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West Alexandria, Ohio
West Alexandria is a village of 1,340 people in Preble County, Ohio, founded in 1818.
Why visit West Alexandria
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 2 parks and trails and 6 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Lange Hotel and Heaven's Corner.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in West Alexandria
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West Alexandria
West Alexandria is a village in Preble County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,334 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article West Alexandria, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Lange Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Hotel in Ohio, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes6
Kierston's Coffeestop
Cafe · Coffee Shop
12 South Main Street, West Alexandria
Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa 09:00-14:00
Churches and places of worship4
History
West Alexandria was laid out in 1818. The community derives its name from one of its founders, William Alexander. A post office has been in operation at West Alexandria since 1828.
Three buildings in the village have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places: the George B. Unger House, the Lange Hotel, and the West Alexandria Depot.
From the History section of West Alexandria, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Map of West Alexandria
24 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 17°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 19°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 28°F | 3.6 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 38°F | 4.5 in |
| May | 73°F | 49°F | 4.8 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 59°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 62°F | 4.3 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 60°F | 3.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 52°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 41°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 31°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 23°F | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Eaton (5 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
Preble 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)
- 2008-10-24: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2005-01-11: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Richmond Municipal Airport (RID) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Lewisburg 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Farmersville 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Camden 10 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Trotwood 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Drexel 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Clayton 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Englewood 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Miamisburg 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- West Carrollton 16 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Dayton 18 mi east, about 29 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
- George B. Unger House, Nyttend, Public domain
- West Alexandria Depot, Nyttend, Public domain
- West Alexandria, Ohio 3-19-2021 - 51053330391, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- West Alexandria, Ohio 3-19-2021 - 51053330611, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- West Alexandria, Ohio (2021), Logan Rickert, CC BY 2.0
- West Alexandria, Ohio 3-19-2021 - 51053329836, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- West Alexandria, Ohio 3-19-2021 - 51053410297, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- West Alexandria, Ohio 3-19-2021 - 51053329676, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- West Alexandria, Ohio 3-19-2021 - 51053410657, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- West Alexandria, Ohio 3-19-2021 - 51053410782, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- West Alexandria, Ohio 3-19-2021 - 51053329926, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- West Alexandria, Ohio 3-19-2021 - 51052600273, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- West Alexandria, Ohio 3-19-2021 - 51053328976, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- West Alexandria, Ohio 3-19-2021 - 51052599253, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- West Alexandria, Ohio 3-19-2021 - 51052599518, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- West Alexandria, Ohio 3-19-2021 - 51053410027, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- West Alexandria, Ohio 3-19-2021 - 51053409707, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- West Alexandria, Ohio 3-19-2021 - 51052599158, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- West Alexandria, Ohio 3-19-2021 - 51053331816, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- West Alexandria, Ohio 3-19-2021 - 51053331976, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- West Alexandria, Ohio 3-19-2021 - 51053331566, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- West Alexandria, Ohio 3-19-2021 - 51053412197, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- West Alexandria, Ohio 3-19-2021 - 51052601338, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- West Alexandria Depot — West Alexandria, Ohio, Christopher L. Riley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- West Alexandria, Ohio 3-19-2021 - 51053331266, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- West Alexandria, Ohio 3-19-2021 - 51053411502, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- West Alexandria, Ohio 3-19-2021 - 51053331086, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- West Alexandria, Ohio 3-19-2021 - 51052600798, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- West Alexandria, Ohio 3-19-2021 - 51052601918, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- West Alexandria, Ohio 3-19-2021 - 51053332041, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- West Alexandria, Ohio 3-19-2021, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Lange Hotel, Nyttend, Public domain
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