Stony Prairie, Ohio
Stony Prairie is a community of 1,701 people in Sandusky County, Ohio.
Why visit Stony Prairie
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails and 15 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Frederick Fabing House, Joseph and Rachel Bartlett House and Spiegel Grove State Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 18°F, and about 26 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Stony Prairie
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Stony Prairie
Stony Prairie is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sandusky County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,218 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Stony Prairie, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks7
Frederick Fabing House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Joseph and Rachel Bartlett House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in Fremont, Ohio
Sandusky County Jail and Sheriff's House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic government building in Ohio, United States
Soldiers and McKinley Memorial Parkways
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Brick streets in Fremont, Ohio
Spiegel Grove
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Former estate of Rutherford B. Hayes
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes15
Denny's
Diner · American · 1.2 mi
This Denny’s location use to be a LK Restaurant from 1974 to 1988. In 1990 the restaurant became Denny’s.
1750 Cedar Street, Fremont
24/7
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 mi
1031 Oak Harbor Road, Fremont
Mo-Su 10:30-23:00
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.1 mi
1116 West State Street, Fremont
Mo-We 06:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-18:00; Su 06:00-16:00
The Juice Garden
Restaurant · 0.8 mi
1039 Oak Harbor Road, Fremont
Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00, Sa 08:00-15:00
West State Bar and Grill
Bar and pub · American, Burger, Chicken · 0.8 mi
1528 West State Street
Mo-Fr 09:00-02:00; Sa 14:00-02:00
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.1 mi
1128 West State Street, Fremont
Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 06:00-23:00
Dairy Queen
Fast food · Ice Cream · 0.9 mi
1312 Oak Harbor Road, Fremont
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00, Su 12:00-21:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.7 mi
1830 West State Street, Fremont
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
3 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship24
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Episcopal church in Fremont, Ohio, USA
Saint Ann Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.2 mi
1021 West State Street, Fremont
12 more on the map.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Healthcare3
Map of Stony Prairie
75 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 18°F | 2.7 in | 8.4 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 20°F | 2.4 in | 6.9 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 28°F | 2.8 in | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 3.8 in | 1.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 63°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 61°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 54°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 33°F | 2.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 24°F | 2.6 in | 5.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Fremont (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
Sandusky County has had 8 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)
- 2006-07-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2005-01-11: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Toledo Executive Airport (TDZ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 23 miles away.
- Fremont 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Green Springs 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Gibsonburg 10 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Oak Harbor 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Tiffin 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Genoa 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- Pemberville 17 mi west, about 27 min by car
- Castalia 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Fostoria 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Sandusky 23 mi east, about 38 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
- Joseph and Rachel Bartlett House, Nyttend, Public domain
- McKinley Memorial Parkway in Fremont, Nyttend, Public domain
- Frederick Fabing House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Spiegel Grove (Rutherford B. Hayes Summer Home), User:Shadow2700, Public domain
- St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Fremont, Nyttend, Public domain
- Sandusky County Sheriff's Residence and Jail — Fremont, Ohio, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
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