Norwalk, Ohio
Norwalk is a city of 17,095 people in Huron County, Ohio, founded in 1817.
Why visit Norwalk
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 38 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Norwalk Theatre, Premiere Theaters, Ebenezer Andrews House and Firelands Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 33 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Norwalk
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Norwalk
Norwalk is a city in Huron County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. The population was 17,068 at the 2020 census. The city is the center of the Norwalk micropolitan area and part of the Cleveland–Akron–Canton combined statistical area. Norwalk is located approximately 10 miles (16 km) south of Lake Erie, 51 miles (82 km) west/southwest of Cleveland, 59 miles (95 km) southeast of Toledo, and 58 miles (93 km) west/northwest of Akron.
From the Wikipedia article Norwalk, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Norwalk Theatre
Cinema and theater
Movie theater in Norwalk, Ohio, United States
Museums and landmarks9
Ebenezer Andrews House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Milan, Ohio, NRHP-listed
Firelands Museum
Museum · 0.5 mi
Historic house museum in Norwalk, Ohio, USA, Ohio's oldest museum
4 Case Avenue, Norwalk
Huron County Courthouse and Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Local government building in the United States
John Hosford House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
House in Monroeville, Ohio, United States
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Thomas Alva Edison Birthplace
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic house in Milan, Ohio, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes38
Sheri's Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
27 Whittlesey Avenue, Norwalk
Mo-Fr 06:00-18:00; Sa-Su 07:00-14:00
Pizza Cravin'
Restaurant · 0.4 mi
64 Benedict Ave
Th-Sa 16:00-22:00; Su 16:00-19:00
26 more on the map.
History
On July 11, 1779, Norwalk, Connecticut, was burned by British Loyalists under Lieutenant-general William Tryon. In 1800, the U.S. federal government gave an area in the Connecticut Western Reserve as compensation; and in 1806, 13 men arrived to make the first survey of what would be called the Firelands.
Between 1806 and 1810, many families made the trip to look over land they had purchased in the Firelands. During the War of 1812, because of the fear of British and Indian raids, settlement of the Huron County area came almost to a standstill. However, in 1815, Platt Benedict of Danbury, Connecticut, visited and examined the present site of Norwalk. He returned to Danbury and purchased 1,300 acres (5.3 km2) of land with an eye toward establishing a town.
In July 1817, Benedict returned to Norwalk with his family and immediately built a house. This was the first permanent residence established within the limits of Norwalk. In May 1818, the county seat was successfully removed from Avery, Ohio, to Norwalk.
From the History section of Norwalk, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship17
Saint Mary Mother of the Redeemer Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 0.7 mi
38 West League Street, Norwalk
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 0.7 mi
37 Cline Street, Norwalk
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Edison Elementary School (Formerly Milan Elem)
School · 3.4 mi
140 Main St S, Milan
Healthcare4
Map of Norwalk
118 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 19°F | 2.7 in | 9.7 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 20°F | 2.3 in | 8.2 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 28°F | 2.9 in | 5.1 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 38°F | 4.0 in | 1.6 in |
| May | 70°F | 50°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 60°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 64°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 62°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 34°F | 2.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 25°F | 2.6 in | 6.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Norwalk Wwtp Hcn (2 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
Huron County has had 11 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)
- 2008-04-24: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
- 2006-07-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport (MFD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 30 miles away.
- Sandusky 16 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Vermilion 19 mi northeast, about 30 min by car
- Amherst 23 mi northeast, about 36 min by car
- Lorain 26 mi northeast, about 42 min by car
- Fremont 27 mi west, about 44 min by car
- Elyria 28 mi east, about 45 min by car
- Ashland 30 mi southeast, about 49 min by car
- Tiffin 31 mi west, about 50 min by car
- North Ridgeville 32 mi east, about 51 min by car
- Mansfield 33 mi south, about 54 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
- Norwalk Ohio, User:OHWiki, Public domain
- Norwalk total eclipse, Joseph Zadeh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Theater Norwalk OH, Joanna Poe from Munith, MI, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Norwalk Ohio Police Ford Escape (32327646621), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Norwalk Ohio Police Ford Crown Victoria (32297543382), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Norwalk Ohio Police Special Response Team (32297543822), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Norwalk Ohio Police Ford Interceptor Utility (32297543502), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Norwalk Ohio Police Hummer (32297543692), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Norwalk, Ohio (7992986986), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Downtown Norwalk, Ohio on West Main Street - panoramio, Kirk Allen, CC BY 3.0
- Norwalk Public Library, Norwalk, Ohio, DontCallMeLateForDinner, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dunton House in Norwalk, Nyttend, Public domain
- Norwalk-Norwalk Foundry (CORF & COAF) (5926860167), Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA from Columbus, Ohio, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Norwalk-Norwalk Foundry (CORF & COAF) (5927423004), Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA from Columbus, Ohio, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Norwalk-Norwalk Foundry (CORF & COAF) (5927423416), Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA from Columbus, Ohio, USA, CC BY 2.0
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- Norwalk-Norwalk Foundry (CORF & COAF) (5927421172), Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA from Columbus, Ohio, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Norwalk-Norwalk Foundry (CORF & COAF) (5927424332), Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA from Columbus, Ohio, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Norwalk-Norwalk Foundry (CORF & COAF) (5926860871), Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA from Columbus, Ohio, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Norwalk-Norwalk Foundry (CORF & COAF) (5927426346), Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA from Columbus, Ohio, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Norwalk-Norwalk Foundry (CORF & COAF) (5926860099), Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA from Columbus, Ohio, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Norwalk-Norwalk Foundry (CORF & COAF) (5926860633), Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA from Columbus, Ohio, USA, CC BY 2.0
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- Norwalk-Norwalk Foundry (CORF & COAF) (5926865985), Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA from Columbus, Ohio, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Norwalk-Norwalk Foundry (CORF & COAF) (5926863545), Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA from Columbus, Ohio, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Norwalk-Norwalk Foundry (CORF & COAF) (5926864917), Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA from Columbus, Ohio, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Norwalk-Norwalk Foundry (CORF & COAF) (5926863955), Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA from Columbus, Ohio, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Norwalk-Norwalk Foundry (CORF & COAF) (5927422242), Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA from Columbus, Ohio, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Monroeville, Ohio, Octagon House, Krootphotog, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Milan Ohio Thomas Edison Birthplace, Chris Light ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- EBENEZER ANDREWS HOUSE; ERIE COUNTY, OHIO, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1st St. Peter's, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
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