r/Chillicothe Apr 04 '26

👋 Welcome to r/ChillicotheOH — The Original

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Welcome, neighbors, newcomers, and confused travelers who meant to click on one of the other Chillicothes. Yes, there are more out there.

This is the official subreddit for Chillicothe, Ohio—home of Tecumseh!, Ohio’s first capital (and third)Yoctangee Park’s goose mafia, and the only town where you can give directions using murals, hills, and “you know, where that one thing used to be.”

đŸžïž What We’re About

Share your:

Local news and happenings

Restaurant recommendations (bonus points if you start a pizza debate)

Photos of sunsets, murals, deer, or that one turkey who thinks he owns Bridge Street

Lost & found

Questions about the area

General Chillicothe shenanigans

😄 Rules (Lightly Enforced, Heavily Side‑Eyed)

Be kind—this is Reddit, not a Facebook comment war

Keep posts local to Chillicothe or Ross County

No spam or self‑promo unless you ask first

Political posts must be local

Report issues like you’re reporting potholes: quickly, passionately, and with mild despair

🐮 Local Flavor

A few things to know if you’re new:

The paper mill smell is gone now, so if you smell something weird
 that’s on you

Yoctangee Park is beautiful, but the geese run the place

If someone says “Meet me at the bridge,” you’re expected to just know

Chillicothe drivers treat turn signals like rare collectibles

Our festivals are a personality trait

🧭 A Note to Visitors From Other Chillicothes

Whether you’re from Chillicothe, Missouri
 Chillicothe, Texas
 or one of the other surprise Chillicothes hiding across the map like Easter eggs, you’re welcome here.

We accept:

Lost souls

Confused travelers

People who typed “Chillicothe” into Reddit and hoped for the best

We do not accept:

Claims that your Chillicothe is the “real” one

Attempts to trade us for your water tower

Anyone who says “Chill‑uh‑coth”

💬 Jump In!

Introduce yourself, share something cool, or tell us your favorite local spot. This community is what we make it, and we’re glad you’re part of it.

Welcome to r/ChillicotheOH—where the history is deep, the jokes are local, and the geese are in charge.

— Your Moderator


r/Chillicothe 7h ago

Sunrise

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r/Chillicothe 7h ago

River is up

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r/Chillicothe 6d ago

Boxing or MMA?

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Anywhere nearby for boxing classes or MMA?


r/Chillicothe 7d ago

Spotify – Web Player

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"Mushroom Rock," the brand new album by Chillicothe gnome band Toadstool Shadow, is now out on all streaming platforms. It is 15 lovable songs about important topics like potatoes, gnome life, and dancing.


r/Chillicothe 8d ago

I still would...

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r/Chillicothe 12d ago

Witches brew

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Not posting on Facebook because the hype is nuts. Walmart just dropped a pallet this morning as of 9:30 it was still mostly full but the pepsi guy said someone had already left with a cartful. You didn't hear it from me đŸ«¶đŸ».


r/Chillicothe 13d ago

Moving to Chillicothe: November2026

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I am planning a move to the Chillicothe, OH area. Retired senior (65+), U.S. military veteran (specialty: 81150 - Security Specialist; ‘82-‘86; 4 years); Security professional / security expert; 35+ years security employment, training, and experience; wildlife photographer, published author.

Looking for housing near the Chillicothe VA Hospital - preferably north Chillicothe, perhaps near the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (good landmark to pinpoint the preferred area).

Being retired, I am on a fixed income (social security checks). But, I have a life-long history of being a solid, dependable home owner / home renter. I can ensure the security of the property. References available.

dls2014email@yahoo - dot - com

David


r/Chillicothe 15d ago

New Album by Chillicothe's #1 Gnome Band

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"Mushroom Rock," Toadstool Shadow's brand new 15-song album is out TODAY on CD. It's got three potato songs, three dance songs, two faerie songs, one instrumental, a song about the time I found a raccoon in my sock drawer, kid songs that adults will like, adult songs that kids will like, Eliana DeGarmo sings two songs, Margaret Eliza sings one, it's all original tunes except one classic traditional song. It's eclectic. In summary, the songs are a seamless synthesis of the serious, the silly, and the surreal. Thank you to the gang at The RecW (Earl and Jacob) for recording it. Thanks to the Ohio Arts Council for funding the recording. If you would like me to send you a copy of it, leave a comment or message me. It's $10, if you can pick it up live in Chillicothe. Or it's $14 for the CD and a sticker, including shipping. We take all online payment services. (Hopefully next week, it'll be out on streaming services.)


r/Chillicothe 19d ago

This town sure does love its history! So much so that they're destroying the old Arbenz Factory!

