Places to stay in Piketon, Ohio

Piketon is a village in Pike County, Ohio, along the Scioto River. The village is best known for the uranium enrichment plant located there. Originally called Jefferson, it was the county seat of Pike County from 1815–1845, when it was decided by James Emmitt, a wealthy local entrepreneur, to move the county seat to Waverly due to its closer proximity to the then new Ohio & Erie Canal. It is not a large town, but a village. It is the location of the Pike County Fairgrounds, and is served by the Scioto Valley School District. Local restaurants include Barbara's Restaurant, Fred's Pizza, Giovanni's, and Cardo's Pizza Of Waverly.

If you are travelling in the area, Piketon is located close to First Evangelical Church, Beaver Post Office, Downing Cemetery, Cook Cemetery and Emmanuel United Methodist Church.

The center of Piketon ( which is at is longitude -83°0'50.76 and latitude 39°4'5.88 ) is located and 5 miles away from Waverly.

Available Piketon lodging

We currently have 5 accommodations in and around Piketon.

Piketon Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay

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Other useful links:

• Piketon, Ohio on Wikipedia