All seven of Cincinnati’s finest hospitals are within a 45 to 60-minute drive via the interstate, including Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, Christ Hospital and University Hospital. Atrium Medical Center is located in Middletown.

Harlan Township is named for Aaron Harlan of Xenia, Ohio who served in Congress and was a member of the Ohio General Assembly that created the township. Established in 1818, the area was originally called Salem. The land was divided in 1860 with the southern-most part becoming Harlan Township.

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The Blanchester/Marion Twp. Joint Fire District serves the village and surrounding region. The nearest hospitals are Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington 16 miles away, or Clermont Mercy 19 miles away in Batavia provide emergency, obstetrics and both inpatient and outpatient care. Cincinnati’s main hospitals including Christ, Good Samaritan, Children’s Hospital Medical Center and University hospitals are within 45-60 minutes by car.

The Village of Blanchester was settled by Joseph and John Blancett in 1832. The community is 7.6 square miles with 4,000 residents. Clarence “Bud” Brown who served in the US House of Representatives and as a Secretary of Commerce in the 1980s is from this community.

Just over 1000 acres, nearby Cowan Lake State Park offers a peaceful setting replete with scenic inlets laden with the American Lotus water lily. Swimming, fishing, sailing and canoeing are popular on the lake and draw recreation lovers from the entire county. Hiking trails encourages wandering through the park’s mature woodlands. The park offers some of the finest fossil hunting areas in the world because of its location near the Cincinnati Arch, an uplifting of bedrock that occurred during the Appalachian Mountains' building process. Hikers and birders will enjoy the white swamp forest at the Culberson State Nature Preserve nearby. There are many youth sports programs through the local school system available for baseball, football, soccer, tennis, basketball, to name a few.

Blanchester is the destination for shoppers in the southern half of the county. Collectors and antique hunters come to browse both at the antique malls and shops spread through the historic downtown. Several groceries and hardware stores meet the needs of homeowners; for a major shopping mall you’ll have to jump in the car for a drive either to Wilmington, or Eastgate Mall. Connoisseurs find their way to Bellavance Organic Farm known regionally for its organically grown food and flowers.

“A small town with a big” heart, Blanchester is a community of homes in a wide variety of price ranges and home styles. One finds older homes as well as newly constructed residences. The village is located along the Warren/Clinton County line. It is Clinton County’s second largest village. Fertile and flat could be the nickname for the farmland that surrounds the village, with livestock and farming the primary occupations. The historic downtown houses the shopping, restaurants and activities that are the destination for Clinton’s southwestern residents. An active Chamber of Commerce sponsors community events throughout the year including an annual Fourth of July celebration.

Blanchester

51 miles northeast of Cincinnati, Blanchester’s primary transportation routes are St. Rt. 28, and 133.  Nearby commuter airports are Red Stewart Airfield in Waynesville 17 miles away, Clinton Field in Wilmington 19 miles away, and Cincinnati Lunken Airport. Greater Cincinnati International Airport is just an hour away.

Local merchants provide daily necessities. Larger shopping facilities can be found in nearby Lebanon, Landen and Symmes Township. West Chester and Deerfield Township offer many stores and shopping centers.

Morrow was founded in 1844 by Clement, Keck and Williams (employees of the Little Miami Railroad) when the railroad was extended to the mouth of Todd Fork Creek. It was named after Governor Jeremiah Morrow, the ninth governor of Ohio and president of the Little Miami Railroad. The village has now 1,200 residents.

Nestled in the Little Miami River Valley, Morrow offers a number of outdoor recreation opportunities. The Little Miami River is a designated state and national scenic river that offers canoeing, kayaking and fishing in the most beautiful setting in southwestern Ohio. Many canoe liveries operate in the area. The Little Miami Scenic Trail is a 60-mile paved multi-purpose pathway through southwest Ohio that offers year-round exercise, excitement and outdoor adventure. In Morrow, the Jeffery Phegley Memorial Park is adjacent to the trail. The park offers children’s amusements and picnicking. Whether it’s peddling or paddling, Morrow is the place for great fun. Morrow is home to the Valley Vineyards, host of an annual fall wine-tasting festival. The Bel-Wood Country Club and Whitacre Oak Hill golf course are nearby. The Little Miami Bike Trail, a former railway that has been converted to a multi-use trail that runs between Milford at its southern terminus and Yellow Springs at the northern end, winds through the area along the river. Fort Ancient is nearby and is a national historic landmark.

Local merchants provide daily necessities. Larger shopping facilities can be found in nearby Lebanon, Landen and Symmes Township.

Old and new, there are all kinds of home available in Morrow in all prices ranges. Some homes are situated on land while others are located in subdivision communities.

