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.

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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.

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.

Williamsburg Township

Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital, Cincinnati Children’s Anderson and Eastgate are the closest medical facilities. HealthSource of Ohio is located in New Richmond providing health-care services.

Ohio Township has 5,100 residents with approximately half of them residing in unincorporated areas. New Richmond is located within the township along the Ohio River. The village of New Richmond was settled in the late 1700s and became a village in 1828. It later became a hub for steamboat building.

New Richmond has five parks: Susanna Park, Hausserman Park, Rose Vesper Park, Union Square Park and Plum Street Park as we as the August Street Boat Launch and a the Village Bandstand. The yearly River Arts Festival is held in New Richmond. In August, River Days is celebrated in New Richmond and in December there is an annual River Village Christmas weekend event.

New Richmond has several local shops and restaurants for every day needs. A drive to the Eastgate and Anderson areas in Cincinnati offers more shopping opportunities with national brand stores and restaurants.

Ohio Township features homes in all price ranges and styles. From newly built two-story brick homes in subdivisions to older homes to houses with land, one finds many options.

Ohio Township

State Routes 132 and  52 bisect Ohio Township. A portion of the township is located along the Ohio River. I-275 is the closest interstate.

The Clermont Mercy Hospital is located in Batavia. Our Lady of Mercy Anderson is a short drive away.  Cincinnati’s area hospitals, including Bethesda North, Christ, Good Samaritan, Children’s Hospital Medical Center and University hospitals are all within a 30-45 minute drive. Children’s Hospital Eastgate offers its specialty pediatric-care services to the area.

Union Township in Clermont County was established in 1811 and is the ninth largest township in the state of Ohio with over 46,400 residents. It is the only U.S. township to boast having police, fire, communications center as well as service department that have national accreditation.

The Union Township Civic Center is home to the township’s gymnasium, a 400 Park and Ride lot, seniors’ center, meeting rooms as well as an amphitheater for summer concerts. The center boasts its own helipad! There are five parks in the township. Mt. Carmel Park is the smallest and is considered a pocket park. Veteran’s Memorial Park has 25 acres with tennis/basketball /volley ball courts and soccer/baseball fields. There is a walking track as well as a fitness trail, pond and picnic areas. Clepper Park has 50 acres with all kinds of sports fields, a fishing lake, walking track as well as a playground and picnic areas. Ivy Pointe Park is pet friendly with 8 acres that include gazebos, walking trail and a pond. This park is encircled by the growing business district and offers a green view to many working there. Shor Park (is officially part of the Clermont County Park District) but is located in the township. With 56 acres, only 5 of those acres are developed. The rest of the park is woods, trails and meadows. It is also a dog-friendly environment.

The area has many conveniently located national brand stores and restaurants. The Eastgate Mall offers over 100 stores and is located near I-275. Eastgate Square, Villages of Eastgate Square and Bigg’s Plaza offer more shopping opportunities. Jungle Jim’s is a draw for those who crave an international food experience. Even more shopping is available along State Route 125.

Union Township has much to offer its residents for their housing needs with a variety of price ranges and styles. There are many newly built residences as well as homes placed on lots with acreage. From modest-sized homes and condominiums to stately homes, there are many types of homes from which to choose.

Union Township

I-275 (a circle freeway) has access to the surrounding region and connects to I-71 to Columbus and I-75 to Dayton. The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is a 25-minute drive via I-275. I-471 offers an easy access to downtown Cincinnati.

Stonelick Township Fire and EMS provides services to the village. Clermont Mercy Hospital is a short 3 mile drive, while its sister hospital, Anderson Mercy, is 14 miles away. Bethesda North Hospital 18 miles away, is the closest trauma center.

Owensville has been home to the Clermont County Fairgrounds since 1864 and each summer is the most visited place in the county. Nearby Pattison Park locate just outside the village offers a fishing lake, three easy hiking trails, and a lodge that hosts annual events.  Several state parks are nearby include East Fork, and Stonelick, providing fishing, boating, hiking and camping for outdoors enthusiasts. UC Clermont nearby hosts cultural and sports event for the region.

