Wellington, Ohio
Wellington is a village of 4,593 people in Lorain County, Ohio, founded in 1855.
Why visit Wellington
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 16 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Darlon Allen House, Huntington Grange, Findley State Park and Wellington Reservation.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 18°F, and about 47 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Wellington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wellington
Wellington is a village in Lorain County, Ohio. The population was 4,799 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Wellington, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks6
Darlon Allen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
United States historic place
Huntington Grange
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Clubhouse in Wellington, United States of America
Mosher House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Single-family detached home in Ohio, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes16
Danny's
Bar and pub · 1.2 mi
Mo-We 11:00-21:00; Th-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Fort's Old Town Tavern
Bar and pub · 1.2 mi
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:30; Su 11:00-22:00
Sundae Cafe
Ice cream · 1.2 mi
Mo-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-21:30; Su 12:00-20:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.5 mi
508 South Main Street, Wellington
Mo-Th 10:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-23:00
4 more on the map.
History
The rights to naming the village were given as a reward for how much road could be contracted to build. The original winner of the contest picked the name "Charlemont", to near universal disdain. The rights to name the town then went to William Welling, who chose the name "Wellington", either after himself or the Duke of Wellington. Wellington was incorporated as a village in 1855.
In 1858, the former American House Hotel (later torn down and replaced by Herrick Memorial Library) was the site of the Oberlin-Wellington Rescue. A group of men, both white and black and many from Oberlin, swarmed the hotel to rescue runaway slave John Price. He was being held by a US Marshal and his men, who intended to return him to his master in Kentucky.
The abolitionists transported Price out of town en route to the Underground Railroad and helped convey him to Canada. Thirty-seven men were indicted, but only two, Simeon M. Bushnell and Charles Henry Langston, were tried in federal court for interfering with the marshal in carrying out the Fugitive Slave Law. After Langston's eloquent speech about slavery and discrimination, the judge gave them light sentences. The events and trial received national attention, and kept the issue of slavery at the forefront of debate.
From the History section of Wellington, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship11
Old St. Patrick's Church (Wellington, Ohio)
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
United Church of Huntington
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Herrick Memorial Library
Library · 1.2 mi
101 Willard Memorial Square, Wellington
Map of Wellington
58 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 | 2.9 in | 14.4 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 20°F | 2.4 in | 12.4 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 28°F | 2.9 in | 8.4 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 38°F | 3.7 in | 1.9 in |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 60°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 52°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 42°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 33°F | 3.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 24°F | 2.7 in | 8.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Oberlin Hcn (9 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
Lorain County has had 9 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
Ashland County Airport (3G4) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- LaGrange 8 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Sullivan 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Wakeman 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- South Amherst 13 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Grafton 14 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- Lodi 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Eaton Estates 15 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Elyria 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Amherst 17 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Medina 19 mi east, about 30 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Wellington TownHall Dscn1746, Larry Pieniazek, Lar (commons) or User:Lar (primary), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mosher House, Main Street, Wellington, OH - 54431358117, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mosher House, Main Street, Wellington, OH - 54432408379, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mosher House, Main Street, Wellington, OH - 54432209201, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mosher House, Main Street, Wellington, OH - 54432209151, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mosher House, Main Street, Wellington, OH - 54432408274, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mosher House, Main Street, Wellington, OH - 54432408189, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mosher House, Main Street, Wellington, OH - 54432586505, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mosher House, Main Street, Wellington, OH - 54432408114, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mosher House, Main Street, Wellington, OH, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mosher House, Main Street, Wellington, OH - 54431357647, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mosher House, Main Street, Wellington, OH - 54432208686, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mosher House, Main Street, Wellington, OH - 54432407884, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mosher House, Main Street, Wellington, OH - 54432408494, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mosher House, Main Street, Wellington, OH - 54431358187, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mosher House, Main Street, Wellington, OH - 54431358152, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mosher House, Main Street, Wellington, OH - 54432462183, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mosher House, Main Street, Wellington, OH - 54432407659, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mosher House, Main Street, Wellington, OH - 54432585985, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mosher House, Main Street, Wellington, OH - 54432407799, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mosher House, Main Street, Wellington, OH - 54431357492, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mosher House, Main Street, Wellington, OH - 54432586825, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mosher House, Main Street, Wellington, OH - 54432408669, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sprague House near Wellington, Nyttend, Public domain
- South Main houses in Wellington, Nyttend, Public domain
- Wellington Ohio Banner, Nyttend, Public domain
- Camp-Schweller House, Main Street, Wellington, OH, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Camp-Schweller House, Main Street, Wellington, OH - 54432594450, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Camp-Schweller House, Main Street, Wellington, OH - 54431365212, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hathaway House, Main Street and Grove Street, Wellington, OH - 54431365267, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Perkins-Camp House, Main Street, Wellington, OH - 54432469493, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Perkins-Camp House, Main Street, Wellington, OH - 54432594515, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hathaway House, Main Street and Grove Street, Wellington, OH - 54432469288, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Perkins-Camp House, Main Street, Wellington, OH - 54432415924, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Perkins-Camp House, Main Street, Wellington, OH, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hathaway House, Main Street and Grove Street, Wellington, OH - 54431365537, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hathaway House, Main Street and Grove Street, Wellington, OH - 54432217101, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- United Church of Huntington, Nyttend, Public domain
- Old St Patrick's, Wellington, Nyttend, Public domain
- John A. Mosher House, April 2011, User:Jaydec, CC BY-SA 3.0
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