Urbana, Ohio: A City in the Center of Champaign County

Urbana is a city in Ohio, United States, located at the intersection of U.S. Routes 36 and 68. It is the main city of the Urbana micropolitan area and the county seat of Champaign County, 45 miles northwest of Columbus and 40 miles northeast of Dayton. It is also served by State Routes 29 and 55. The city was founded in the early 19th century. It is home to Oak Dale Cemetery, the burial site of Simon Kenton, an American frontiersman. The city was also home to Urbana University, a private university that opened in 1850 as Urbana College and closed in 2020.

Champaign County Farmers Market: Fresh Local Produce and Handmade Goods

The Champaign County Farmers Market, where you can find a wide variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, honey, jam, bread, handmade home goods, and soap along with many local items, is considered one of the favorite farmers' markets in the United States. It is located at 127 East Market Street, at the heart of the city, close to the Urbana Fire Department.

Urbana Monument Square Historic District: Architectural Heritage

The Urbana Monument Square Historic District (latitude 40.1080857, longitude -83.7526462) features historic buildings in various architectural styles, such as Italianate, Georgian, and Richardsonian Romanesque. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 1, 1984.

Champaign Aviation Museum: A Must-See Attraction in Urbana

The Champaign Aviation Museum is one of the major attractions in Urbana. Located at Grimes Municipal Airport (lat 40.1348588, long -83.7489511), the museum was founded in 2005. Its collection includes Douglas A-26, Boeing B-17, Grumman C-1 Trader, North American B-25 Mitchell, and many more. The Mid America Flight Museum - Restoration Hangar is also located nearby.

Other Notable Attractions in Urbana

Other tourist attractions in Urbana include the world’s largest loaf of bread, the Johnny Appleseed Educational Center and Museum, the Champaign County Historical Society Museum, the grave of Joseph Vance, the Gloria Theatre, and Cedar Bog Nature Preserve.