Mercy Hospital Clermont in Batavia is 10 minutes from Amelia. Mercy Hospital Anderson is within 20 minutes. Cincinnati’s major hospitals (including Children’s Hospital Medical Center, University Hospital, TriHealth Bethesda North, TriHealth Good Samaritan and The Christ Hospital) are located within a 45-minute drive from Amelia.

Amelia was settled in 1809 with log cabins at its first homes. A sawmill was built around 1826 followed by the construction of several other mills. The area was hence called Milltown which turned into Milton. In 1836 the village was renamed Amelia in honor of Amelia Bowdoin, a popular tollgate operator on the Ohio Turnpike. Once an area where only farmers and artisans lived, the natural country charms of the village of Amelia are being rediscovered. Many have already invested in beautifully wooded building sites of fast growing value. There are 4,800 residents in the village.  You will find several large businesses in Amelia including: L3, TQL, American Modern Insurance, Milacron Plastics, to name a few. In 2019, Amelia residents voted to surrender village powers and become unincorporated areas as part of Pierce and Batavia Townships.

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Mercy Health Clermont Hospital in Batavia is a part of the Mercy Health System. The hospital is an acute care facility with an emergency room, as well as complete intensive care unit and outpatient services. Mercy Health Anderson Hospital is 25 minutes from Batavia. Cincinnati’s major hospitals including Children’s Hospital Medical Center, TriHealth Bethesda North, TriHealth Good Samaritan, The Christ Hospital and University Hospital area within 40 minutes of Batavia.

Batavia has several community parks featuring baseball, softball and tennis facilities. The Clermont YMCA has indoor/outdoor pools, and outdoor tennis courts. There is also a private swim club in Batavia Village offering swimming and tennis. East Fork State Park provides opportunities for swimming, boating, fishing, camping, backpacking and horseback riding. The park is situated on 10,500 acres of rolling woods. The lake is the site of the Cincinnati Sculling Regatta and Olympic trials for Rowing. The Tri-State Warbird Museum is located at the Clermont County Airport and features an annual warbird flight show. The Mercy Health West Clermont HealthPlex features exercise equipment, group fitness classes, lap pool and basketball and tennis courts for its members.

The Eastgate Mall offers numerous shopping and dining opportunities with several department stores and 90 smaller shops and restaurants. This spacious mall is located in the heart of Eastgate. Biggs Place Mall, across the street from Eastgate Mall, provides a tremendous selection of groceries and other products under the convenience of one roof. Neary Jungle Jim’s International Market is a popular destination with its assortment of foods and drink from worldwide sources. Walmart and a variety of other specialty businesses are also located in the area.

Originally founded as a gold-mining town, Batavia preserves a great deal of charm and history.  Batavia today has a population of 1,900 residents. It is a center for legal and business activities, and functions as the County Seat for Clermont County. This stable and desirable community is supported by the Cincinnati Milacron plant as well as nearby Huhtamaki, Purina and Clermont Steel Fabricators in addition to growing county government activities. Here, newcomers have the best of both worlds, historic village homes or newer homes with acreage. Many former city dwellers and suburbanites have found Batavia to be the perfect answer to spacious living in beautiful, natural settings. A major highway provides easy access to shopping, cinemas and East Fork State Park. Batavia has become a thriving center for businesses, recreation and a place to call home.

Batavia

State Route 32 is the main route from Batavia to I-275. The Circle Freeway (I-275) provides access to all of Hamilton County within 30 minutes, and access to I-71 to Columbus and I-75 to Dayton. The I-275 Ohio River Bridge and I-471 provide rapid access to downtown Cincinnati. The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is only 45 minutes from Batavia. The regional Clermont County airport is located in Batavia. Public transportation is provided by Croswell Bus Lines and the Clermont Transportations Connection.

Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital in Batavia is an acute care facility with a new emergency room, a complete intensive care unit and outpatient services. Anderson Mercy Hospital is 25 minutes from Batavia, and Cincinnati's major hospital complex is within 30 minutes of Eastgate. Cincinnati Children's Hospital – Anderson and Eastgate services the region.

Few areas match the beauty of spacious Eastgate. There are colorful communities with park-like atmospheres everywhere. Many of the neighborhoods have rolling hills and are located picturesquely along tree-lined streams.

Nature lovers can visit the Cincinnati Nature Center in Eastgate or the picturesque Stonelick Valley near Batavia. These provide fun-filled and educational facilities. The new Clermont YMCA has indoor/outdoor pools and outdoor tennis courts. There is also a private swim club offering swimming and tennis. East Fork State Park provides opportunities for swimming, boating, fishing, camping, backpacking and horseback riding. The park is situated on 10,500 acres of rolling woods. The lake is the site of the Cincinnati Sculling Regata and olympic trials for rowing. Two private country clubs offering swimming, tennis courts and 18 hole golf courses are within a ten minute drive.

