Why visit Wilberforce
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 1 place to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Wilberforce University, National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center, Alexander Conner House and Kinsey Road Mound.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 23°F, and about 20 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Wilberforce
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wilberforce
Wilberforce is a census-designated place (CDP) in Greene County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,410 at the 2020 census. It is home to two historically black universities, Wilberforce University and Central State University.
From the Wikipedia article Wilberforce, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Wilberforce University
School
Historically black university located in Wilberforce, Ohio, U.S.
Museums and landmarks14
National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center
Museum
Museum of African American history and culture in Wilberforce, Ohio
1350 Brush Row Road, Wilberforce
We-Sa 09:00-16:00
Alexander Conner House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Terrace of houses in Xenia, Ohio
Bank of Xenia
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic former bank building in downtown Xenia, Ohio, United States
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
National Monument of the United States commemorating Charles Young (1864-1922), an escaped slave who became a Buffalo Soldier in the...
East Second Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district in Ohio, United States
Hollencamp House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Millen-Schmidt House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Samuel N. Patterson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in Ohio, United States
Whitelaw Reid House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Cedarville, Ohio, NRHP-listed
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Indian Mound Reserve
Park · 3.7 mi
Archaeological site in Ohio, United States
Restaurants and cafes1
History
After Wilberforce University was established in 1856, the community was also named for the English statesman William Wilberforce, who worked for the abolition of slavery and achieved the end of the slave trade in the United Kingdom and its empire. The small community served as an important stop for refugee slaves on the Underground Railroad before the American Civil War, as it had seven stations.
The Ohio Historical Society operates the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center, which provides exhibits and learning opportunities for the regional community. The Association of African American Museums, also located in Wilberforce and supported by the private university, works to build professional capacity among smaller museums.
On April 3, 1974, during the 1974 Super Outbreak, a destructive F5 tornado moved through the area after exiting the nearby city of Xenia, where it destroyed many homes and businesses. The tornado severely damaged several structures in Wilberforce, including multiple campus and residential buildings of Wilberforce University. Central State University also sustained significant damage, and a water tower was toppled. As a result of the tornado, 32 people were killed, and about 1,150 people were injured.
From the History section of Wilberforce, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Map of Wilberforce
41 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 23°F | 3.4 in | 7.3 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 25°F | 2.7 in | 5.3 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 34°F | 3.7 in | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 44°F | 4.6 in | 0.5 in |
| May | 73°F | 54°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 65°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 63°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 56°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 46°F | 3.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 36°F | 3.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 28°F | 3.2 in | 3.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Xenia 6 Sse (8 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
Greene County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-18: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslide (Tornado)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2008-10-24: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike (Severe Storm)
- 2008-04-24: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (SGH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Xenia 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Fairborn 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Beavercreek 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Holiday Valley 10 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Enon 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Green Meadows 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Kettering 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Riverside 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Centerville 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Springfield 16 mi north, about 25 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
- Above Wilberforce from the north, Nyttend, Public domain
- Wilberforce Carnegie Library from southwest, Nyttend, Public domain
- Wilberforce Carnegie Library from northwest, Nyttend, Public domain
- Wilberforce Carnegie Library front, Nyttend, Public domain
- Whitelaw Reid House, Nyttend, Public domain
- AChouse1836, Persondr, CC BY-SA 4.0
- East Second Street District, Xenia, 235, Nyttend, Public domain
- Hollencamp House in Xenia, Nyttend, Public domain
- Millen-Schmidt House from south, Nyttend, Public domain
- Bank of Xenia, Nyttend, Public domain
- Samuel N. Patterson House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Emery Hall, Nyttend, Public domain
- C.N. & I. Department Power House from southwest, Nyttend, Public domain
- C.N. & I. Department Power House from south, Nyttend, Public domain
- C.N. & I. Department Power House from west, Nyttend, Public domain
- C.N. & I. Department Power House from northwest, Nyttend, Public domain
- C.N. & I. Department Power House from southeast, Nyttend, Public domain
- More goods ready to go out, NPS Photo, Public domain
- More boxes for Dayton Public School, NPS Photo, Public domain
- Boxes for Dayton Public School, NPS Photo, Public domain
- Colonel Charles Young House, front and western side, Nyttend, Public domain
- Colonel Charles Young House, western side, Nyttend, Public domain
- Colonel Charles Young House, front, Nyttend, Public domain
- Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument - 50284885103, RuggyBearLA, CC BY 2.0
- Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument - 50280976381, RuggyBearLA, CC BY 2.0
- Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, RuggyBearLA, CC BY 2.0
- Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument - 50280903258, RuggyBearLA, CC BY 2.0
- Ready for delivery, NPS Photo, Public domain
- Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument - 50286341081, RuggyBearLA, CC BY 2.0
- Xenia, Ohio - 51181205384, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Xenia, Ohio - 51180634458, loganrickert, CC BY 2.0
- Howe P4260062, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Howe Truss P4260060, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Exterior P4260061, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS060-E-21986 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-18981 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Portal bracing P4260070, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tunnel P4260068, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Portal P4260063, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- West P4260064, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
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