Wilson Memorial Hospital is located in Sydney. Upper Valley Medical Center is located in Troy.

The village of Covington in Miami County has 2,500 residents. It was incorporated in 1835 and was first known as Fort Rowdy in 1793.

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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.

Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy, Wayne Hospital in Greenville as well as Good Samaritan Hospital and Grandview Medical Center in Dayton serve the residents. Dayton Children’s Hospital is the closest pediatric hospital.

The village of Pleasant Hill was incorporated in 1836 and  is located in Miami County and has a population of 1,200 residents. The area was formerly called “Newton”.

Pleasant Hill has a few local stores and restaurants for every day needs. Troy Towne Center in Troy and the Miami Valley Centre Mall in Piqua offer shopping opportunities. Residents can also drive to Dayton for more shopping opportunities.

Greenville Falls Scenic River Area (part of the Miami County Park system) is a short drive away. Hobart Urban Nature Preserve has two miles of trails and 80 acres of land is located to the east near I-75 in Troy.

The village has a “home town” feel to it with a Civil War monument located in the center of town. One finds older as well as newly built homes in Pleasant Hill with modest to moderate prices.

Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill is bisected by State Routes 48 and 718. The closest major highway is Interstate 75.

Miami Valley Hospital North in nearby Englewood provides accessible health care services. The Northmont Medical Center is available 7 days a week, no appointment necessary. Dettmer Hospital, Stouder Memorial Hospital, and Upper Valley Medical Center are nearby in Troy.

In 1840 John Clark founded Tippecanoe City on the banks of the thriving Miami-Erie Canal, taking the name from William Henry Harrison's presidential campaign slogan, Tippecanoe and Tyler Too! The name was shortened years later to Tipp City.

Concentrating on Tipp City and Monroe Township, Tippecanoe-Monroe-Bethel Historical Museum and its research archives illustrate the change and growth of the community. The museum is located a short distance from the Tippecanoe National Register Historical District. Begun in 1958 to showcase fields of mums growing on the edge of town, the Tipp City Mum Festival is Miami County’s oldest festival. 

Canoeing is a summer time pleasure for residents, as well as challenging themselves on one of five local golf courses. The busy city park and pool are popular. Charleston Falls Preserve’s 169 natural acres feature boardwalks, a waterfall, hiking trails,  limestone cave and an observation tower. 

There are several parks in Tipp City to enjoy. The City Park has a roundhouse, 3 shelters, football/soccer fields, playground areas and the Tippecanoe Family Aquatic Center.  Kyle Park has 280 acres and is near South First Street. The Canal Lock Park is in downtown Tipp City on E. Main Street and has a bike path, benches and picnic tables. At the north end of the city is the Nature Center with a scenic river overlook, ponds, walking//biking path. The Veterans Memorial Park is a monument tribute with a gazebo. 

The Canal Music Fest is an annual and popular event.

Tipp City has two major shopping districts - the historic downtown area where an eclectic array of gifts, antiques and the unusual are side by side with neighborhood services.	Tipp City Plaza at the I-75 and 571 interchange has a range of fast food, banking, movie rental and other service needs.

Tipp City's location 30 minutes north of Dayton in Miami County provides the perfect tie between small town charm and big city convenience. Many of the shops in the downtown area are the original structures, 89 of which are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. These footprints from the past are still felt today in the rich architectural heritage that is passionately preserved by a restoration board which regulates exterior improvements and new construction in the historic district. There are also many attractive homes, rich in historical value, for those who enjoy the architecture of earlier eras. While the amenities of urban society are plentiful, the community's quiet personality is carefully preserved for a superior quality of life.

Tipp City

I-75 and Route 571are the primary routes in and out of Tipp City. I-70 is just six miles away. Dayton International Airport is 10 miles away.

Greenville Falls and the Covington Community Park along the Stillwater River are available those who enjoy being outdoors. The Fort Rowdy Museum preserves the heritage of the area from by gone days when Mad Anthony Wayne’s rowdy troops camped there while fighting in the Indian Wars. There is an annual Fort Rowdt Gathering each October.

The central district in Covington features specialty shops and restaurants located in a historical setting.

The center of the village has a charming “downtown” district that reminds one of Mayberry USA! One finds older farm homes as well as historic-style homes along the SR 478.

Covington

The villages is located along State Roue 48, US Route 36 amd State Route 41. The closet interstate is I-75.