Eastgate Mall offers numerous shopping and dining opportunities with JC Penney's, Kohl's, Dillard's and 90 smaller shops and restaurants. This spacious mall is located in the heart of Eastgate. Biggs Place Mall, Eastgate Square, Eastgate Village Shops and Eastgate Crossing across the street from Eastgate Mall, provides a tremendous selection of shopping conveniences. Wal-Mart and a variety of other specialty businesses are also located in the area. 

For food enthusiasts, Jungle Jim's Eastgate is a massive grocery store with 215,000 square feet. They feature food and drink from all over the world and host many food-oriented events.

With all of its country charms, Eastgate is a fast growing community. In the past ten years, the population has increased twenty percent. This rapid growth has brought new housing, convenient and varied shopping, and restaurant facilities, hotels, new medical centers, recreational areas, a new highway system, and the certainty of a prosperous future. The country lifestyle and suburban conveniences are enjoyed in neighborhoods with cozy ranches, attractive townhouses, and beautiful custom homes on scenic grounds. With major league sports and all of the cultural amenities of downtown Cincinnati just 22 minutes away, it's no wonder Eastgate is quickly becoming one of Cincinnati's most convenient and popular suburbs.

Eastgate

Public transportation is provided by Croswell Buslines and Clermont Authority for Rural Transport (C.A.R.T.). State Route 32 is the main route from Batavia to I-275. The Circle Freeway (I-275) provides access to all of Hamilton county within 30 minutes, and access to l-71 to Columbus and I-75 to Dayton. The I-275 Ohio River Bridge and I-471 provide rapid access to downtown Cincinnati. The Cincinnati /Northern Kentucky International Airport is only 30 minutes from Eastgate.

The nearest hospital is Clermont Mercy Hospital, approximately 10 minutes away and just outside of Batavia; Brown County Hospital is 15 miles away to the east.

East Fork State Park is just five minutes away from Bethel. It features a beautiful man-made lake and offers camping, picnicking, boating, swimming, horse trails and shelters that can be reserved for large parties. Burke Park is in the village of Bethel and has playground equipment, a shelter house and two cabins that are open for community events.

There is a small strip mall in Bethel, neighboring Georgetown has small strip malls, and it's a quick 15 minute drive to Cincinnati's Eastgate Mall and surrounding shopping district on State Route 32.

If you're looking for a residence in a community with a laid-back, away from the hustle and bustle feeling, check out Bethel. The outskirts of Bethel are rich with farming tradition. A great town with its own sense of pride and togetherness, Bethel was founded in 1798 by Obed Denham, the same man who founded the Bethel Baptist Church.

Bethel

Bethel is just 30 minutes from Downtown Cincinnati. It is approximately a 10 minute drive to the town of Amelia, the nearest stop made by Queen City Metro, Cincinnati's public bus system. There are numerous state routes that can be taken out of Bethel to connect with Greater Cincinnati's interstate highway system.

Mercy Hospital Clermont is a general medical and surgical hospital located in Batavia with 119 beds. All seven of Cincinnati’s finest hospitals are within a 45-minute drive via the interstate, including Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, Christ Hospital and University Hospital.

Batavia Township is one of 14 townships in Clermont County and is named after Batavia, New York, which was home to many of the settlers. The area was first surveyed in 1788 for Francis Minnis (a captain in the American Revolution.) The first settler was Ezekiel Dimmitt and his wife who built a cabin where the post office now stands on W. Main Street in 1797.

Batavia Township Community Center Park features the Veterans Memorial Plaza. East Fork State Park is located in the township and features a 2,160 acre lake for boating, fishing and swimming. Camping and hiking trails are also enjoyed in this scenic park. A 13-mile hike bike trail from Batavia to Williamsburg is in the works. 2.5 miles of this trail is now open from Broadway Road to Harsha Lake.

Many local and nationally branded businesses, shops and restaurants are located in the township. Eastgate Mall is located nearby the township and is anchored with Sears, Kohl’s, Dilliard’s and JC Penney along with 100 other national brand retail stores. Jungle Jim’s Eastgate draws a regional crowd with its unique specialty in international foods with 200,000 square feet and 150,000 products. The Kenwood Towne Centre with Nordstrom’s, Macy’s and Dilliards, along with 200 national brand retail stores is a 30-minute drive away.

Homes are available in a variety of sizes and styles. One will find older homes along with many options for newly built two stories and condominiums in Batavia Township. The area has many subdivisions with homes in all price ranges.

