Adams County Regional Medical Center is transitioning from a small county-owned hospital in nearby West Union, to a larger location near Seaman along Ohio 32. Plans call for the hospital to double in size adding a bigger emergency department, upgraded cancer services, and more operating rooms. The new location is expected to open in November 2006. Hospitals facilities in Cincinnati are 60 minutes away.

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Adams County Regional Medical Center is transitioning from a small county-owned hospital here, to a larger location near Seaman along Ohio 32. Plans call for the hospital to double in size adding a bigger emergency department, upgraded cancer services, and more operating rooms. The new location is expected to open in November 2006. Hospitals facilities in Cincinnati are 60 minutes away.

Just outside the city numerous lakes, state forests and preserves are just waiting for the outdoor lover to come explore. Adams Lake State Park is a well-known fishing site; several state nature preserves are home to rare butterflies, unusual dolomite cliffs and sinkholes. The Edge of Appalachia Preserve covers 12,000 acres of woodlands and is drawing national attention for its scenic beauty. There’s lots to do here both indoors and out; West Union is where Adam’s County comes to play.

This is where most Adams County residents come to shop. As the county seat, abundant shopping can be found either downtown or in the nearby shopping areas southeast of West Union on St. Rt. 247. West Union features its own department store and numerous specialty shops. A must to visit is Blake’s Pharmacy that houses one of three historic soda fountains left in the state.

For such a small town, West Union is rich in history and has become the focal point of the county. 3000 residents call this town home. It’s a bustling town, where daily activities revolve around the Courthouse, shopping and hospital. It’s big enough to offer all the services you’ll want, but small enough to know everyone by name. Next to turn of the century buildings you’ll find traditional ranches and modest frame homes. New residents looking for the charm of small town life will find the pastoral charms of Adams County just may woo them to stay.

West Union

At 70 miles from Cincinnati, West Union is a five-minute drive off the James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway (St. Rt. 32). The city sits at the junction of St. Rt. 125, St. Rt. 41 and St Rt. 247, providing a central location for most county services. St. Rt. 41 is also known as Zane’s Trace, Ohio’s first authorized road. Alexander Salamon Airport serves the region. Dayton International Airport is 60 minutes away. The Greater Cincinnati International Airport is a 80-90 minute drive to Northern Kentucky.

Residents have their choice of crossing the Ohio River to reach Brown County Hospital 16 miles away in Georgetown, Ohio or heading 18 miles downriver to Meadowview Regional Medical Center in Maysville, Kentucky. Augusta Fire and EMS provide service to the city.

Augusta is the home of the actor George Clooney, television journalist Nick Clooney and family, former home of singer Rosemary Clooney, and birthplace of Miss America 2000, Heather Renee French Henry. In the last quarter century, Augusta has been best known as the site of three major films: Michner’s Centennial, PBS’ Huckleberry Finn, and Neil Simon’s Lost in Yonkers.

The Augusta Riverpark public boat launching facility offers easy access to the Ohio River and all of its recreational offerings. Artists and thespians will find an active art guild and theater group. The Augusta Heritage Days River Regatta is a highlight of summer and nearly monthly festivals contribute to an active yearlong entertainment calendar. Residents enjoy a White Christmas Parade, fall Ghost Tour, Fireman's Fourth of July, Turning of the Leaves festival, Swing Time on the River, Art in the Garden among other annual events.

Most daily needs can be met in Augusta, but most residents shop in Maysville or drive into Cincinnati for major shopping trips. August has quite a few local boutique-style shops as well as local cafes and restaurants.

42 miles southeast of Cincinnati in Bracken County, Augusta sits at the convergence of the Ohio River and Bracken Creek. The Ohio River forms the northern border of the city; the river flows in a straight westerly direction for nine miles without the obstruction of a floodwall. Riverside Drive offers an incredible long-range view of this picturesque river valley.  Many people believe it is the most beautiful view of the valley in the entire state of Kentucky. Its earliest history in 1781 showed Augusta as a popular shipping port. During the mid 1800’s, European immigrants helped establish a thriving wine industry in Augusta. Today, the surrounding hillsides are still terraced, much the way they are in the famous Rhine Valley in Germany. Augusta and the surrounding area played a crucial role in the Underground Railroad with many sites marked by historical markers. 

