Pomeroy, Ohio
Pomeroy is a village of 1,565 people in Meigs County, Ohio, founded in 1804.
Why visit Pomeroy
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 12 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Pomeroy–Mason Bridge, Rose Hill, John Downing, Jr., House and Middleport Public Library.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Pomeroy
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pomeroy
Pomeroy is a village in Meigs County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. It lies along the Ohio River about 21 miles (34 km) south of Athens. The population was 1,573 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Pomeroy, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Pomeroy–Mason Bridge
Bridge · 1.6 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks9
John Downing, Jr., House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Middleport, Ohio, listed on the NRHP
Middleport Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Public library in Middleport, Ohio, United States
Powell-Redmond House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Building in West Virginia, United States
Shumaker-Lewis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in West Virginia, United States
The Gold Houses
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic houses in West Virginia, United States
William H. Grant House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Meigs County Fairgrounds
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes12
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.9 mi
811 West Main Street, Pomeroy
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 1.1 mi
420 West Main Street, Pomeroy
Mo-Th 08:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-24:00; Su 08:00-23:00
History
Pomeroy was founded in 1804 and named for landowner Samuel Pomeroy. The village was incorporated in 1840, and designated county seat in 1841.
From the History section of Pomeroy, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship12
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare3
Map of Pomeroy
57 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 22°F | 3.2 in | 5.6 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 22°F | 3.2 in | 4.5 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 30°F | 3.9 in | 3.3 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 40°F | 3.7 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 74°F | 50°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 58°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 62°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 60°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 52°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 41°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 32°F | 2.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 26°F | 3.4 in | 3.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Carpenter 2 S (13 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
Meigs County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-04-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2018-04-17: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2012-08-20: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Gordon K. Bush Ohio University Regional Airport (ATO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Middleport 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Gallipolis 17 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Athens 20 mi north, about 33 min by car
- McArthur 28 mi northwest, about 45 min by car
- Oak Hill 30 mi west, about 49 min by car
- Parkersburg 31 mi northeast, about 49 min by car
- Glouster 32 mi north, about 52 min by car
- Vienna 33 mi northeast, about 54 min by car
- Teays Valley 41 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Marietta 41 mi northeast, about 1 h 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
- Main Street and Court Street, Pomeroy, OH, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- The Gold Houses 2013-09-01 16-57-44, curryrussell, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shumaker-Lewis House 2013-09-18 11-39-48, thekingofmice, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Powell-Redmond House 2013-09-01 17-05-21, curryrussell, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Middleport Public Library, Nyttend, Public domain
- William H. Grant House in Middleport, Nyttend, Public domain
- John Downing, Jr., House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Meigs County Fairgrounds buildings, Nyttend, Public domain
- Pomeroy-Mason Bridge, Brian M. Powell (user Bitmapped on en.wikipedia ), CC BY-SA 3.0
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