In 1829, Reuben Dove got right angry with the state of Ohio. They'd gone and put the Ohio and Erie Canal smack through the middle of his wheat field. But canal workers talked Dove out of suing, and convinced him to instead found a town. After all, it was centrally located right between the relatively large towns of Columbus and Lancaster. Together with John Coleman, Dove established what is now Canal Winchester. It's now grown into a thriving community of over seven thousand right in the middle of Ohio.
Canal Winchester exists on the industries of agriculture, commerce, and transportation, all of which have benefited from the canal over the years
In 1829, Reuben Dove got right angry with the state of Ohio. They'd gone and put the Ohio and Erie Canal smack through the middle of his wheat field. But canal workers talked Dove out of suing, and convinced him to instead found a town. After all, it was centrally located right between the relatively large towns of Columbus and Lancaster. Together with John Coleman, Dove established what is now Canal Winchester. It's now grown into a thriving community of over seven thousand right in the middle of Ohio.
Canal Winchester exists on the industries of agriculture, commerce, and transportation, all of which have benefited from the canal over the years. The city straddles Franklin and Fairfield Counties, and is accessible by U.S. Route 33. It's about ten minutes from the interstate system and fifteen minutes from downtown Columbus.
Moving to Canal Winchester
One bedroom apartments for rent start between five and six hundred dollars per month. Larger apartments, including three and four bedroom units, can run up close to one thousand dollars per month, but most are quite a bit less than that at around seven to eight hundred per month. Rental apartments in the area are available at Hartford on the Lake, Villages at Eden Crossing, The Traditions at Slate Ridge and others.
In addition to the apartments, duplexes for rent and rental homes are offered in the area. These start well below one thousand dollars per month, and climb in price according to the location of the property as well as extras the rental comes with, such as fireplaces, privacy fences, and fenced in yards.
Neighborhoods
Canal Winchester can be thought of as one continuous neighborhood. That said, the downtown areas is home to Historic Canal Winchester, which boasts gorgeous restored brick buildings. The city is bisected by Main Street, from which residents can access I-674 and explore the larger area.
Living in Canal Winchester
Canal Winchester loves to celebrate and annually hosts community events including the Labor Day Festival, Christmas in the Village, and Rib Fest. Hometown of NBA star B.J. Mullens and MLB player Drew Dosch, Canal Winchester is filled with antique shops and also lays claim to the Mid-Ohio Doll and Toy Museum, Barber's Museum and Hall of Fame, and Slate Run Vineyard and Winery. It is also home to Franklin County's only standing covered wooden bridge, Bergstresser Bridge.
Canal Winchester school district serves the students of the town with a preschool program, two elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. In addition to academics, the schools excel in sports. The track team is division one, and the football, wrestling, basketball, cross country, cheerleading and volleyball teams compete in division II. There are several apartment complexes that are situated conveniently near the area's schools.
For postsecondary education, Valor Christian College is in Canal Winchester. ITT Technical Institute is in Columbus, Ohio University Pickerington Center and Chamberlain College are also nearby. Studio apartments for rent are available near each campus. It's best to do your apartment hunting well before the semester starts so you can find the best deals and amenities you want.
Annually, Canal Winchester receives 38 inches of rainfall, and almost as much snow, with 22 inches per year. July temperatures average around 85 degrees, and rarely stray over 90. Winters are cold, however, and average temperatures in January hover around 20 degrees.
