Wilson Memorial Hospital services the city. Upper Valley Medical Center is located south of Piqua.

Sidney is located in Shelby County and has 21,000 residents. The city is named after Sir Phillip Sidney, an English poet. Many of the city’s schools are name after famous writers: Emerson, Longfellow and Whittier, for example. The area historically served as the the hunting grounds for the Shawnee and Miami Indians. In the 1800s Sidney utilized the canal system (Miami-Erie) for transportation previous to the installation of railroads.

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The city of Sidney has Wilson Memorial Hospital with 90 beds and over 250 physicians.

John W. Carey, Josiah Green and John Munch were early pioneers who came to Anna in 1883. The village was established in 1858. The village was originally named Carey’s Station, but changed to Anna in honor of  Mr. Carey’s daughter. Grain and lumber were the first industries in Anna.

Anna Community Park offers a picnic area, tennis courts, a walking path and a playground. Lake Loramie State Park is located at the north of Sidney and has a 1,600-acre lake and 30 miles of shoreline for boater and fishing enthusiasts. Those interested in the arts can head to Sidney to the Sidney Theatre for concerts and performances. The Sidney Dance Company also uses the theater for its productions.

Many businesses and shops are available in Anna for every day needs or residents can head to Sidney for more retail options. The Miami Valley Centre Mall in Piqua offers JC Penney, Elder Beerman and Sears along with other national brand stores.

This community is a blend of agriculture and industry. The village of Anna has 1,500 residents and is located in Shelby County, Ohio.  It is located near tthe Honda of America Plant. Homes in the area range from modest cape codes to newly built two stories.

Anna

Interstate 75 is the prime route to the area. Interchanges that connect I-75 with I-770 near Dayton and I-80 near Toledo. The city of Sidney has a municipal airport and the Dayton International Airport is 35 miles south of the county.

The area is served by the Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. There is also an outpatient UVMC Care Center in Piqua.  Fresenius Medical Care at Wilson Memorial Hospital is located in Sidney.

Piqua has a population of 20,000+ residents. Originally it was home to the Adena and Hopewell cultures (1000 BC) who built burial mounds throughout the area. The Fort Ancient people (1600 BC) were also residents who built small, circular villages along the Great Miami River. 

The Pickawillany settlement was established by a group of colonial British traders in 1747. This fort was destroyed in 1752. In 1870 another native American settlement began with two Shawnee villages – Upper Piqua (Bi-co-we-that/Pique) and Lower Piqua (Chillicothe) were established. 

Around 1793, General Anthony Wayne built Fort Piqua at Upper Piqua. Settlers built their homes in the present site of the city in 1796. The village was originally called Washington, but was later restored to its Indian name of Piqua. The Miami Erie Canal ended at Piqua and brought produce and passengers to the area. 

Railroads came in 1858. A large contingent of Germans moved to Piqua from the 1830s to the start of the Civil War. African-American residents established themselves in 1847 when the freed slaves of John Randolph of Virginia came to the area to live. The Underground Railroad went from Cincinnati, Dayton, Troy, Piqua, Sidney and northward.

There are 19 parks in Piqua including a dog park and public square. The Rossville Museum is the former home of Randolph Slave York Ryal and houses the African-American Cultural Center. The Historic District has a walking tour that focuses on the beautiful architecture including Hotel Fort Piqua. The Johnston Farm is a restored 1829 period farm and is the site of the annual Piqua Heritage Festival. The Echo Hills Golf Course is open to the public and has a driving range.  The public schools offer a variety of youth sports.

Piqua residents shop at the Miami Valley Centre which offers over 50 stores include J.C. Penney, Elder Beerman, Sears and many national brand name shops. Miami Valley Crossing has a Walmart and Home Depot and other stores. Downtown Piqua has many boutiques and speciality shops to explore. With easy access along I-75, one can shop at the Dayton Mall, Upper Valley Mall and Fairfield Commons.

