The McPherson House

City / town · Ohio

Clyde

The McPherson House

Best timeApr–Oct
From you
Nearest airportTOL · 47 mi
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Overview

Clyde is a small city in the Ohio Erie shore west region.

1 sights · 1 things to do · 2 places to eat · 2 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Clyde

The McPherson House

The McPherson House

Historic childhood home of James McPherson, a Union General in the American Civil War.

Sherwood Anderson Park

Small downtown park with access to bike trails.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 20°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Apr. (climate data from nearby Toledo)

Jan: 2.4 in rain2.4"Jan: high 35°F, low 20°F35°20°JanFeb: 2.3 in rain2.3"Feb: high 38°F, low 22°F38°22°FebMar: 2.6 in rain2.6"Mar: high 48°F, low 30°F48°30°MarApr: 3.5 in rain3.5"Apr: high 62°F, low 40°F62°40°AprMay: 3.8 in rain3.8"May: high 73°F, low 51°F73°51°MayJun: 3.5 in rain3.5"Jun: high 83°F, low 60°F83°60°JunJul: 3.3 in rain3.3"Jul: high 86°F, low 64°F86°64°JulAug: 3.2 in rain3.2"Aug: high 84°F, low 63°F84°63°AugSep: 2.9 in rain2.9"Sep: high 78°F, low 55°F78°55°SepOct: 2.6 in rain2.6"Oct: high 65°F, low 44°F65°44°OctNov: 2.7 in rain2.7"Nov: high 51°F, low 34°F51°34°NovDec: 2.4 in rain2.4"Dec: high 39°F, low 26°F39°26°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • TOL Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport, Toledo — 47 mi away. Directions
  • CLE Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Cleveland — 59 mi away (major hub). Directions

US 20 passes through Clyde.

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Budget & where to stay

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Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

  • Morning The McPherson House
  • Lunch The Pizza House
  • Afternoon Sherwood Anderson Park
  • Dinner The Twist

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

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    Get in

    By car

    US 20 passes through Clyde.

    By bike

    A bike trail connects Clyde with Fremont and Bellevue.

    See

    The McPherson House

    See The McPherson House

    Historic childhood home of James McPherson, a Union General in the American Civil War.

    Checked Apr 2023
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    Do

    Do Sherwood Anderson Park

    Small downtown park with access to bike trails.

    Checked Apr 2023
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    Eat

    Sleep

    Stay Winesburg Motel

    Small motel.

    📍 214 E McPherson HghwChecked Apr 2023
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    Stay Red Roof Inn

    Hotel with complementary breakfast.

    📍 W McPherson HghwChecked Apr 2023
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