Sandusky, Ohio

Sandusky is a city in northern Ohio on the shores of Lake Erie. It is the county seat of Erie County. The city covers 22 sq mi (57 sq km) and has a population of 25,000 people (2011 estimate). It is about mid-way between Cleveland to the east and Toledo to the west.

Sandusky, Ohio
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Ken Winters, US Army Corps of Engineers


Sandusky experiences a humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and cold winters. Warmest month is July, with average high temperatures of 82°F (28°C). Coldest month is January, when average low temperatures drop to 19°F (-7°C). June receives the most rain at 4.19 in (106.4 mm).

The history of Sandusky goes back to 1744, when the British established a trading and military outpost there called Fort Sandusky. The name Sandusky is said to be an anglicization of san too chee, an indigenous phrase meaning "cold water". A village was established here in 1816. Originally called Portland, it was renamed two years later to its present name.

In the early days Sandusky depended on the railroad for its growth. It was a center for paper making. Since then the city has reinvented itself as a regional tourist destination with its numerous theme parks and water parks.

Visiting Sandusky

Interstate 90 (Ohio Turnpike) connects Sandusky to Toledo and Cleveland. To reach Sandusky, leave the highway at Exit 110 if coming from Toledo, and Exit 118 if coming from Cleveland.

Places of Interest in Sandusky

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