Fredericktown, Ohio travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Fredericktown is a village of 2,600 people (2020) on the outskirts of Greater Columbus.

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Checked Sep 2023

Maps

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

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Best things about Fredericktown

Raleigh Mound

Native American mound. Viewable from street.

Knox Lake Wildlife Area

Wildlife park with good birding and fishing opportunities.

Fredericktown Historical Museum

Contains many objects related to local history.

Fredericktown Tomato Show

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.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Columbus)

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.
CMH John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Columbus — 38 mi away (major hub). Directions
LCK Rickenbacker International Airport, Columbus — 50 mi away. Directions

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.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Raleigh Mound, Fredericktown Tomato Show
Lunch Salt Creek Café Bakery & Creamery
Afternoon Knox Lake Wildlife Area, Fredericktown Historical Museum
Dinner Lem's Pizza

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

Food for you

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What to ask about, for your diet

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Understand

Fredericktown is a small village located in the northeastern part of Ohio, approximately 28 kilometers northwest of Lisbon, which serves as the administrative center of the county. Columbus, the state capital, is situated about 281 kilometers to the southwest. Fredericktown is an unincorporated township within St. Clair Township.

The settlement of this area began in 1795 when Timothy Sheerer first established himself there. The name "Fredericktown" originated in 1801 when it was officially settled and named after George Frederick, who operated a sawmill and gristmill in the area. Little Beaver Creek, a tributary of the Ohio River, flows nearby, and Ohio State Route 170 passes through the region.

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.