Why visit Norton
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 29 parks and trails, 52 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Lake 8 Movies, Magic City Drive-In, Akron Fossils & Science Center and Anna-Dean Farm.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Norton
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About Norton
Norton is a city in southwestern Summit County, Ohio, United States, with a 4.4-acre (1.8 ha) district extending into Wayne County. The population was 11,673 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Akron metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Norton, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks11
Akron Fossils & Science Center
Museum · 3.6 mi
Museum in Copley, Ohio
2080 South Cleveland Massillon Road, Copley
Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00
Anna-Dean Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic district and farm in Barberton, Ohio
O. C. Barber Barn No. 1
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Barberton, Ohio, NRHP-listed
O. C. Barber Machine Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Barberton, Ohio, NRHP-listed
O. C. Barber Piggery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Barberton, Ohio, NRHP-listed
O. C. Barber Colt Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
O. C. Barber Creamery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
White Rabbits Galleries
Museum · 2.1 mi
571 West Tuscarawas Avenue, Barberton
Th-Fr 16:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-19:00
Creation Education Museum
Museum · 3.6 mi
The small museum is dedicated to exploring new theories in many different areas of science, especially on topics that concern the origin...
South Cleveland Massillon Road, Copley
Tuscarawas Avenue-Alexander Square Commerical Historic District
Monument and historic site · 2.2 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds29
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17 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes52
The Funky Truckeria
Restaurant · Tacos · 0.4 mi
Serving artisanal tacos with worldly influences & a southern California flair.
3200 Greenwich Road, Norton
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
El Jalapeños
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.6 mi
1195 Wooster Road West
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:30; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-22:30
El Tule Mexican Bar & Grill
Cafe · Mexican · 2.2 mi
562 West Tuscarawas Avenue
Mo-We 11:00-21:00; Th-Sa 11:00-22:00
Kavé Coffee Bar
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.1 mi
584 West Tuscarawas Avenue, Barberton
Mo-We,Fr-Sa 07:00-19:00; Th 07:00-21:00; Su 09:00-15:00
Ignite Brewing Company
Bar and pub · 2.1 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
Wolf Creek Tavern
Restaurant · 1.5 mi
3044 Wadsworth Road, Norton
Tu-Th 16:00-21:00, Fr 16:00-22:00, Sa 11:00-22:00
Sweet Henrie's
Restaurant · Diner, Ice Cream · 0.5 mi
1365 Gardner Boulevard, Norton
Wolf Creek Creamery
Ice cream · 1.5 mi
3254 South Cleveland Massillon Road, Norton
40 more on the map.
History
In 1818, Norton Township was organized as a part of Wolf Creek Township which consisted of present-day Norton, Copley, Wadsworth, Sharon, Guilford, and Montville townships. Norton Township was plotted into lots half a square mile after being surveyed by Joseph Darrow. Norton was known as Town 1, Range 12 of the Western Reserve. It was named after Birdseye Norton, one of the original owners of the township. The first two people to settle on this land, in 1810, were James Robinson and John Cahow. Robinson purchased lot 19 and Cahow lot 20. The first marriage in the township was in the fall of 1814 between James Robinson and Lois Bates. The first tavern was built by John Cahow on his lot 20 in 1812. The first saw and grist mills were built by Thomas Johnson in 1823 (saw) and 1830 (grist). Norton Township consisted of seven small villages: Loyal Oak (also known as Bates' Corners, located at 261 & Cleveland-Massillon Rd), Western Star (Greenwich and Medina Line Roads), Sherman (Originally known as Dennison located at Hametown Rd & Sherman St), Johnson's Corners (31st St and Wooster Rd W), Norton Center (Cleveland-Massillon & Greenwich Rd & Norton Ave), Hametown (Hametown and Wooster Roads), and New Portage (Wooster Rd N & Norton Ave.).
From the History section of Norton, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship36
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
First Baptist Church of Kenmore
Church · Baptist · 3.8 mi
2330 East Avenue, Akron
Shopping16
Gifts of GreatTaste Cookie Express®, Frontier Fruit and Nut®, & Ohio DairylandCheese®
Shop · 1.8 mi
3823 Wadsworth Road, Norton
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries52
Healthcare7
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.5 mi
1160 Williams Reserve Boulevard, Wadsworth
Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics - Barberton
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.4 mi
556 Robinson Avenue, Barberton
Map of Norton
219 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 21°F | 1.8 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 22°F | 1.4 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 30°F | 2.5 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 40°F | 2.8 in |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 3.7 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 55°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 44°F | 2.5 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 34°F | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 27°F | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Akron Fulton Intl Ap (9 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 Fulton International Airport (AKC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Barberton 3 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Wadsworth 5 mi west, about 7 min by car
- New Franklin 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Akron 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Green 10 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Cuyahoga Falls 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Tallmadge 13 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Medina 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Stow 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Kent 17 mi northeast, about 27 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
- Silver Creek Lake, Norton ,Ohio, Roseohioresident, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ANNA-DEAN FARM. BARBERTON, SUMMIT COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Rzigmont, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 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
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