Why visit Obetz
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 14 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Groveport Log House, Groveport School, Southern Pines Park and Southgate Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Obetz
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Obetz
Obetz is a city in Franklin County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 5,489.
From the Wikipedia article Obetz, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks5
Groveport Log House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historical building in Groveport, Ohio
Groveport School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
National Register of Historic Places listing in Groveport, Ohio
Groveport Town Hall Historic Group
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic buildings in Groveport, Ohio
Hartman Stock Farm Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district and farm in Columbus, Ohio
Motts Military Museum
Museum · 3.1 mi
Military museum in Groveport, Ohio
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes14
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.6 mi
4920 Old Rathmell Court, Obetz
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 0.6 mi
5101 Groveport Road, Obetz
Mo-Th 09:00-02:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-03:00; Su 09:00-02:00
2 more on the map.
History
The community (originally Obetz Junction, in honor of settler Charles Obetz) was formed in 1838 as a stagecoach junction, and incorporated in 1928. Nearby Reese Station served as the railroad station for the immediate area, while other adjacent communities such as Groveport, Lockbourne and Canal Winchester were part of the Ohio and Erie Canal canal and lock system. The close proximity of Obetz Junction to these towns transformed the area into a hub of commerce, travel and trade in the mid-19th century.
From the History section of Obetz, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship18
Groveport United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries43
Canal Winchester Middle School
School · 5.8 mi
7155 Parkview Dr, Canal Winchester
Capital City Career Prep High School
School · 5.5 mi
2400 S Hamilton Rd, Columbus
Columbus Arts & Technology Academy
School · 5.4 mi
2255 Kimberly Pkwy E, Columbus
Healthcare1
Map of Obetz
104 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 19°F | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 21°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 30°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 40°F | 4.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 51°F | 4.4 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 60°F | 3.9 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 61°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 54°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 42°F | 2.9 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 32°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 25°F | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Columbus-Valley Crossing (3 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
Franklin County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-10-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Groveport 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Blacklick Estates 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Grove City 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Bexley 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Canal Winchester 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Commercial Point 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Whitehall 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Lithopolis 8 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Urbancrest 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Columbus 9 mi north, about 14 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
- Zions Evangelical Lutheran 4, Strongdar, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Groveport United Methodist Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- Groveport Town Hall — Groveport, Ohio, Pythaglio, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Groveport Log House — Groveport, Ohio, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Groveport School entrance, Nyttend, Public domain
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