Sunbury, OH 43074, Delaware county
History & the beginnings of Sunbury - Stagecoaches & Sunbury
From its beginning in 1816, Sunbury was destined to be a stagecoach town. Anticipating large numbers of stagecoach travelers in Sunbury, the town’s founder, Lawrence Myers, built an inn at the intersection of two major stagecoach routes (the Old Walhonding Trail and the Delaware Newark Pike).
In 1820, the first stagecoach arrived in Sunbury from Mt. Vernon.
Famous stagecoach travelers who stopped in Sunbury included:
Johnny Appleseed; Henry Clay; William Henry Harrison; Rutherford B. Hayes;
The Last Stagecoach: Railway travel became more prevalent, and consequently, the last stagecoach rolled out of Sunbury in 1873.
About Sunbury Ohio 43074 (community site)
Welcome to Sunbury. We look forward to getting to know you.
Historic Charm & Rapid Growth
Sunbury, Ohio used to be a sleepy, little town in eastern Delaware County. Nearly doubling in size in the past 20 years, Sunbury passed 5,000 residents in 2020 and advanced from a Village to a City in 2021. (estimated at 8,881 in 2024)
The historic district of Sunbury is anchored by the Town Hall built in 1868 which is located on a New England-styled traditional town square. Numerous businesses, restaurants and offices surround the square which creates a very walkable, friendly environment.
Town Hall
Take a moment to watch our brand video, and hear from our Mayor Joe St. John as well as other members of our community,
Major Employers
Sunbury is home to Hitachi Astemo which sits on 39 acres and employs over 700 employees. Another major employer is Ohashi Technica USA Manufacturing, Inc.. Both companies produce automotive parts for Honda of America.
Ohio Fallen Heroes Memorial
Sunbury is also honored to have the Ohio Fallen Heroes Memorial, a memorial that commemorates every Ohio soldier who has been reported dead or missing while at war since the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.
We were chosen to be the home of the Memorial due to our proximity to Centerburg, Ohio (the geographical center of Ohio) and proximity to Interstate 71, a major highway connecting Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati.
Parks
Currently there are several parks to enjoy in our area in addition to the walking trails in and around our community.
Evening Street Park Evening-Street-Park
Freedom Park. Freedom-Park-2
J.R. Smith Park JR-Smith-Park-1
The Park at General Rosecrans. The-Park-at-General-Rosecrans
The Reservoirs The-Reservoirs-5
Town Square Town-Square
Old Church Park Old-Church-Park
Ohio to Erie Trail. Ohio to Erie Trail info
Learn how to volunteer at your favorite park. Park Volunteer
Some of the biggest events of the year in Sunbury are sponsored by local associations and clubs, such as:
Big Walnut Civic Association. Big Walnut Civic Association
Sunbury Big Walnut Area Chamber of Commerce Sunbury Big Walnut Chamber
740-965-2860; 39 E. Granville Street, PO Box 451, Sunbury, OH 43074 email: info@sunburybigwalnutchamber.com
Sunbury Big Walnut Kiwanis Club. Sunbury Kiwanis
Sunbury-Galena Rotary Club Sunbury Galena Rotary - FBk
Sunbury Lions Club of Ohio. Sunbury Lions Club of Ohio
Daryl Hennessy, Administrator; Phone: 740-965-2684
Dana Steffan, Director Of Finance Phone: 740-965-2684
Sunbury Ohio Council members:Council
Joe St. John, Mayor
Dave Martin
Damin Cappel
Cindi Cooper
John Grumney
Murray Neff
Molly Drayer
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Contact Us
110 Tippett Court
Sunbury, OH 43074; Phone: 740.965.3010; Fax: 740.965.4688
Greetings Big Walnut Families, (Message from schools Superintendent)
I am excited to start year three as the superintendent of Big Walnut Local Schools. I hope you are just as excited about the start of the 2024-25 school year.
I am originally from Pittsburgh, PA, but I have lived most of my adult life in Ohio. I graduated from Muskingum University in 1999 and received my master’s degree from Xavier University in 2001. My wife and I have two daughters and have lived in the Big Walnut community for almost ten years.
2024-25 will be my 26th year in education, and my core belief hasn’t changed. Kids need to learn AND have fun! If they don’t want to be here, then I know we are fighting a losing battle. I want to work with you and our staff to create an atmosphere where kids want to run into the building faster than they want to run out of it at the end of the day. I believe we can do this while still accomplishing our vision of personalizing instruction, engaging learners, and growing students, all while inspiring and guiding each student to their maximum potential.
As your superintendent, I am committed to working in partnership with you to ensure the best possible education for your child. If you see me around town, please don't hesitate to say hello. If you have any questions or concerns, I encourage you to reach out to me via email or phone.
Yours in Education, Ryan McLane, Superintendent, Big Walnut Local Schools