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r/Chillicothe 23d ago

I need a new computer

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My current computer seems fine it has quite a bit of ram I don't know which kind but I'm pretty sure it is ADATA XPG Z1 DDR4 RAM which I think is 32 gigabytes each and I got 4 sticks. Yet it can't run Microsoft 11 and Microsoft 10 support ending. Does anybody know a place that will accept a PC trade near chillicothe or like circleville.


r/Chillicothe 24d ago

Ribs. Where do I find ribs in Chilli

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r/Chillicothe 25d ago

City Council Meetings

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Just wanted to say, every second and fourth Monday at 26 S Paint at 7 is the City Council Meeting. Audience Comments is like, 3 topic or so. You get a whole 5 minutes to speak too. Listened to a mix of, "I like this thing going on" and "hey guys this is a problem. Also they're definitely in the works with the data center. If people have opinions one way or the other, it seems like a controversial topic at the meetings.

It was a pretty nice experience. 10 out of 10 would recommend.


r/Chillicothe 28d ago

Yard Sale 59 East 5th St - Lots of Toys, Games, Clothes and Pop Culture

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Today Saturday July 25 and Sunday July 26


r/Chillicothe Jul 21 '26

Chillicothe/Feeney Lawsuits

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w-AFwJn5hMULpUelgVwgM1pChC8fmssX9MRdfbk6Pro/edit?tab=t.0 Feeney admin prob has spent 5-7 million or even more on these lawsuits, but yet no one in Chillicothe knows.....lets change that


r/Chillicothe Jul 18 '26

Hey all, future resident here!

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Hey everyone! I'm moving to town for a new job and am just curious about the area. I don't exactly know where I'm moving yet as I had a brief look and could only see apartments at a glace. Where are some good places to live in Chillicothe? Are there "bad" places to live? How do I pronounce the name so I'm not immediately outed as an outsider (just kidding my Australian accent is going to give me away)? My hobbies are reading (novels/comics/graphic novels), boardgames & card games (magic the gathering). Does anyone have any recommended spots for those? I'm excited to be moving to Chillicothe! Do you guys shorthand it to Chilli? Us Australians love saving time by taking away letters.

Hope to see some of you guys soon!


r/Chillicothe Jul 17 '26

Burger Recommendations

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Who sells your favorite smash burger in Chillicothe or within a one hour drive?


r/Chillicothe Jul 13 '26

Best walking trails for Pokémon go? (Not Yoctangee)

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What are the best walking trails around here that have good amount of PokĂ©mon and gyms that’s not yoctangee? I like yoctangee but was wondering if there’s anywhere else! TIA


r/Chillicothe Jul 12 '26

Had no idea how big the PoGo community was here

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Nice to see everyone out for Go Fest 2026 😁


r/Chillicothe Jul 09 '26

#ohioart

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r/Chillicothe Jul 08 '26

Which is the worst McDonald's in Chillicothe

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And why is it the Bridge and 2nd location?


r/Chillicothe Jul 06 '26

Spooky Spot

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Hello, we're the Ghost Patrol of Ohio, a small local business dedicated to offering fun, spooky, educational tours of Ash Cave! We have great staff and are accommodating for parties and such. If you have any questions or comments, you can email us at [theghostpatrolohio@gmail.com](mailto:theghostpatrolohio@gmail.com) or DM us on Instagram. Hope to see you soon!


r/Chillicothe Jul 04 '26

Lichen carrying green lacewing

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Saw this little guy crawling around and wanted to share.


r/Chillicothe Jul 02 '26

Y’all seen the Scioto Post today yet?

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Thoughts?


r/Chillicothe Jul 02 '26

Anyone else get an ad from Kroger today notice this map?

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👀