Why visit Upper Sandusky
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 21 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Star Theatre, Armstrong Farm and Wyandot County Courthouse and Jail.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Upper Sandusky
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About Upper Sandusky
Upper Sandusky is a city in and the county seat of Wyandot County, Ohio, United States, along the upper Sandusky River. The city lies approximately 59 miles (95 km) south of Toledo and 62 miles (100 km) north of Columbus. The population was 6,698 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Upper Sandusky, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks5
Armstrong Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Farm in Ohio, United States
Wyandot County Courthouse and Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Local government building in Wyandot County, Ohio
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes21
Indulge Bakery
Bakery · 0.6 mi
136 South Sandusky Avenue, Upper Sandusky
Tu 10:00-17:00; We-Th 10:00-18:00; Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
9 more on the map.
History
Upper Sandusky was a 19th-century Wyandot town named for its location at the headwaters of the Sandusky River in northwestern Ohio. This was the primary Wyandot town during the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), and was sometimes also known as Half-King's Town, after Dunquat, the Wyandot "half-king". The town and the surrounding settlements, like Captain Pipe's Town, were closely allied with the British at Fort Detroit. During the Crawford expedition of 1782, Pennsylvania militiamen sought to destroy the town after the Wyandot began killing American settlers in the region, but were defeated en route.
After the war, in September 1783, a number of Native Americans met at Upper Sandusky and formed the Western Confederacy, a confederation intended to resist U.S. expansion into the Northwest Territory. The Northwest Indian War followed.
In the War of 1812, the village became the site of Fort Feree (or Ferree) on a bluff overlooking the flood plain of the Sandusky River The Fort was built in late 1812 by Pennsylvania militia led by Lieutenant Colonel Joel Ferree, by order of General William Henry Harrison.
From the History section of Upper Sandusky, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship17
Wyandot Mission Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare4
Discount Drug Mart
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
1155 East Wyandot Avenue, Upper Sandusky
Map of Upper Sandusky
73 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 17°F | 2.2 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 19°F | 2.0 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 27°F | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 37°F | 4.2 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 4.5 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 4.4 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.9 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 52°F | 3.3 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 41°F | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 31°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 23°F | 2.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Upper Sandusky Hcn (1 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
Wyandot 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)
- 2012-08-20: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2008-04-24: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
- 2007-08-27: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Marion Municipal Airport (MNN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Carey 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Forest 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Bucyrus 16 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Marion 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Tiffin 20 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Arlington 20 mi west, about 33 min by car
- Findlay 24 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
- Fostoria 24 mi north, about 38 min by car
- Galion 26 mi east, about 42 min by car
- Crestline 28 mi east, about 44 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
- Upper Sandusky Ohio, User:OHWiki, Public domain
- William Walker, Jr. House in Upper Sandusky with sunlight, Nyttend, Public domain
- William Walker, Jr. House in Upper Sandusky, Nyttend, Public domain
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- Upper Sandusky First Presbyterian Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- Armstrong Farm barns, Nyttend, Public domain
- Ohio Historical Marker 3-88 The Lincoln Highway (8220011032), maskeyb, CC BY 2.0
- Wyandot Mission Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- John Stewart UMC cornerstone, Nyttend, Public domain
- John Stewart UMC, Nyttend, Public domain
- Wyandot County Museum from southeast, Nyttend, Public domain
- South Sandusky Avenue Historic District, Nyttend, Public domain
- Wyandot Indian Mill, southwestern corner, Nyttend, Public domain
- Wyandot Indian Mill, front and northern side, Nyttend, Public domain
- Wyandot Indian Mill, northeastern corner, Nyttend, Public domain
- Wyandot Indian Mill, base, Nyttend, Public domain
- Wyandot Indian Mill dam from riverside, Nyttend, Public domain
- Wyandot Indian Mill dam, Nyttend, Public domain
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