New Franklin, Ohio
New Franklin is a city of 13,843 people in Summit County, Ohio, founded in 1997.
Why visit New Franklin
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 31 parks and trails, 35 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Lake 8 Movies, Magic City Drive-In, Anna-Dean Farm and Frank Mason Raymond House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 47 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in New Franklin
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About New Franklin
New Franklin is a city in southwestern Summit County, Ohio, United States, in the northeastern part of the state. The population was 13,877 according to the 2020 census. It is part of the Akron metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article New Franklin, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks10
Anna-Dean Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic district and farm in Barberton, Ohio
Frank Mason Raymond House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
New Franklin, Ohio, listed on the NRHP
Limbach Block Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic district in Ohio, United States
O. C. Barber Barn No. 1
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Barberton, Ohio, NRHP-listed
O. C. Barber Machine Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Barberton, Ohio, NRHP-listed
O. C. Barber Piggery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Barberton, Ohio, NRHP-listed
O. C. Barber Colt Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
O. C. Barber Creamery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
White Rabbits Galleries
Museum · 4.3 mi
571 West Tuscarawas Avenue, Barberton
Th-Fr 16:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-19:00
Tuscarawas Avenue-Alexander Square Commerical Historic District
Monument and historic site · 4.2 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds31
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19 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes35
El Tule Mexican Bar & Grill
Cafe · Mexican · 4.3 mi
562 West Tuscarawas Avenue
Mo-We 11:00-21:00; Th-Sa 11:00-22:00
Kavé Coffee Bar
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 4.3 mi
584 West Tuscarawas Avenue, Barberton
Mo-We,Fr-Sa 07:00-19:00; Th 07:00-21:00; Su 09:00-15:00
Tito's Mexican Grill - Coventry
Restaurant · Mexican · 4.1 mi
3333 Manchester Road
Tu-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Ignite Brewing Company
Bar and pub · 4.3 mi
600 West Tuscarawas Avenue
Tu-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr 15:00-23:00; Sa 00:00-23:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Coventry Diner
Restaurant · Diner · 4.2 mi
3333 Manchester Road
We-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa-Tu 07:00-14:00
Honeymoon Grille
Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 3.9 mi
3458 Manchester Road, Akron
Mo-Sa 06:00-14:00
The Basement at the Lakes
Bar and pub · 3.9 mi
3420 Manchester Road, Akron
Mo-Su 11:00-02:00
Wil's Grille and Pub
Restaurant · American, Burger, Seafood · 2.4 mi
1644 West Turkeyfoot Lake Road, Barberton
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
23 more on the map.
History
In 1997 the village of New Franklin was incorporated from a section of Franklin Township to thwart annexation attempts from neighboring cities. New Franklin expanded significantly in November 2003 when the residents of Franklin Township and New Franklin voted to merge the two entities, rendering Franklin Township in Summit County defunct. The merger took effect January 1, 2005. The village officially became a city on March 5, 2006.
On November 6, 2007, city residents voted against changing the city's name to Portage Lakes, 57% to 42%.
The area, originally known as Franklin Township, was founded in 1817. The village of New Franklin was a part of Franklin Township; its citizens were also citizens of Franklin Township.
From the History section of New Franklin, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship17
Church of the Nazarene
Church · Nazarene · 4.2 mi
711 Cherry Street East, Canal Fulton
Community Church of Portage Lakes
Church · Nondenominational · 4.2 mi
3260 Cormany Road, Akron
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries30
Healthcare4
Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics - Barberton
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.8 mi
556 Robinson Avenue, Barberton
Heritage Square Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 4.0 mi
977 Cherry Street East, Canal Fulton
Map of New Franklin
148 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 20°F | 2.9 in | 13.4 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 22°F | 2.4 in | 12.0 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 29°F | 3.2 in | 7.6 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 40°F | 3.9 in | 1.7 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 59°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 44°F | 3.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 34°F | 3.1 in | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 26°F | 2.9 in | 8.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Akron Canton Rgnl Ap 72521 (8 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
Summit 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)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2008-10-24: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Barberton 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Green 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Norton 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Akron 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Wadsworth 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- North Canton 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Massillon 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Tallmadge 13 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- Canton 15 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Cuyahoga Falls 16 mi north, about 26 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
- Frank Mason Raymond House, Bleak23, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ANNA-DEAN FARM. BARBERTON, SUMMIT COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- O. C. Barber Barn No. 1 (3540732650), Tom Bower from Canal Fulton, Ohio, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Million Dollar Akron Baptist Temple (82527), Gettier-Montanye, Inc., Glyndon, Maryland, Public domain
- Aurora Borealis 02, Infournity, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aurora Borealis 04, Infournity, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aurora Borealis 01, Infournity, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aurora Borealis 03, Infournity, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Typical Max-Sized HDD Rig Spread, LKyle89, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Najas minor inat2, smpbiologist-rcurtis, CC BY 4.0
- Dean James, Kenny Wayne Shepherd , Robert Randolph, DeanJames89, CC BY-SA 4.0
- William Smith House in Clinton, Nyttend, Public domain
- Electric Bicycle Adventure 06 23 2021 (51267213401), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Jonathan Price House 7903 Main St. Clinton, OH, Kalej523, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clinton former high school, Nyttend, Public domain
- Clinton village hall, Nyttend, Public domain
- William Smith House 7894 Main St., Clinton, OH, Kalej523, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Clinton Carpenter Gothic church, Nyttend, Public domain
- Limbach Block Historic District, Clinton, OH, Kalej523, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1974 Lancaster, Ohio Soap Box Derby Champion Brian Hunt, Kevin Boyd, CC BY 2.0
- 2023 2nd Annual Vintage Soap Box Derby Car Show trophy table, Kevin Boyd, CC BY 2.0
- ISS065-E-241868 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-241867 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS034-E-44579 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-242066 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-62579 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-208744 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Najas minor inat3, smpbiologist-rcurtis, CC BY 4.0
- Louis Schmitt House and Store 2967 Hickory St., Clinton, OH, Kalej523, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Biketour durch Akron-Summit Ohio - panoramio, joecak, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Passing the Portage Lakes, Ohio (7992981810), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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