Why visit Winchester
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Doctor A. C. Lewis House and Memorial Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Winchester
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Winchester
Winchester is a village in Winchester Township, Adams County, Ohio, United States. The population was 987 at the 2020 census. The name of the surrounding township is also named Winchester.
From the Wikipedia article Winchester, Adams County, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks9
Doctor A. C. Lewis House
Monument and historic site · 0.7 mi
1840s home of Dr. A.C. Lewis, abolitionist. The home was used as a stop on the Underground Railroad.
103 South Street, Winchester
Artillery Cannon at Winchester Cemetery
Monument and historic site · 0.8 mi
Artillery cannon installed in Winchester Cemetery, adjacent to flagpole and stone dais with stone podium for eulogies/speeches.
Bicentennial Monument
Monument and historic site · 0.6 mi
Stone pile adorned with plaque commemorating 200th birthday of Joseph Darlinton, founder of Winchester. An ornamental gazebo was erected...
Winchester Depot
Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi
Long-abandoned train depot along Winchester's railway track in advanced state of decay.
Winchester First Settlers 1802 Memorial Marker
Monument and historic site · 0.8 mi
Winchester, Ohio 1815 and Morgan's Raid 1863
Monument and historic site · 0.9 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Winchester Community Garden
Park · 0.5 mi
Community garden for the people of Winchester. Maintained by Winchester Church of Christ.
Restaurants and cafes3
Reid’s Dairy Bar
Fast food · Sandwich, Ice Cream · 0.6 mi
Long-time local window service-style eatery known for its sandwiches, fried appetizers, and cold desserts.
1973 Tri-County Road, Winchester
Where to stay1
History
Winchester was laid out in 1815 by Joseph Darlinton. It was named for Darlinton's former hometown of Winchester, Virginia.
There is also an Ohio Historic Site in Winchester, the Dr. A. C. Lewis House. The Dr. A. C. Lewis home was built between 1845 and 1848. Dr. Lewis is considered the first resident physician of Winchester. He was a known abolitionist and used the house as a station on the Underground Railroad.
From the History section of Winchester, Adams County, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship6
Winchester Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.7 mi
19089 State Route 136, Winchester
Winchester Church of Christ in Christian Union
Church · Church Of Christ · 0.5 mi
1540 Tri-County Road, Winchester
Winchester First Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 0.4 mi
1408 Tri-County Road, Winchester
Winchester United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 0.6 mi
70 Washington Street, Winchester
Winchester United Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.7 mi
19046 State Route 136, Winchester
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Map of Winchester
26 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 (13 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
Wilmington Air Park (ILN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 34 miles away.
- Seaman 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Sardinia 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- West Union 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Peebles 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Ripley 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Manchester 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Lynchburg 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
- Bethel 23 mi west, about 37 min by car
- Batavia 29 mi west, about 47 min by car
- Amelia 31 mi west, about 49 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Dr. A.C. Lewis House, Nyttend, Public domain
- International 1460 combine near Winchester, Nyttend, Public domain
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