London, Ohio
London is a city of 10,484 people in Madison County, Ohio, founded in 1810.
Why visit London
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include London State Theater, Madison County Courthouse, Swetland House and Community Mural Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in London
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About London
London is a city in and the county seat of Madison County, Ohio, United States. Located about 25 miles (40 km) southwest of the Ohio capital of Columbus, London was established in 1811 to serve as the county seat. The population was 10,279 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Columbus metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article London, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks4
Madison County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Courthouse in London, Ohio, United States
Swetland House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
London Commercial Business Historic District
Monument and historic site · 1.1 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Community Mural Park
Park · 0.7 mi
Sixteen mural panels displaying a visual history of the area • Bronze plaques with descriptors for each mural • A gorgeous garden area...
Maple Street, London
24/7
Madison Lake State Park
Park · 3.6 mi
Park in the United States of America
Prairie Grass Trailhead
Hiking and trails · 1.8 mi
Trailhead with amenities including car parking, bike rack, shelter, maps, camping, restrooms, and water fountain. www.centralohiogreenways.com
262 W High Street, London
Roberts Pass Trailhead
Hiking and trails · 0.7 mi
Trailhead with parking and maps. www.centralohiogreenways.com
Restaurants and cafes12
London Coffee Peddler
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.1 mi
127 South Main Street, London
We-Sa 07:30-13:00
History
In 1811, driven by a need to create a county seat, Patrick McLene established London . Soon after, a Methodist church was founded in the community. Today known as First United Methodist Church, this congregation built a small log church building in 1820; it was London's first church. In the early 1900s, the church added facilities for the storage of human milk to sustain the orphanage it then operated.
From the History section of London, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship7
First United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare2
Map of London
46 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 19°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 21°F | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 38°F | 4.0 in |
| May | 71°F | 50°F | 4.7 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 60°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 63°F | 5.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 60°F | 2.9 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 53°F | 2.9 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 41°F | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 32°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 24°F | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for London Fish Hatchery (4 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
Madison County has had 9 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)
- 2008-10-24: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike (Severe Storm)
- 2008-04-24: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Millertime Airport (4OH4) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 miles away.
- Hilliard 17 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Springfield 19 mi west, about 31 min by car
- Grove City 19 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Dublin 21 mi northeast, about 34 min by car
- Upper Arlington 21 mi northeast, about 34 min by car
- Marysville 23 mi north, about 37 min by car
- Urbana 23 mi northwest, about 36 min by car
- Columbus 25 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Washington Court House 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
- Worthington 26 mi northeast, about 42 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
- London-ohio-downtown, Unknown author, Public domain
- First United Methodist Church — London, Ohio, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Second and Main in London, Ohio, Nyttend, Public domain
- Madison County Courthouse in London, northern side and rear, Nyttend, Public domain
- Madison County Courthouse in London, southern side, Nyttend, Public domain
- Madison County Courthouse in London, interior, Nyttend, Public domain
- Madison County Courthouse in London, ceiling glass, Nyttend, Public domain
- First United Methodist Church of London, Ohio in winter, Nyttend, Public domain
- First United Methodist Church of London, Ohio, Nyttend, Public domain
- London-ohio-courthouse, Unknown author, Public domain
- Madison Lake State Park London Ohio, John Howard, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Swetland House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Rain Clouds Passed - panoramio, Art Anderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- After the storm, left - panoramio, Art Anderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- After the storm, right - panoramio, Art Anderson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS065-E-208727 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-80254 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS023-E-17197 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-208726 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-62551 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-80255 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Newport CCCU front and southern side, Nyttend, Public domain
- Union Township farmhouse on 38, Nyttend, Public domain
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