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.

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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 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.

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.

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.

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.