The river has always played a major role in Augusta’s development. A devastating flood in 1997 caused the permanent removal of some homes; it has also enabled the town to develop green spaces and parks. The construction of the O’Neill Riverwalk, along with the boat docking facility provides access for large pleasure and entertainment boats to dock in the town’s center. City and County leaders expect the tourism industry to become a major contributor to the economy in the future, but agriculture remains as the primary occupation for most of the 1200 residents.

Augusta

A ferry service crossing the Ohio River at Augusta has been in continuous operation since 1798. Currently the Jenny Ann remains in daily operation under the auspices of the Augusta Ferry Authority and provides a short ride to Ohio’s scenic U.S. 52 along the Ohio River. Kentucky Rt. 8 and 9 (better known as the AA Highway) link Augusta with the rest of Bracken County. Greater Cincinnati International Airport is a 45-minute drive, with Brown County Airport 12 miles away. Amtrak passes through the area with a stop 18 miles away at Maysville.

Georgetown Fire Department provides fire and EMS service to the village. Brown County General Hospital in Georgetown serves the needs of the county and surrounding villages.

Georgetown is the center for activities in Brown County from performing arts, to theater and music. Several outdoor festivals enliven the summer months, including the Brown County Fair, a Bluegrass Festival and the Antique Machinery Show. Four golf courses near Georgetown help residents wile away a few hours; birding and butterfly enthusiasts frequent the Grant Lake Wildlife Area. The 40-acre Kathryn Hanon Park provides a walking trail, playground, ball fields and picnic areas. Georgetown is just minutes away from the Ohio River for boating and recreational activities. Not only does it offer college courses for the region, the Southern Hills Joint Vocational School hosts frequent cultural events.

Daily needs are easily met in this growing community, from groceries to clothes to appliances, with major shopping centers in Anderson Township 45 minutes away, or Wilmington in Clinton County.

The county seat of Brown County, Georgetown is the center of activity for the county. Situated in largely flat south-central Brown County, 3800 call the seven miles of Georgetown home. It’s a lively village centered around the busy life at the Greek Revival styled Brown County Courthouse. With more than just the charm of small town life, a rich cultural life keeps everyone busy.  Internationally known wildlife artist John Ruthven lives and works in Georgetown. During the U.S. Bicentennial in 1976 Georgetown’s Historic District was placed in the National Register. Georgetown’s downtown features classic Victorian Italianate and Federal buildings side by side with neighboring traditional ranches and modest frame homes.

Georgetown

St. Rt. 125 bisects Georgetown 45 miles from Cincinnati. U.S. Rt. 68 winds north from the eastside of Georgetown through Mount Orab and Fayetteville. Brown County Airport just outside town serves not only Georgetown but also the entire county. Lunken Airport is 34 miles away in eastern Cincinnati; Greater Cincinnati International Airport is about an hour drive.

Ohio hunters, birders, hikers and boaters love this area for its abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. Adams County is rich in natural areas that allow outdoor enthusiasts to try out their favorite pastime. Manchester’s river location lends itself to recreational boating at Kinsfolk Landing dock. A well-maintained park provides recreation for the children. Watching the large tourist paddle wheeler boats traveling the Ohio River provide a summertime reason to picnic along the scenic river’s edge. Nearby Lewis Mountain Herbs hosts an annual herb fair each autumn that draws herbalists from several states.

Daily needs like groceries and gas can be found here, but a more involved shopping trip will need a hop in the car to nearby West Union.

The Ohio River, as in the past, continues to direct the pace of life in Manchester. Historically settlers came to Manchester on flatboats. They came ashore, dismantled their boat and used the hardwood planks to build their new homes. In 1790, one of these new settlers, surveyor Nathaniel Massie named the town after his hometown of Manchester, England.  It was the fourth permanent settlement in Ohio. Manchester is perhaps best known for its Ohio River Islands, now a National Wildlife Refuge. The glacial melt-waters of the islands provide a refuge for birds, fish and other wildlife. The original three islands have shrunk to two; one island has been reclaimed by the shifting course of the Ohio River

Manchester

65 miles southeast from downtown Cincinnati, Manchester is along the Ohio River on US Rt. 52 at the intersection of St. Rt. 136. A trip to the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport depending on traffic flow averages 75-90 minutes. Alexander Salamon Airport in nearby West Union provides service for small aircraft.