Morrow

Morrow is located at the intersection of U.S. 22 and State Route 123, about five minutes east of I-71. Downtown Cincinnati is about 40 minutes away and Lebanon is less than 15 minutes to the west. The Lebanon-Warren County Airport is north of Lebanon.  The Dayton International Airport is located to the north and the Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport is to the south.

Loveland Urgent Care is located on Loveland-Madeira Road. The Children’s Outpatient facility is within 10 minutes in Mason. Bethesda North TriHealth Hospital and Mercy Health Jewish Hospital are both 15 minutes from Loveland. Other Cincinnati hospitals located with 30-35 minutes include Christ , University, Good Samaritan and Children’s Hospital Medical Center.

Loveland is located in the northeast corridor of greater Cincinnati, providing an attractive setting unique from other sprawling suburbs. Its 13,000 residents enjoy living in an area called the “Sweetheart of Ohio.” The Little Miami River Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Valentine mailing program throughout the year. Stamped letters sent to the chamber office are specially marked with the current design with the inscription reading, “There is nothing in the world so sweet as love.” Loveland has been ranked as a Top 5 Places to Live by Ohio Magazine and number 6 on the list of Top Small Cities to Live and Work by USA.com.

The Little Miami Bike Trail is very popular and follows along the scenic Little Miami River. There are several baseball fields, basketball courts and tennis courts, along with the various school facilities that afford play areas for children. The Loveland Youth organization is very active and offers a wide range of sport activities including baseball, softball, soccer, basketball and football for children starting as early as five years old. 

Nearby golf courses include the private O’Bannon Creek and Oasis Country Club, public Hickory Woods, Eagles Nest and Fair Acres courses. The Normandy Swim Club has a limited membership and there is year-round roller skating available in facilities located in Loveland. 

The iconic Loveland Castle & Museum Chateau Laroche welcomes more than 25,000 visitors each year. Downtown Loveland transforms into a Victorian village during the holiday season. In addition to this annual event, residents of Loveland also enjoy a yearly art show, Memorial Day Parade, Firecracker Festival, and Valentine Breakfast. 

Loveland has several parks: C. Roger Nisbet is located near the Miami Scenic Trail and is in the historic part of town and features an amphitheater. Phillips Park, East Loveland Nature Preserve and Veterans’ Memorial Park are three other parks to enjoy. 

For those who are into the arts, in addition to the many art studios located in Loveland, residents also attend live performances at the Loveland Stage Company. From dance classes to musical performances, there is something for all ages. 

Want to go back in time? Head to the Loveland Museum Center and learn about Ohio pioneers, the Victorian era and the industrial revolution.

Over 100 retail businesses in Loveland serve all immediate needs for food, clothing and furniture. The Historic Downtown district offers charming local boutiques, galleries and cafes to frequent and enjoy. Loveland boasts one arts facility per 1,000 residents. Kenwood Square (formerly Sycamore Plaza) and Kenwood Towne Centre are 15 minutes away, offering even more shopping options including Nordstrom, Macy’s and Dillard’s.

The only city in Ohio situated in three counties, Warren, Hamilton and Clermont, Loveland is located on the scenic Little Miami River, 16 miles north of Cincinnati. Loveland residents and businesses enjoy a quiet country setting, while still having easy access to Cincinnati’s wide range of resources. First settled in 1796, the Loveland area contained prosperous family farms until the arrival of the railroads in the 1840s which caused a village to grow up along the tracks. The history of Loveland still thrives with an historic district of businesses and residences highlighted by the beautiful bike trail along the National Scenic Little Miami River. Homes range from older, historic-style residences to newly built houses. There are houses of many styles and price ranges.

Loveland

I-275 is approximately one mile from Loveland creating quick access to all parts of Cincinnati. I-71 is three miles from Loveland and connects to northeast and Downtown Cincinnati.

William F. Whitacre Memorial Park in located in Blanchester and offers baseball fields among other outdoor features.

Local businesses, shops and restaurants are located in nearby Blanchester. Shopping in Cincinnati at the Kenwood Towne Centre with Nordstrom,  Macy’s and Dillards, along with 100 national brand retail stores is a 30-minute drive away.

Harlan Township is governed by three trustees and a fiscal officer – all of whom are elected for a four-year term.  The township is part of Little Miami, Goshen, Blanchester and Clinton Massie school districts in Warren County. One finds farms of all sizes in Harlan Township. Homes range from modest ranches to stately two stories, many of which are located on beautiful, treed lots on a variety of acreage sizes.

Harlan Township

The township is located near to State Route 22 /3. From there,  I-71 is within a 15-minute drive. It is a one-hour drive to downtown Cincinnati.