Batavia Township

The township is located near Interstate 275 which can easily transport one to Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. It is located near state routes 125, 32 and 50. Clermont Airport (aka Sporty’s Airport) is a small regional airport with one runway used by privately flown planes. Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky International Airport is a 30-minute drive via I-275.

Mercy Health Clermont Hospital and Mercy Health Anderson Hospital are both a 20-minute drive. They offer emergency medical care. The village also has its own life squad. Cincinnati’s hospital complex (The Christ Hospital, University Hospital, Children’s Hospital Medical Center and Good Samaritan Hospital) are approximately 40 minutes average driving time.

The beauty of the countryside, the natural river setting, and one of the richest school districts in southwestern Ohio have turned this old river town into one of Cincinnati’s newest suburban attractions. New Richmond was founded in 1814 along the banks of the Ohio River. Steamboats were manufactured in New Richmond and the village was a vibrant place of shipping commerce. The area blossomed with woolen mills, saw mills and graining mills along with factories and distilleries. New Richmond also become known for its Underground Railroad activities in the 1830s.

Marinas are in abundance on the Ohio River, with over 100 miles of unbroken water for sailing enthusiasts or advocates of power boating. Public golf courses are 15 minutes drive. The high school in New Richmond has a summer recreational program which includes swimming in its indoor pool as well as tennis and other outdoor sports. Three bowling establishments are within a 20-minute drive. There are leagues for boys and girls of all ages which provide competition in baseball, basketball, football and soccer. 

The community hosts yearly events including Riverdays in August; cardboard boat regatta; Fourth of July event along the Ohio River; summer outdoor concerts; and an annual Christmas event.

Quaint shops and restaurants line Front Street where independent merchants conduct their trade in a semi-rural atmosphere along Front Street overlooking the beautiful Ohio River. Convenience goods stores are found at crossroads in the townships. Shopping has become a pleasant chore with the advent of the big centers in adjoining Anderson Township and Eastgate.

Development has been carefully planned to maintain the community's rich, rural flavor. However, the area is growing so rapidly that homes of progressive styles and designs can be found just about everywhere. New Richmond appeals to both industry and business, as well as to new homeowners. Those who take pride in growing as the community grows have an opportunity to mold a bright future here.

New Richmond

Driving time to downtown is 30 minutes over a very scenic route along the Ohio River. An interchange for I-275 is a few miles west of the village. This makes any spot in Hamilton County about a 35-minute drive.

Fork Reservoir, the scenic East Fork River and nearby Ohio River hold appeal for fishermen, boaters, swimmers and campers. Artists can visit the picturesque Nature Preserve and Stonelick Valley with their easels. A YMCA is in nearby Batavia. There is a private swim club and four public golf courses within a 30-minute drive. One country club in Withamsville has an 18-hole golf course. All Little League sports are available. The community has several annual events including an Easter Egg Hunt, National Night Out, Christmas Parade and Citizen of the Year. Spencer Shank Memorial Park features a playground and dog park area. Jenny Lind Park is located just outside of the village. East Fork State Park is nearby and offers hiking, biking, fishing, swimming and other outdoor activities. The Mercy Health West Clermont HealthPlex in nearby Batavia features exercise equipment, group fitness classes, lap pool and basketball and tennis courts for its members.

Amelia features a Kroger Marketplace for convenient shopping. There are also a few local stores in town for daily needs. Major shopping is not more than a 15-minute drive to Eastgate Square, Eastgate Mall Crossing (Ashley Furniture), Villages of Eastgate Square and Jungle Jim’s International Market. Eastgate Mall offers three major department stores, several discount stores and some 90 other shops, restaurants and services. Anderson Township Towne Center is also a  20-minute drive and offers shopping and may restaurants.

With downtown Cincinnati about 30 minutes away, this carefully planned community has suddenly attained the status of a colorful new Cincinnati suburb. The mixture of rolling woodlands and farmlands, fine old homes, elegant new colonials and ranch designs creates a new image for Amelia that is proudly old and gracefully new. Yet, with all the area’s new growth, residents here work energetically to preserve its rural flavor. Neighbors share the village spirit, its simple charms, and the excitement of being part of the bright future Amelia holds.

Amelia

Downtown Cincinnati is about 35 minutes driving time. The Circle Freeway (I-275) is a 10 -minute drive and provides access to any part of Hamilton County, I-71 to Columbus, and I-75 to Dayton. The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is just 25 minutes away via I-275. I-471 makes this area very accessible to downtown Cincinnati. 125 bisects the village. Clermont County Regional Airport is located in nearby Batavia. Public transportation in Amelia is provided by Queen City Metro.