Madison Health hospital  is located in London. Twenty five miles away, Columbus features many fine hospitals including Riverside Methodist Hospital, Grant Medical Center and The Ohio State University Waxner Medical Center as well as the Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

London in Madison County is located 25 miles southwest of Columbus, Ohio. It was established in 1811 and has a population of almost 10,000 residents. London serves as the county seat for Madison County. Its population exploded in the 1900s when Columbus residents sought to move towards a more rural community. Many residents today work in Columbus. A note of fame: The London water tower, fire department and high school were featured in a Nike commercial (called Find Your Greatness) that promoted the 2012 Olympics.

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Springfield Regional Medical Hospital has 259 hospital beds with general medical and surgical services. The Ohio Valley Medical Center provides both inpatient and outpatient surgical care along with other medical services such as a breast center, diagnostic imaging, physical therapy, sports medicine and lab services.

Prehistoric Indian mound builders were probably the first residents of this area. The city name originated from the rich resources of the land, the picturesque cliffs and the many springs and abundant waters in the area.

The 'Heritage Center' located in downtown Springfield offers a glimpse into the town’s rich history. The 'Springfield Museum of Art', (Ohio’s only Smithsonian-affiliated museum), 'Springfield Symphony', 'Clark State Performing Arts Center', 'Ohio Lyric Theatre' and the 'Springfield Arts Council' provide a taste of culture. 

The 'National Trails Park and Recreation District' manages over 1,200 acres of parks in the area. The 'Little Miami Scenic Trail' offers a paved rail/trail that reaches from the Buck Creek Scenic Trailhead in Springfield to south in Cincinnati. There are several state parks near Springfield: Buck Creek, John Bryan, Clifton Gorge and Glen Helen Nature Preserve. 

There are several golf courses through Springfield. Rocky Lakes Golf Course has nine holes, Reid Memorial Park offers 36 holes, Locust Hills has a 27-hole course. Springfield is home to two country clubs, Northwood Hills and Springfield Country Club. 

The 'Hartman Rock Garden' features over 250,000 stones that are eclectically displayed and is open to the public. The annual 'Clark County Fair' is the the second largest fair in Ohio.

Numerous neighborhood retail centers serve residents’ daily needs including the North Bechtel Plaza, Springfield Plaza, Southern Village Shopping Center, and Circus Shopping Center. 

Springfield is also home to one of America’s top flea markets, the Springfield Antiques Show and Flea Market and the show’s semi-annual “extravaganza” where one can find 2,000 vendors and 20,000 customers. Additionally, there are several area flea markets for collectible and vintage finds.

Approximately 45 miles west of Columbus and 25 miles northeast of Dayton on the banks of the Mad River near Clark Lake and the Clarence J. Brown Reservoir in Clark County, Springfield is the county seat. The city is perhaps best known as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of agricultural equipment as the home of International Harvester Company (now known as Navistar International). The 4-H Club movement had its beginnings in Springfield. As one of Dayton’s earliest outlying settlements, many different periods of growth have contributed to the varied cultures and economic levels. 

Houses from the last century survive with newer homes. Many of the older Victorian dwellings are being artfully and carefully restored by young artisans. You must see the older homes found in the South Fountain Historic District. The historic Westcott House was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and features Wright’s prairie-style, low-pitched roof home style – the only one of its kind in Ohio. You can also find many newer homes of brick and frame, more modest in size and price. 

Springfield is home to Wittenberg University, a private, four-year liberal arts college offering more than 70 majors and special programs.

Springfield

North of I-70, Springfield’s residents use St. Rt. 40 (historic National Road) and 68 to get around town.

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

The village of South Vienna was platted in 1833 by John H. Dynes and was named after Vienna, Austria. The area was settled by Scotch-Irish and Dutch settlers from Kentucky, Virginia and North Carolina. South Vienna was and still is a farming community with approximately 385 residents.

Dynes Memorial Park has eight acres and offers a covered picnic area, playground and two baseball fields. The annual Corn Festival is held on the weekend after Labor Day for three days and has games, a parade, corn-eating contests as well as plenty of food.

There are a few local stores and restaurants in the village including a convenience store. A Walmart Supercenter is a short drive away. More shopping opportunities are available to the east in Springfield, Ohio.

For those seeking a small-town life, there are homes of various sizes – both old and new – are found in the area. Many homes have acreage.

South Vienna

Interstate 70 runs close to the village. State Routes 54 and 40 bisect the area.

Greene Memorial Hospital in nearby Xenia is the county hospital.

Bikers are fans of the charmingly scenic Cedarville portion of the Ohio to Erie Bike trail. History buffs frequent both the downtown Cedarville Opera House for a full array of music, theatre and literary recitals, and the nearby historic Clifton Mill with its working gristmill, country store and restaurant. Rural living allows many to adopt green thumbs, with beautiful flower and bountiful vegetable gardens.

Local merchants provide general merchandise and services conveniently located for residents.

Settlers in 1802 discovered the plentiful waterpower in this small central Greene County town with its numerous creeks and rivers. The water allowed millers to use that power to operate three grist mills, including what stands today at nearby Clifton Mill, as the nation's largest water powered grist mill still in existence. These mills provided corn meal that fed troops during the Civil War. 3200 residents call this small village of not quite three miles square home.

Cedarville

St. Rt. 42 intersects the village, connecting with Ohio Rt. 343.

The Madison County Fair is held every year in July. Residents also enjoy the Madison Lake State Park, Rails to Trails paths and the Bid Darby Creek. The town hosts  Rib and Jazz Festival in August and a Strawberry Festival in June. The Visual Arts Guild and Gallery on High showcase arts from beginners to pros. London is also home to the OSU Molly Caren Center which holds the nation’s largest agricultural trade show.

Downtown London has many local shops and restaurants to frequent and enjoy. The quaint town feeling makes shopping fun.

London features tree-lined streets with beautiful Victorian homes. One also finds farm homes with acreage as well as newer homes and condos on smaller lots. From smaller homes to larger residences, London has them all.

London

London is located off State Routes 42 and 38 and is situated between I-70 and I-71.