Village History
Our Community
Incorporated in 1851, the Village was established along a canal route that served as part of Ohio’s early transportation system for moving goods. It is situated at the convergence of Rushcreek and the Hocking River, with major transportation routes including rail and State Route 33. The Village serves as the gateway to the Hocking Hills region, connecting southeast Ohio to the Greater Columbus metropolitan corridor. Just a few miles from the Village are notable attractions such as Wahkeena Nature Preserve, Clearcreek Metro Park, and Hide-A-Way Hills.
Berne Union Local Schools play a vital role in the Sugar Grove and greater Berne Township community. Each year, the Music Boosters and volunteers host “Sugar Grove Stars & Stripes,” the Village’s annual Independence Day celebration. During the summer and fall, it’s not uncommon to hear the Berne Union Golden Rockets Marching Band performing along Main Street. In late spring, the Senior Class decorates Main Street with the beloved tradition of community-supported toilet-papering.
Sugar Grove is also home to Veterans’ Community Park, which features a rentable shelter house for family reunions and summer celebrations, as well as two baseball fields. The Village also maintains the historic Sugar Grove Cemetery, located on Buckeye Road just outside the corporation limits.
Our Village is proud to support a local barber shop, a bar & grill, a family-owned grocery store, three churches, the U.S. Post Office, Columbia Gas offices, and several small businesses that serve the community.
