Delaware

Delaware County, OH

Population

41,926

Walk Score

86 · Very Walkable

Median rent

$1,143

Median home value

$251,700

Founded

1808

Delaware is a city in Delaware County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. It is located near the center of Ohio, about 30 miles (48 km) north of Columbus as part of the Columbus metropolitan area. The population was 41,302 at the 2020 census. Delaware was founded in 1808 and was incorporated in 1816.

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On the National Register

Historic districts

Elliott Hall, Sturges Library, And Merrick Hall · listed 1973
Historic Northwest District · listed 1996
Ohio Wesleyan University Fraternity Hill Historic District · listed 2019
Sandusky Street Historic District · listed 1982
Warren Tavern Complex · listed 1983

Notable landmarks

Austin Hall · listed 1985
Bieber, George, House and Farm · listed 1991
Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati & Indianapolis Railroad Depot · listed 2022
Crist Tavern Annex-Millworkers Boarding House · listed 1994
Delaware County Courthouse · listed 1973
Delaware County Jail and Sheriff's Residence · listed 1990
Delaware Post Office · listed 2019
Delaware Public Library · listed 1983
Edwards Gymnasium/Pfieffer Natatorium · listed 1985
Greenwood Farm · listed 1979
High House · listed 1986
Limestone Vale · listed 1978
Meeker, Forrest, House and Farm · listed 1991
Mill Worker House No. 1 · listed 1991
Mill Worker House No. 3 · listed 1991
Mill Worker House No. 4 · listed 1991
Mill Worker House No. 5 · listed 1991
Neff, Edward E., House · listed 1988
Ohio Wesleyan University Student Observatory · listed 1985
Perry, Norman Dewey, House · listed 1991
Richey, James, Farmhouse · listed 1993
Sanborn Hall · listed 1985
Selby Field · listed 1985
Slocum Hall · listed 1985
St. Mary's Church and Rectory · listed 1980
…and 5 more

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