Xenia Tornado
historic site
- Built
- 2003
- Material
- bronze
- Operated by
- Ohio History Connection
- Inscription
- On April 3, 1974, at 4:40 p.m., a mile-wide tornado struck Xenia, destroying homes, schools, and businesses. Thirty-four people died, hundreds were injured, and losses topped $100 million. This marker stands in its path and honors the city’s resilience: “
- 6.5 mi off the Accommodation Line Scenic Byway
- 13.6 mi off the Lower Valley Pike Scenic Byway
- 15.9 mi off the Historic National Road - OhioNational
- 47.7 mi off the Ohio River Scenic BywayNational
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:40 | 19:12 | 19:48 |
| June solstice | 06:09 | 20:27 | 21:08 |
| September equinox | 07:24 | 18:59 | 19:35 |
| December solstice | 07:54 | 16:33 | 17:15 |
Local time (America/New_York).
39.68724, -83.93085
Elevation 282 m (modelled from terrain)