It’s easy to meet your daily needs here with easy access to retail and grocery stores. Larger shopping trips need a jaunt in the car to Batavia or Eastgate Mall.

Owensville is located in the north central party of Clermont County, in sparsely populated Stonelick Township. Owensville, even at just four-tenths of a mile wide, is the largest village in the township. Farm acreage outnumbers the residents; just over 800 call the village home. Its original name was ‘Boston’ because its earliest settlers called it after their hometown. The name changed in 1832, after it began being called Owensville after the postmaster William Owens. The village became incorporated in 1867. Predominately farmland, residents remain proud of their rural roots with many claiming family history in the area that dates back 200 years.

Owensville

U.S. 50, ‘The Nation’s Highway’, a major non-interstate east-west highway, runs through the village and is its primary access route. St. Rts. 132 and 276 cross through the village here. The Clermont County Airport is 6 miles away; Greater Cincinnati International Airport is about a 50-minute drive.

There are many doctors' offices in Withamsville. Mercy Hospital Anderson is only eight miles away.

Withamsville-Tobasco ("W-T") Park provides baseball, soccer and footballs fields, as well as a league sports system. The Royal Oak Country Club in Pierce Township and the Vineyard both offer golf courses. The beach and launching ramps of East Fork Lake are only 10 miles from Withamsville.

State Route 125 (Beechmont Avenue) offers a vast array of shops, including a number of strip malls, shopping centers, grocery stores and car dealerships. Eastgate Mall is just minutes away.

Located east of I-275 in Union Township, Withamsville borders the communities of Summerside, Glen Este, Willowville, Karentown, Cherry Grove and Mt. Carmel. Its 4000 residents live in homes of varied architecture, including a number of brick Cape Cods amd smaller ranch style houses. Easy access to downtown and the airport via I-275, a major mall, a strong school district, a nationally accredited fire department and other safety services make Withamsville attractive.

Withamsville

Convenient I-275 is within minutes of Withamsville, creating a driving time of 20 minutes to Downtown Cincinnati and 25 minutes to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. In addition, Queen City Metro buses run on State Route 125.

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.

McCullough Hyde Regional Medical Center on St. Rt. 101 provides diagnostic and treatment services. Rush Memorial Hospital in nearby Rushville, Fayette Memorial Hospital in Connersville, Dearborn County Hospital in Lawrenceburg and Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville are the closest community hospitals. Hospitals in Cincinnati are an hour drive away.

Life moves at a slower pace in Mount Carmel providing plenty of time for recreation. Lush country gardens abound. Outdoor pursuits like hunting and fishing provide opportunities for recreation along the many creeks in the area. Brookville Lake is the center of water sports, offering water recreation options including fishing, skiing, boating, swimming, canoeing, and more. The rushing White Water River provides slower paced water sport recreation, popular for canoeing and fishing.

The nearest shopping areas are minutes away either in Brookville to the west, or east to Lawrenceburg and West Harrison.

Meandering along St. Rt. 252 through the rich flat tableland of eastern Franklin County, you come around a bend and discover Mount Carmel. You’ll see fine old brick farm houses built in the days and the architectural style of the early republic or federal style of building. Founded in 1832 and named for the Mount Carmel Presbyterian Church, it was the site of numerous factories including the famed Reed Factory used for looms for the wool and cotton mills throughout the area. Mount Carmel was the area’s hub with two general stores, two blacksmith shops, a butcher shop, and a harness shop. The first Women’s Club and the oldest literary club in the county, the M. Louisa Chitwood Club was renamed to honor the memory of the local poetess, known for her prolific four editions of her poems. Today Mount Carmel is primarily a farming and residential community.

Mt. Carmel

40 miles northwest of Cincinnati, Mount Carmel is just 15 minutes off of Interstate 74. Mount Carmel straddles St. Rt. 252. Mount Carmel boasts the only airplane landing strip in Franklin County. Both the Hamilton Airport and Greater Cincinnati International Airport are within a 30-minute drive.

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.