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Marshall House, Xenia, with surrounding buildings
Marshall House, Xenia, with surrounding buildings · Nyttend, Public domain
Marshall House, Xenia, closeup
Marshall House, Xenia, closeup · Nyttend, Public domain
Marshall House, Xenia, entrance
Marshall House, Xenia, entrance · Nyttend, Public domain
Waterstreet Historical District, Xenia on W 2nd St
Waterstreet Historical District, Xenia on W 2nd St · LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Xenia Banner · LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Xenia-Former Hooven & Allison Cordage Company Property (CORF & COAF) - 8161183412 · Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0

Xenia, Ohio

Xenia is a city of 25,689 people in Greene County, Ohio, founded in 1803.

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Population25,689 -3.2% since 2019
CountyGreene County
Elevation932 ft 284 m
Founded1803
Land area13.1 sq mi
ZIP code45385
Nearest airportWright-Patterson Air Force Base (Patterson Field) (FFO) 11 mi

Why visit Xenia

Townapedia lists 22 museums and landmarks, 34 parks and trails, 43 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Central State University, Wilberforce University, East Second Street Historic District and Alexander Conner House.

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.

About Xenia

Xenia is a city in Greene County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. Located in southwestern Ohio, it is 15 miles (24 km) east of Dayton and is part of the Dayton metropolitan area as well as the Miami Valley region. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 25,441. The city's name comes from the Greek word Xenia (ξενία), which means 'hospitality'.

From the Wikipedia article Xenia, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Central State University

School · 4.0 mi

Public historically black university in USA

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Wilberforce University

School · 3.9 mi

Historically black university located in Wilberforce, Ohio, U.S.

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Museums and landmarks22

East Second Street Historic District

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi

Historic district in Ohio, United States

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Alexander Conner House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi

Terrace of houses in Xenia, Ohio

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Bank of Xenia

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi

Historic former bank building in downtown Xenia, Ohio, United States

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Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi

National Monument of the United States commemorating Charles Young (1864-1922), an escaped slave who became a Buffalo Soldier in the...

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Charles Young House

Museum · 3.2 mi

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Hollencamp House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi

Historic house in Ohio, United States

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McDonald Farm

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi

Listed on the NRHP in Greene County, Ohio

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Millen-Schmidt House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi

Historic house in Ohio, United States

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Samuel N. Patterson House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi

Historic house in Ohio, United States

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Birthplace of Tecumseh

Monument and historic site · 2.8 mi

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National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center

Museum · 4.0 mi

Museum of African American history and culture in Wilberforce, Ohio

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Xenia Tornado

Monument and historic site · 0.6 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds34

Kinsey Road Mound

Hiking and trails · 2.3 mi

965 Mound Court, Xenia

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WGC Golf Course

Golf course · 2.1 mi

944 Country Club Drive, Xenia

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Great Council State Park

Park · 3.2 mi

1587 US 68, Xenia

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Old Town Reserve Park

Park · 2.8 mi

1360 Old Springfield Pike, Xenia

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Sara Lee Arnovitz Nature Preserve

Hiking and trails · 2.4 mi

350 Kinsey Road, Xenia

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Shawnee Park

Park · 0.8 mi

591 Park Drive, Xenia

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Greene County Fairgrounds & Expo Center

