Fredericktown is a village of 2,600 people (2020) on the outskirts of Greater Columbus.
Understand
Get in
By car
Fredericktown is at the junction of State Routes 13 and 95, which travel north–south and east–west respectively. SR13 passes through the west side of Fredericktown.
The nearest major airport is John Glenn Columbus International Airport about 54 miles south, in Columbus.
Get around
- Owl Creek Trail. Small internal bike and hike path going north and south on the east side of the village.
See
Main Street in the business district
- Fredericktown Historical Museum, E Sandusky St, fredericktownhistoricalsociety@gmail.com. Contains many objects related to local history.
- 🌍 Raleigh Mound (Rowley Mound). Native American mound. Viewable from street.
Do
- 🌍 Fredericktown Tomato Show (Downtown). W-Sa following Labor Day. Annual summer tomato-themed street fair, typically on the first weekend in September. Major events include the Baby Crawl Contest, Bathtub Races, Little Miss Tomato Contest, Pedal Tractor Pulls, five-mile run, and more.
- 🌍 Knox Lake Wildlife Area (Knox Lake State Wildlife Area). Wildlife park with good birding and fishing opportunities.
Buy
Eat
- Salt Creek Café Bakery & Creamery, 111 N Mill St, ☏ +1-330-946-1012. Sells coffee and baked goods.
- Lem's Pizza, 110 N Mill St, ☏ +1-330-695-7111. Pizzeria.
Drink
Sleep
- Heartland Country Resort, 3020 Township Rd 190, ☏ +1-740-513-1990, stay@heartlandcountryresort.com. Bed and Breakfast in a lodge on a farm with petting zoo. Bookings require 2 nights of lodging at minimum.
Connect
- 🌍 Fredericktown Community Library, 1 Burgett Dr, ☏ +1-740-694-BOOK (2665), fredericktown@knox.net. Hosts internet-connected computers. Free.
Cope
- 🌍 Fredericktown Presbyterian Church.
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