Mount Gilead, Ohio
Mount Gilead is a village of 3,331 people in Morrow County, Ohio, founded in 1824.
Why visit Mount Gilead
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 16 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Capitol Theatre, James S. Trimble House, Levering Hall and Mount Gilead Pool.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 18°F, and about 26 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Mount Gilead
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mount Gilead
Mount Gilead is a village in and the county seat of Morrow County, Ohio, United States. It is located 41 miles (66 km) northeast of Columbus. The population was 3,503 at the 2020 census. It is the center of population of Ohio.
From the Wikipedia article Mount Gilead, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks12
James S. Trimble House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Ohio, United States
187 Iberia Street, Mount Gilead
Levering Hall
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Community centre and former village hall, theater and fire station in Mount Gilead, Ohio, United States
16 South Main Street, Mount Gilead
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Morrow County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Local government building in the United States
48 East North Street, Mount Gilead
Morrow County Historical Museum
Museum · 0.5 mi
85 East Marion Street, Mount Gilead
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Mount Gilead Pool
Sports field and stadium
223 North Cherry Street, Mount Gilead
Mo-Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 13:00-20:00
Restaurants and cafes16
The Purple Indian
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi
508 West Marion Street, Mount Gilead
Mo 16:00-21:00; Tu-We 16:00-22:00; Th 10:00-13:00,16:00-22:00; Fr...
The Rusty Horseshoe
Restaurant
11-13 North Main Street, Mount Gilead
Mo-Sa 06:00-19:00; Su 08:00-19:00
Cheng's Gourmet
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.4 mi
23 South Main Street, Mount Gilead
La Cabanita
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.4 mi
47 South Main Street, Mount Gilead
8 Sisters Bakery
Bakery · 0.4 mi
29 South Main Street, Mount Gilead
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.4 mi
28 South Main Street, Mount Gilead
Mo-Th 10:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-12:00; Su 10:30-23:00
Pizzaburg Pizza
Fast food · Pizza · 0.7 mi
194 South Main Street, Mount Gilead
Tu-Th 16:00-20:00; Fr 10:30-13:00,16:00-21:00; Sa 16:00-21:00; Su...
4 more on the map.
History
The first settler to Mount Gilead was Lewis Hardenbrook in 1817, though it was then called Whetstone and located in Marion County. In 1824, Judge Jacob Young drew out the village; the plan consisted of 80 lots and also included a public square. Several years later, in 1832, Henry Ustick added 70 lots to the village as well as an additional public square. The original public square was then referred to as the south square and the newer square, the north square. Charles Webster built the first cabin in the village in December 1824. He served as the first postmaster and operated the post office from the cabin, as well.
In 1832, a measure was proposed to change the name of the town. Residents were asked to vote between the names Warsaw and Mount Gilead. It was named after Mount Gilead, Virginia, where some of the residents were originally from. Mount Gilead was chosen by a significant margin and the village was incorporated by state legislature several years later in 1839.
In 1848, Mount Gilead was almost unanimously chosen to be the county seat for the newly formed Morrow County, formed from parts of surrounding Marion, Knox, Richland, and Delaware counties. Given the village's elevated status as the county seat, village leaders enhanced many areas of the town's appearance by creating streets clearing them and performing other improvements.
From the History section of Mount Gilead, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship11
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian
55 North Cherry Street, Mount Gilead
Mount Gilead Glory Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.8 mi
600 North Main Street, Mount Gilead
Vessel Community Church
Church · 1.6 mi
5301 United States Highway 42, Mount Gilead
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Cardington-Lincoln Middle School
School · 5.0 mi
349 Chesterville Ave, Cardington
Healthcare5
Discount Drug Mart
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
525 West Marion Street, Mount Gilead
Map of Mount Gilead
76 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 18°F | 3.2 in | 9.9 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 19°F | 2.2 in | 4.9 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 28°F | 2.8 in | 4.0 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 4.2 in | 0.4 in |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 61°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 53°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 42°F | 3.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 3.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 24°F | 3.3 in | 5.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Galion Wtr Wks (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
Morrow County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 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)
- 2008-04-24: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Marion Municipal Airport (MNN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Cardington 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Galion 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Marion 16 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Lexington 16 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Fredericktown 16 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Crestline 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Bellville 17 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Bucyrus 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Mansfield 21 mi northeast, about 34 min by car
- Delaware 23 mi southwest, about 36 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
- Mount-gilead-ohio-jail, Derek Jensen ( Tysto ), Public domain
- Mount Gilead High School, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mount Gilead High School 2, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chase Bank (Mount Gilead, Ohio), JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mount Gilead Ohio, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mount Gilead Fire station, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mount Gilead Upper Lake Dam, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mount-gilead-ohio-courthouse, Unknown author, Public domain
- Park Avenue Elementtary School, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Federal Bank Bank of Ohio, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Snyder Hearse (6082557415), Ryan Snyder, CC BY 2.0
- Logan House (6082589107), Ryan Snyder, CC BY 2.0
- H&R Block Tax, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chase Bank on a snowy day in Morrow County, Ohio, 2022, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Levering Block, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Capitol Theatre 3, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Capitol Theatre 2, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Levering Hall 3, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Levering Hall 4, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- James S. Trimble House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Levering Hall 5, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Levering Hall 2, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Levering Hall, Nyttend, Public domain
- Mt Gilead Public Library, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Brick Rooming House, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Joe's True Value Hardware Store, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Floral Hall at the Morrow County Fairgrounds, Nyttend, Public domain
- Ride Aid 2, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ride Aid, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kroger Grocery Store, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rule -31 (6096680032), Ryan Snyder, CC BY 2.0
- Headwaters Outdoor Education Center, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rule -29 (6096679698), Ryan Snyder, CC BY 2.0
- Morrow County Home barn, Nyttend, Public domain
- Tomorrow Center Edison, Nyttend, Public domain
- Edison post office 43320, Nyttend, Public domain
- Edison village hall, 103 Boundary, Nyttend, Public domain
- Edison Quickstop, JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0
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