Piqua is home to the first municipally operated nuclear power plant which led to its nickname “The Atomic City.” One finds a variety of houses in Piqua – from older mansions and homes near the downtown area to more modern homes. You will see one-story ranches and two story homes in many price ranges.

Piqua

Piqua is located in west central Ohio along the Great Miami River. and is at the intersection of I-75 and State Route 36 in Miami County. Is is 25 miles north of Dayton and 80 north of Cincinnati. The I-75 and I-70 interchange is 20 miles away.

Springfield Regional Medical Center services the area. Madison Health Hospital is located in London, Ohio.

The name Wapakoneta means “Place of White Bones”. The land was first settled by the Miami Indian Tribe which moved to Indiana in 1782. The Shawnee Tribe then moved to the area and under the leadership of Chief Blue Jacket and Chief Black Hoof, built a Council House in Wapakoneta. In 1832 this Tribe migrated to Missouri.  Wapakoneta was on route from Detroit to Cincinnati and had a large Quaker mission that was established in 1809. Fort Amanda was constructed in 1812 to protect the northwest from the British. In 1815, Peter Hammel moved from Canada to Wapakoneta and built a store for settlers. A trading house, mill and blacksmith shop followed. Platting of the village began in 1833 and the town was chartered in 1849. The area grew with the help of the railroad as an agricultural service center. Factories were established that produced bricks, brooms, wagon wheels, carriages, cheese, soda pop, automotive parts and other goods for shipment throughout the world. The community is proud to have astronaut Neil Armstrong as a native son. The town has a population of 9,900 residents.

Wapakoneta WaterPark is a cool place to visit on a hot day.  The Armstrong Air and Space Museum is located in town and showcases Ohio’s contributions to the history of space flight. The Gemini 8 spacecraft as well as Apollo 11 artifacts and a moon rock are available for viewing. The Summer Moon Festival is held in July and features many live music acts along with beer, cider and wine. Heritage Park has 40 acres of land and water to enjoy.

The town has many local stores and restaurants and many people enjoy shopping in historic “downtown” Wapakoneta. A farmer’s marketing is located in Heritage Park near this historic district.

There are many 19th and 29th century homes that represent the German heritage of the town. For those interested in more modern home styles, one finds ranch style and two-story homes of all price ranges. Homes on acreage are also available.

Wapakoneta

I-75 is the closest interstate. SR 33 bisects the town. The Neil Armstrong Airport services the area.

The city plan was developed in the 1950s with the intention of having a park or recreational area within a half-mile of each residence, Thus, Sidney has 14 neighborhood parks, a baseball complex, soccer area, city swimming pool as well as Tawawa Park which offers 192 acres. The annual County Concert is held in July. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy Lake Loramie, Kiser Lake, Indian Lake and Grand Lake St. Marys. There are season events held at the downtown square including band concerts, farmer’s market and the Kids Around the Square Festival. The Winter Wonderland Parade kicks off the winter season. The Shelby County Fair is in July. The Sidney-Shelby County YMCA offers all kinds of recreation opportunities from tennis to a fitness center. The Shelby Oaks Gold Course has 27 holes.

There are many local and national shops and restaurants to enjoy in Sidney. The iconic SPOT restaurant was built in 1941 and is a popular diner. There are several shopping strip centers in Sidney as well as a Walmart.

Sidney earned the 1964 All-America City  Award which recognizes citizens who work together. The city was the subject of the award-winning 2009 documentary film “45365” which showcased everyday life in the city. One finds homes of all price ranges and styles in Sidney.

Sidney

US 25 (County Rd 25A) runs north and south through downtown Sidney. I-75 is the major interstate serving the area with four interchanges along this highway.  Sidney is 40 miles north of  Dayton, Ohio, 85 miles west of Columbus, Ohio . The city is serviced by the Sidney Municipal Airport. Dayton International Airport is 35 miles south.