Whitehall, Ohio
Whitehall is a city of 20,019 people in Franklin County, Ohio, founded in 1947.
Why visit Whitehall
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 71 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Capital University, Ohio Dominican University, Drexel Theatre and East Broad Street Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 22°F, and about 28 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Whitehall
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Whitehall
Whitehall is a city in Franklin County, Ohio, United States. Located 6 miles (9.7 km) east of the state capital of Columbus, Whitehall had a population of 20,127 in the 2020 census. Founded in 1947, Whitehall is a growing suburb of Columbus. Accrording to the U.S.
From the Wikipedia article Whitehall, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Ohio Dominican University
School · 3.4 mi
Private liberal arts university in Columbus, Ohio, United States
Museums and landmarks12
Drexel Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Movie theater in Bexley, Ohio, United States
East Broad Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Human settlement in Columbus, Ohio, United States of America
Elam Drake House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in Columbus, Ohio, United States
Franklin Park Conservatory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Botanical garden in Columbus, Ohio
Franklin Park Medical Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic building in Woodland Park, Columbus, Ohio
Frederick A. Miller House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in the Wolfe Park neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, United States
Hanford Village George Washington Carver Addition Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic district in the Hanford Village neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio
Kahiki Supper Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Former restaurant in Columbus, Ohio
Ohio Governor's Mansion
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Official residence of the governor of Ohio
Old Port Columbus Terminal
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic building in Columbus, Ohio
Valley Dale Ballroom
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic venue in Columbus, Ohio, USA
Ohio History of Flight Museum
Museum · 2.2 mi
Aviation museum in Columbus, Ohio
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
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7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes71
Pita House
Restaurant · Gyro Restaurant · 2.0 mi
Pita House, located in Columbus, has been serving authentic Middle Eastern cuisine since 2010. Our spotlight dishes include delectable...
2996 E Broad St, Columbus
Mo-Th 10:00-20:30, Fr-Sa 10:00-21:00, Su 11:00-17:00
Lalibela Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant · Ethiopian · 1.1 mi
1111 South Hamilton Road, Columbus
Mo-Su 11:00-23:00
The 94th Aero Squadron
Diner · American · 2.0 mi
5030 Sawyer Road, Columbus
Mo-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 16:00-22:00; Su 10:00-14:30,15:00-20:00
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi
3965 East Broad Street, Whitehall
Mo-We 06:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-18:00; Su 06:00-16:00
59 more on the map.
History
In the 1940s and 1950s, Whitehall still had working farms, and it was a mixed-income area with mainly small houses. It was still a village in the 1940s, and residents filed for incorporation in 1947. In 1952, the borders expanded east to the country club and Big Walnut Creek. Rapid growth meant that it became a city during the 1950s. The first shopping center strip in the country was built and opened in Whitehall in 1948, called Casto's Town and Country. The National Road passed through Whitehall.
In August 1970, two department stores in Whitehall were bombed as part of a robbery scheme.
From the History section of Whitehall, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbus Airport
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
4300 International Gateway, Columbus
Churches and places of worship34
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging18
Schools, colleges and libraries71
Arts & College Preparatory Academy
School · 2.5 mi
4401 Hilton Corporate Dr, Columbus
Healthcare8
Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
420 North James Road, Columbus
Map of Whitehall
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 22°F | 3.0 in | 9.5 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 24°F | 2.4 in | 7.6 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 32°F | 3.6 in | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 42°F | 3.9 in | 0.5 in |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 45°F | 2.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 35°F | 2.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 27°F | 3.1 in | 5.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Columbus Port Columbus Intl Ap 72428 (2 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
Franklin County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-10-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 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)
- 2008-10-24: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Bexley 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Gahanna 5 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Reynoldsburg 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Columbus 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Pickerington 8 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Pataskala 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Canal Winchester 10 mi south, about 15 min by car
- New Albany 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Upper Arlington 11 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Westerville 11 mi north, about 17 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
- Whitehall Municipal Building Decorated for Christmas 2, Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Whitehall Municipal Building Decorated for Christmas 1, Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Whitehall Division of Fire Headquarters 1, Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Whitehall Police Dept Decorated for Christmas 1, Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Whitehall Police Dept from the North 1, Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Whitehall City School District Headquarters 1, Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Etna east of Robinwood, Whitehall, Nyttend, Public domain
- Waterbeds 'n' Stuff storefront, Whitehall, Ohio, WaterbedsRobbie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Whitehall Walgreens, Nyttend, Public domain
- Old Port Columbus Airport Control Tower and Terminal, Columbus, OH, US (07), Bubba73, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hanford Village George Washington Carver Addition Historic District, Wdzinc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mansion thru Roses, Bwsmith84 ( talk ), CC BY 3.0
- Kahiki postcard 02, Unknown author Unknown author, No restrictions
- Franklin Mark Medical Center entrance - Columbus Ohio, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- East Broad Street Historic District, Nyttend, Public domain
- FPConservatory, Analogue Kid at en.wikipedia, CC BY 2.5
- Frederick A. Miller House-Broad Gables, Skorry, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elam Drake House & Farm, Wdzinc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Valley Dale Ballroom, Wdzinc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Capitol University Front Gate 640x480, Ben Larrimer, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Fpasiangarden, Love.347, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ohio Dominican University (Columbus, Ohio) - Erskine Hall, Nheyob, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Norton Field Historical Marker 1, Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Defense Supply Center Columbus East 1, Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DLA East 1, Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Columbus Depot Historical Marker 1, Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Toward the Columbus Country Club, Nyttend, Public domain
- Kahiki Restaurant, Columbus, John Margolies, Public domain
- Republic Airline Crew Base, Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Port Columbus Airport Terminal 2, Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Port Columbus Airport Terminal 1, Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Port Columbus Airport Terminal 3, Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Port Columbus Airport Terminal Historical Marker, Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
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