Park · 1.1 mi

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Scout Dog Park

Park · 1.2 mi

Mo-Su 07:00-20:45

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Beverly Hills Park

Park · 2.0 mi

2046 El Camino Drive, Xenia

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Franklin Park

Park · 0.5 mi

594 Dayton Avenue, Xenia

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Home Avenue Park

Park · 1.0 mi

450 Home Avenue, Xenia

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Lexington Avenue Park

Park · 1.7 mi

1067 Lexington Avenue, Xenia

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Restaurants and cafes43

Butterbee's American Grille

Restaurant · Chicken · 1.3 mi

217 South Progress Drive, Xenia

Mo-Su 10:00-22:00

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Nick's

Diner · American · 1.5 mi

1443 North Detroit Street, Xenia

Mo-Fr 11:00-02:30; Sa 09:00-02:30; Su 09:00-24:00

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Glazed Donut Eatery

Restaurant · Donut · 0.9 mi

607 North Detroit Street, Xenia

Mo-Su 06:00-14:00

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Kava House Xenia

Bakery · 0.6 mi

29 East Main Street, Xenia

Mo-Fr 06:30-16:00; Sa 08:00-14:00

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Applebee's

Diner · American · 1.4 mi

1991 Harner Drive, Xenia

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Dairy Station

Restaurant · Ice Cream · 0.9 mi

704 North Detroit Street, Xenia

Mo-Su 11:00-22:00

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The Grill on the Hill

Diner · American · 2.1 mi

944 Country Club Drive, Xenia

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Tim Hortons

Cafe · Coffee Shop

38 North Orange Street, Xenia

Mo-We 05:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-19:00; Su 05:00-17:00

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Cassano's Pizza King

Restaurant · Pizza · 1.3 mi

40 South Progress Drive, Xenia

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Donato's

Restaurant · Pizza · 0.6 mi

52 Xenia Town Square, Xenia

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Nara Thai Kitchen

Restaurant · Thai · 0.6 mi

68 Xenia Town Square, Xenia

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Waffle House

Diner · American · 1.3 mi

1963 Harner Drive, Xenia

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History

Xenia was founded in 1803, the same year Ohio was admitted to the Union. In that year, Hollander-American pioneer John Paul bought 2,000 acres (8.1 km2) of land from Thomas and Elizabeth Richardson of Hanover County, Virginia, for "1050 pounds current moneys of Virginia." Paul influenced county commissioners to locate the county seat on this land at the forks of the Shawnee creeks, stimulating development of the settlement here.

Joseph C. Vance was named to survey the site and lay out the town. The following year, he bought the town site of 257 acres (1.04 km2) from John Paul for $250. The name of the new village was chosen in typically democratic fashion. Vance called a town meeting to discuss possible names. The committee had considered several suggestions without reaching any decision. Then the Rev. Robert Armstrong proposed the name "Xenia," meaning "hospitality" in Greek, because of the fine hospitality extended to him in this friendly community. When a tie vote occurred, Laticia Davis, wife of Owen Davis, was invited to cast the deciding ballot. She voted for "Xenia."

The first session of the Ohio General Assembly created Greene County from the Northwest Territory. It took in the homeland of the Shawnee Indians. Their chief tribal village was north of Xenia at Old Chillicothe, now called Old Town. The Shawnee war chief Tecumseh was born there in 1768.

From the History section of Xenia, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where to stay2

Churches and places of worship37

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Shopping7

Gas and EV charging14

Schools, colleges and libraries25

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Healthcare2

Map of Xenia

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Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 3.4 in of rainFebruary: 2.7 in of rainMarch: 3.7 in of rainApril: 4.6 in of rainMay: 4.8 in of rainJune: 4.7 in of rainJuly: 4.0 in of rainAugust: 3.2 in of rainSeptember: 2.7 in of rainOctober: 3.1 in of rainNovember: 3.1 in of rainDecember: 3.2 in of rainJanuary: 38°FFebruary: 42°FMarch: 52°FApril: 65°FMay: 73°FJune: 81°FJuly: 83°FAugust: 82°FSeptember: 77°FOctober: 66°FNovember: 53°FDecember: 42°FJanuary: 23°FFebruary: 25°FMarch: 34°FApril: 44°FMay: 54°FJune: 62°FJuly: 65°FAugust: 63°FSeptember: 56°FOctober: 46°FNovember: 36°FDecember: 28°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan38°F23°F3.4 in7.3 in
Feb42°F25°F2.7 in5.3 in
Mar52°F34°F3.7 in2.6 in
Apr65°F44°F4.6 in0.5 in
May73°F54°F4.8 in0.0 in
Jun81°F62°F4.7 in0.0 in
Jul83°F65°F4.0 in0.0 in
Aug82°F63°F3.2 in0.0 in
Sep77°F56°F2.7 in0.0 in
Oct66°F46°F3.1 in0.1 in
Nov53°F36°F3.1 in0.7 in
Dec42°F28°F3.2 in3.8 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Xenia 6 Sse (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$56,029median household income
$162,400median home value
$931median monthly rent
40.2median age
21.8%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
60.9%of homes are owner-occupied
24.6 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1822%18 to 3422%35 to 6435%65 and over20%

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)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (Patterson Field) (FFO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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