West Union, Ohio
West Union is a village of 2,899 people in Adams County, Ohio, founded in 1803.
Why visit West Union
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 16 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Kirker Covered Bridge, Gov. Thomas Kirker Homestead, Adams County Historical Society and Adams Lake State Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in West Union
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West Union
West Union is a village in Tiffin and Liberty townships, Adams County, Ohio, United States, about 55 miles (89 km) southeast of Cincinnati. The population was 3,004 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Adams County. West Union is served by West Union High School, the Adams County/Ohio Valley School District, and the West Union Public Library, a branch of the Adams County Public Library.
From the Wikipedia article West Union, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Kirker Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Covered bridge in Liberty Township, Adams County, Ohio
Museums and landmarks6
Gov. Thomas Kirker Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house near West Union, Ohio, United States
Adams County Historical Society
Museum · 0.4 mi
506 North Cherry Street, West Union
Th 12:00-16:00; Sa 12:00-16:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes16
Giovanni's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.5 mi
12153 Manchester Street, West Union
Mo-Th 10:30-22:30; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00; Su 16:00-21:00
Mikey's Family Restaurant
Restaurant · 0.5 mi
803 Northeast Main Street, West Union
Mo-Su 06:00-20:30
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.4 mi
708 East Main Street, West Union
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
4 more on the map.
History
West Union was laid out in 1803. A post office called West Union has been in operation since 1805. The village was incorporated in 1859.
From the History section of West Union, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship5
West Union Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · National Register of Historic Places
104 South 2nd Street, West Union
West Union United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist
203 East Mulberry Street, West Union
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare3
SOMC Family Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
90 CIC Boulevard, West Union
Map of West Union
51 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 17°F | 3.4 in | 6.5 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 20°F | 3.2 in | 5.2 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 27°F | 4.1 in | 2.7 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 37°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 48°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 56°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 60°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 58°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 50°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 39°F | 3.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 30°F | 3.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 21°F | 3.9 in | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ripley Exp Farm (14 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
Adams County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-04-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2018-04-17: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2012-08-20: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport (PMH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 38 miles away.
- Manchester 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Seaman 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Peebles 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Ripley 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Sardinia 20 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Lucasville 30 mi east, about 49 min by car
- Rosemount 31 mi east, about 49 min by car
- Bethel 31 mi west, about 51 min by car
- Portsmouth 32 mi east, about 52 min by car
- New Boston 33 mi east, about 53 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
- WestUnionOH2, Aesopposea, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Presbyterian Church in Ohio, FatalFit, CC0
- Kirker Bridge 2023, FatalFit, CC0
- Kirker Homestead, Aesopposea, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West Union Presbyterian Church, Aesopposea, CC BY-SA 3.0
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