Burton (Ohio)

Burton is a town in the state of Ohio. The small town, which had a population of less than 1,500 in 2010, has an unusual history. It dates back to the late 18th century but the most notable event that took place in the city was the Supreme Court case Zacchini vs. Scripps-Howard Broadcasting Co. involving an incident at the county fair.

Get in

By Car

Burton lies on SR87 between Cleveland and the Pennsylvania-Ohio border.

See

A log cabin

• Historic Geauga County, 14653 East Park St, ☏ +1 440 834-1492, info@geaugahistorical.org. April 15-November 15: F-Su 1PM and 3PM. Guided tours of several historical places in Geauga County, including a 1789 cabin, a 1846 church, a 1878 train station, and a 1872 schoolhouse. $6/4/Free (Adults/Children 6-12/Children under 6. 
• Amish Country, toll-free: +1-800-775-8687, info@tourgeauga.com. Burton and Middlefield. Antiques, flea markets, arts, crafts, and entertainment. 
• 1 Kent State University Geauga, 14111 Claridon-Troy Rd, ☏ +1 440-834-4187. (updated Nov 2018)
• 2 Century Village. (updated Nov 2018)
• 3 Burton Square. A historic park. Actually an oval. (updated Nov 2018)

Do

• 1 Geauga County Fair, 14373 N Cheshire St, ☏ +1 440 834-1846. Held Labor Day Weekend, Th-M 8AM-midnight. 

Eat

• The Smith Restaurant, 14608 W Park St, ☏ +1 440-273-8039. (updated Nov 2018)

Drink

• Warrens Spirited Kitchen, 14614 E Park St, ☏ +1-440-273-8100. (updated Nov 2018)

Sleep

• 1 The Red Maple Inn, toll-free: +1-888-646-2753. Located in the woods, the Red Maple Inn offers country lodging within the fourth largest Amish community in the world. 

Connect

• 1 Burton Public Library, 14588 W Park St, ☏ +1 440-834-4466. (updated Nov 2018)