Cardington, Ohio

About Cardington

Cardington, OH is a small town located in central Ohio, home to 2,203 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Cardington is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.01 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,096 residents per square mile.

📰 Cardington News Today

• Obituary for Wayne Lee Arnold Gompf Funeral Home · Jul 16
• Jerry McClelland Gandee Obituary | Gompf Funeral Home | Cardington, OH Tribute Archive · Aug 14
• Cardington-Lincoln valedictorian says graduation speech was interrupted, but district says it followed protocol 10TV · Jun 8
• Cardington Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jul 2
• Moodispaugh joins admissions team at Ohio State Marion Marion County Now · Aug 5

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Cardington Unique

• The only place in America named Cardington — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Cardington

• Cardington Cafe (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Cardington

• American Legion Park reviews ★
• Heimlich Park reviews ★
• Maxwell Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Cardington

• Cardington-Lincoln Elementary School
• Cardington-Lincoln High School
• Cardington-Lincoln Middle School
• Tomorrow Center

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Cardington

🏘️ Nearby Communities