Obetz is a city in Franklin County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 5,489.
At a Glance
- County: Franklin County
- State: Ohio
History of Obetz
The community (originally Obetz Junction, in honor of settler Charles Obetz) was formed in 1838 as a stagecoach junction, and incorporated in 1928. Nearby Reese Station served as the railroad station for the immediate area, while other adjacent communities such as Groveport, Lockbourne and Canal Winchester were part of the Ohio and Erie Canal canal and lock system. The close proximity of Obetz Junction to these towns transformed the area into a hub of commerce, travel and trade in the mid 19th century.
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