public domain
Holgate village hall and fire station
Holgate village hall and fire station · Nyttend, Public domain

Holgate, Ohio

Holgate is a village of 1,012 people in Henry County, Ohio.

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Population1,012 +1.5% since 2019
Elevation712 ft 217 m
Land area1.2 sq mi
ZIP code43527
Nearest airportDefiance Memorial Airport (DFI) 17 mi

Why visit Holgate

Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark and 6 places to eat in and around town.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 18°F.

About Holgate

Holgate is a village in Henry County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,061 at the 2020 census.

From the Wikipedia article Holgate, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Museums and landmarks1

Harold W. Lanzer Museum

Museum · 1.0 mi

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Restaurants and cafes6

DK's Eats and Treats

Diner · American

208 South Keyser Street, Holgate

Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00

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Clubhouse Pizza

Restaurant

159 Wilhelm St

Tu-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 16:00-23:00; Su 16:00-21:00

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Flatrock Brewing Company

Bar and pub

215 Railway Avenue, Holgate

We,Th,Fr 17:00-22:00; Sa 15:00-22:00

Open in Google Maps · +1-419-966-1440

Country Charm

Bakery

119 Railway Avenue, Holgate

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Sagers Bar and Grill

Bar and pub

140 North Wilhelm Street, Holgate

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Subway

Fast food · Sandwich

101 Railway Avenue, Holgate

Mo-Th 07:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 09:00-22:00

Open in Google Maps · +1 419-264-0100

Churches and places of worship2

Saint Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church

Church · Lutheran

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Holgate Community Church

Church · 0.5 mi

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Shopping1

Holgate County Pride

Grocery

135 Railway Avenue, Holgate

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History

Holgate, formerly known as Kaufmanville, was platted in 1873 when the railroad was extended to that point and incorporated as a village in 1881. The village has the name of William Holgate, the original owner of the town site. A post office has been in operation since 1874.

From the History section of Holgate, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Gas and EV charging1

Schools, colleges and libraries4

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Map of Holgate

15 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.

Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 2.5 in of rainFebruary: 2.2 in of rainMarch: 2.4 in of rainApril: 3.6 in of rainMay: 4.1 in of rainJune: 3.9 in of rainJuly: 3.6 in of rainAugust: 3.5 in of rainSeptember: 3.0 in of rainOctober: 2.6 in of rainNovember: 2.7 in of rainDecember: 2.3 in of rainJanuary: 33°FFebruary: 36°FMarch: 47°FApril: 60°FMay: 71°FJune: 81°FJuly: 85°FAugust: 83°FSeptember: 77°FOctober: 64°FNovember: 50°FDecember: 38°FJanuary: 18°FFebruary: 20°FMarch: 27°FApril: 38°FMay: 50°FJune: 61°FJuly: 64°FAugust: 62°FSeptember: 54°FOctober: 43°FNovember: 32°FDecember: 24°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan33°F18°F2.5 in
Feb36°F20°F2.2 in
Mar47°F27°F2.4 in
Apr60°F38°F3.6 in
May71°F50°F4.1 in
Jun81°F61°F3.9 in
Jul85°F64°F3.6 in
Aug83°F62°F3.5 in
Sep77°F54°F3.0 in
Oct64°F43°F2.6 in
Nov50°F32°F2.7 in
Dec38°F24°F2.3 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Napoleon 1Sw (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$50,690median household income
$100,800median home value
$684median monthly rent
49.8median age
11.8%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
86.1%of homes are owner-occupied
25.5 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1818%18 to 3421%35 to 6431%65 and over30%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Henry County has had 7 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)
  • 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
  • 2005-02-15: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
  • 2004-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)

OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.

Getting there and nearby towns

Defiance Memorial Airport (DFI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.

  • Defiance 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
  • Glandorf 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
  • Columbus Grove 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
  • Bowling Green 27 mi east, about 43 min by car
  • Haskins 27 mi northeast, about 43 min by car
  • Findlay 29 mi southeast, about 47 min by car
  • Perrysburg 32 mi northeast, about 52 min by car
  • Maumee 33 mi northeast, about 53 min by car
  • Lima 35 mi south, about 57 min by car
  • Toledo 40 mi northeast, about 1 h by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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