Washington Court House, Ohio
Washington Court House is a city of 14,439 people in Fayette County, Ohio, founded in 1810.
Why visit Washington Court House
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 21 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Barney Kelley House, Edward Smith, Jr., Farm, Christman Memorial Park and Roszmann Field.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Washington Court House
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About Washington Court House
Washington Court House (often abbreviated as Washington C.H.) is a city in Fayette County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. The population was 14,401 at the 2020 census. The area was initially settled by Virginia veterans of the American Revolution, who received the land from the government as payment for their service in the war.
From the Wikipedia article Washington Court House, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks12
Barney Kelley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic residence in Washington Court House, Ohio, United States
Edward Smith, Jr., Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic farm complex located near Washington Court House in Fayette County, Ohio, United States
Fayette County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Local government building in the United States
Jacob Light House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic residence in the city of Washington Court House, Ohio, United States
Morris Sharp House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic residence in the city of Washington Court House, Ohio, United States
Rawlings-Brownell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic residence on the northern side of Washington Court House, Ohio, United States
Robinson-Pavey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic residence in western Washington Court House, Ohio, United States
Washington Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic rural cemetery on the outskirts of the city of Washington Court House in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Ohio
William Burnett House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic farmhouse located near the city of Washington Court House in Fayette County, Ohio, United States
Washington Court House Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · 0.7 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
The Greens Golf Course
Golf course · 1.2 mi
703 Highland Avenue, Washington Court House
Restaurants and cafes21
Kitty's Catfe
Cafe · Boba Tea Shop & Cat Cafe, Coffee Shop, Bubble Tea · 0.7 mi
Washington Court House's spot for Boba/Bubble Tea and cat cafe. It's a registered LGBTQIA+ safe space.
137 N Main St, Washington Court House
Mo-Th 11:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su off
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.0 mi
520 Clinton Avenue, Washington Court House
Mo-We 05:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-19:00; Su 05:00-17:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.8 mi
1666 Columbus Avenue, Washington Court House
Mo-We 06:00-24:00; Th-Sa 06:00-01:00; Su 07:00-24:00
9 more on the map.
Where to stay1
History
Washington Court House's first settlers appear to have been Edward Smith Sr., and his family, who emigrated from Pennsylvania in 1810. Smith and his family constructed a crude house in the thick woodlands near Paint Creek, but their efforts to clear the land were interrupted by his departure for military service in the War of 1812. Comparatively soon after returning from his martial pursuits, Smith drowned while attempting to cross a flooded creek, but his widow and 10 children survived and prospered despite the absence of their patriarch. Smith's descendants remained prominent in Fayette County for more than a century after his arrival from Pennsylvania, although many had left Washington Court House for other parts of the county. A family residence still stands on U.S. Route 62 not far outside the city's eastern boundary.
In 1833, Washington Court House (then known as Washington) contained a printing office, seven stores, two taverns, two groceries, a schoolhouse, a meeting house, and about 70 residential houses.
From the History section of Washington Court House, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship22
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Miami Trace High School
School · 3.5 mi
300 Bloomingburg New Holland R, Washington Court House
Miami Trace Middle School
School · 3.7 mi
3800 State Route 41 Nw, Washington Court House
Healthcare3
Map of Washington Court House
91 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 20°F | 3.0 in | 7.9 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 22°F | 2.5 in | 3.7 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 30°F | 3.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 40°F | 4.1 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 54°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 42°F | 2.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 32°F | 2.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 25°F | 3.2 in | 2.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Washington Court House (0 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
Fayette County has had 7 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)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2005-02-15: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2004-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Wilmington Air Park (ILN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Wilmington 22 mi west, about 36 min by car
- London 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
- Chillicothe 27 mi southeast, about 43 min by car
- Circleville 27 mi east, about 43 min by car
- Xenia 29 mi west, about 47 min by car
- Grove City 30 mi northeast, about 48 min by car
- Springfield 33 mi northwest, about 54 min by car
- Fairborn 36 mi northwest, about 58 min by car
- Beavercreek 37 mi west, about 59 min by car
- Columbus 39 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
- Fayette County Courthouse, Ohio, Nyttend, Public domain
- Morris Sharp House — Washington Court House, Ohio, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Barney Kelley House — Washington Court House, Ohio, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Washington Court House OH 2024g, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Washington Court House OH 2024e, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Washington Court House OH 2024i, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Washington Court House OH 2024f, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Washington Court House OH 2024h, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Washington Court House OH 2024c, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Washington Court House OH 2024d, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Downtown Washington Court House from the courthouse lawn, Nyttend, Public domain
- Fayette County Courthouse — Washington Court House, Ohio, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fayette County Courthouse in 2020 — Washington Court House, Ohio, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Washington Court House OH 2024b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Washington Court House OH 2024a, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Eyman Park Washington Court House OH 2022, Pam Broviak, CC0
- Robinson-Pavey, Aesopposea, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BarneyKelley, Aesopposea, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Washington Courthouse Ohio, Bwsmith84 ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- Judy Memorial Chapel, Washington Court House, Ohio, Aesopposea, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MorrisSharp, Aesopposea, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Washington Memorial Mausoleum, WCH, Nyttend, Public domain
- Family mausoleum at WCH Cemetery, Nyttend, Public domain
- Jacob Light House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Fayette County Courthouse OH 2024a, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fayette County Courthouse OH 2024e, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Washington Middle School, WCH, Nyttend, Public domain
- Fayette County Courthouse OH 2024b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fayette County Courthouse OH 2024c, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fayette County Courthouse OH 2024d, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rawlings-Brownell House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Edward Smith, Jr., Farmhouse, Nyttend, Public domain
- William Burnett House site at WCH, Nyttend, Public domain
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