Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital, Cincinnati Children’s Anderson and Eastgate are the closest medical facilities.

Monroe Township has 7,800 residents. No municipalities are located in the township. The unincorporated community of Point Pleasant is located near the Ohio River and is the birthplace of U.S. President and Civil War General Ulysses S. Grant. This home is open for tours.

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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 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.

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.

Fair Oaks Park offers a walking path and picnic shelter. East Fork Lake State Park is located just beyond the village’s northern borders and is one of Ohio’s largest state parks with 4,820 acres. The 2,160-acre lake offers boating and fishing. Annual regattas are held at the lake. Hunting is permitted in designated areas of the park. The 1,200-foot swimming beach is popular during the summer. There are many trails to explore whether hiking, biking or horseback riding.

One can drive New Richmond or Amelia to find local shops and restaurants for every day needs. A drive to Batavia, Eastgate and Anderson areas in Cincinnati offers more shopping opportunities with national brand stores and restaurants.

Homes of all price ranges and styles are found in Monroe Township. Newly built brick homes in subdivisions as well as homes on acreage are found in the area.

Monroe Township

State routes 222, 232, 125,132 and 52 bisect the township. Interstate I-275 is the closest major highway.