Midwest

Lancaster

Fairfield County, OH

Population

40,616

Walk Score

86 · Very Walkable

Median rent

$950

Median home value

$163,900

Founded

1800

On the National Register

Historic districts

  • Fairfield County Children's Home · listed 2008
  • Fairfield County Infirmary · listed 2020
  • Lancaster Historic District · listed 1983
  • Lancaster Methodist Episcopal Camp Ground Historic District · listed 1987
  • Lancaster West Main Street Historic District · listed 1979
  • Square 13 Historic District · listed 1972

Notable landmarks

  • Artz, John, Farmhouse · listed 1987
  • Bush, Samuel, House · listed 1974
  • Chestnut Ridge Farm · listed 1972
  • Concord Hall · listed 1972
  • Dairy Barn–Boys’ Industrial School · listed 2021
  • Drill Hall-Boys’ Industrial School · listed 2021
  • Hock-Hocking Wine Cellar · listed 1979
  • John Sherman Birthplace · listed 1966
  • Medill, William, House · listed 1978
  • Reber, Valentine, House · listed 1975
  • Rock Mill · listed 1990
  • St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church · listed 1979
  • Tallmadge-Mithoff House · listed 1976
  • U.S. Post Office - Lancaster
  • Willow Lane Farm · listed 1972

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