Van Buren (Ohio)

Van Buren was founded in 1833 and was named after the then vice president Martin Van Buren, who would later go on to become the 8th President.

By car

I-75 runs along Van Buren North of Findlay and south of North Baltimore

By bike

• Slippery Elm TrailA trail that goes from North Baltimore to Bowling Green. The trailhead in North Baltimore is north from Van Buren on flat country roads.

As a small village, Van Buren is easy to get around with a car, bike, or on foot.

• Village SquareThe historic village square is easily walkable, and has some quaint architecture.

• Van Buren State Park

  address: 12259 Township Road 218
  A large public park surrounding a lake with hiking and horse trails, as well as camping sites. Boating and fishing is allowed on the lake with a licence. Bow hunting is permitted with a licence.

• Allen Township Sports Plex

  address: 12829 State Route 613
  Has open baseball diamonds and soccer fields for recreation.

• Black Knights

  phone: +1 419 299-3384
  address: 217 S Main St
  Van Buren Schools has a variety of sports teams that play as the Black Knights. Sports include Football, Baseball, Soccer, and Basketball.

• Van Buren Lions Club Apple Butter FestivalA festival of apple butter, foodstuff from food trucks, crafts, and music.

As a small village, Van Buren does not have many regularly open shopping opportunities.

• Pilot Convenience StoreHas some chain food outlets and basic travel goods.

• Iron Skillet

  phone: +1 419 257-3744
  address: 12906 Deshler Rd, North Baltimore
  In a travel plaza off of I75. It's not fancy but can provide a filling meal on a road trip.

• New York Pizza & Pub

  phone: +1 419 299-3620
  address: 109 South Main Street
  Typical thin crust pizza place, with a wide variety of toppings.

• Van Buren State ParkVan Buren state park offers a few different lodging options. There's a regular camp, an equestrian camp with special amenities for horses, and handicap accessible cabins.

The Findlay-Hancock County Public Library bookmobile stops in town every Monday from 4:45PM-6:00PM.

• US Post Office

  phone: +1-419-299-3397
  address: 100 S Main St
  A tiny post office in downtown Van Buren.

• Van Buren Presbyterian Church

• Van Buren United Methodist Church

• FindlayThe closest city to Van Buren, and the biggest city in Hancock county.

• Bowling GreenThe next closest city, the county seat of the nearby Wood County. Easily reachable by car on I75, or by bicycle on the nearby Slippery Elm Trail.

• BlufftonA small college town south of Findlay.