The West Chester Hospital Surgical Center is located off I-75. Cincinnati Children’s Liberty Campus is also a short drive off I-75. Dayton’s Atrium Medical Center is located in Middletown. All seven of Cincinnati’s finest hospitals are within a 45-minute drive via the interstate, including Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, Christ Hospital and University Hospital.

Lemon Township was settled in 1795. The Miami and Erie Canal passed through the township (paralleling the Great Miami shoreline and linked Hamilton to Middletown.) Some of this canal are preserved in the parks in the township including the lock at Excello.

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Monroe Township Volunteer Fire and EMS along with the Millville Fire Department serve the area residents. McCullough Hyde Hospital in Oxford, and Mercy Hospital Fairfield is located just southeast of Hanover Township in Fairfield. The Fort Hamilton Hospital located to the east in Hamilton offers yet another choice of medical care, close to home.

Much of Hanover Township still retains its rural charm so most of the recreational focus is aimed outdoors, whether hunting or riding dirt bikes and ATV’s. There’s lots of space to try your hand at gardening, getting in shape with bicycling, or numerous other outdoor pursuits. Busy 18-acre Hanover School Memorial Park includes walking trails, nature areas, playgrounds and picnic sites as well as a Veterans Memorial. Just outside Oxford about 10 minutes away, Houston Woods State Park offers boating, swimming, hiking, picnicking and more; it’s a popular destination.

The villages of Millville to the south and McGonigle to the north offer quick visits for daily shopping needs. For more extensive shopping, township residents head east to Hamilton or Fairfield.

Spread out over 34 miles, Hanover Township’s 8700 residents cluster around the villages of Millville and McGonigle and then string out throughout the township mostly at family farms. Tucked into west central Butler County between Oxford and Hamilton, Hanover Township is experiencing steady growth with several large housing developments claiming previously farmed lands. Residents here are proud of their rural roots. They enjoy a deep sense of tradition; many families still live in the homes their grandparents built, and farm the same lands. Hanover Township is primarily farmland, but that’s changing each year because of its closeness to Butler County’s bigger cities.

Hanover Township

Busy U.S. Rt. 127 connects Cincinnati to Oxford and cuts centrally through the township. St. Rt. 177 bisects the northern half of the township, St. Rt. 130 the central half, and St. Rt.129 crosses the southern half of the township. Butler County has three regional airports, including Butler County Regional in Hamilton, Hook Field in Middletown, and Miami University Field in Oxford. Cincinnati West Airport is less than 15 minutes away in Harrison; it’s a short 25-30 minute drive to the Greater Cincinnati International Airport.

Kettering Medical Center - Middletown is located on SR 122 southeast of I-75 and provides 24/7 emergency care as well as other medical services. Atrium Hospital and a branch of Dayton’s Children’s Hospital are located off of I-75. In nearby Hamilton, Fort Hamilton Hospital, TriHealth Bethesda Butler Hospital and Mercy Health - Fairfield (the only hospital in Butler County to offer open heart surgery) serve area residents.

Middletown was designated as an All-American City in the late 1950s and is home to several large industries including paper manufacturing and aerospace technology. The city is located in both Butler and Warren counties.

There are 27 parks throughout the city for casual enjoyment, sports and recreation. The Meadow Ridge area of Elk Creek MetroPark has miles of trails to walk and enjoy. River Center at Bicentennial Commons is a great place to rest along the Great Miami River Trail. Smith Park features 96 acres as well as baseball diamonds, fishing pond, a skatepark, trails and picnic areas. Armco Park in Turtlecreek Township (Lebanon) features 311 acres with softball fields, a fishing and boating lake, picnic areas as well as an 18-hole golf course. Take a swing at The Golf Center, a course 15 minutes away designed by Jack Nicklaus. Shaker Run Golf Course is located nearby in Lebanon and features a 27-hole championship course. Additionally, several state parks are within easy driving distance, including Hueston Woods, Caesar’s Creek and Germantown Dam, and are great stops for boating, fishing and water-skiing. The Middletown YMCA offers many health and fitness opportunities. If you dare, enjoy  sky diving at the Hook Field airport with Start Sky Diving. For those who enjoy gambling, Miami Valley Gaming casino is conveniently located in nearby Monroe. 

Middletown’s history can be easily viewed by visiting the Canal Museum. Publications, relics and an extensive collection of artistic illustrations trace the cultural and economic growth of Middletown. An artist and lecture series is sponsored and held at the Miami University Middletown Campus. Residents enjoy even more arts at the Middletown Fine Arts Center, Sorg Opera Company and Middletown Lyric Theatre. The Pendleton Arts Center in Middletown offers art exhibits and events throughout the year. The Middletown Cincinnati State’s campus provides a learning environment for students as well as a Workforce Development Center for customized job training services and programs for the public. 

There are several festivals to enjoy every year: The Ohio Challenge Balloon Festival (hot air balloons) is held in July. Light Up Middletown (a drive-through light display) is scheduled in December. The Middletown Arts Festival host community events from May through September with exhibits, workshops and other events.

Historic South Main Street offers eclectic shopping opportunities in a scenic downtown with many events planned throughout the year. From an old-fashioned ice cream social to a cruise-in, to an Italian fest, residents enjoy supporting downtown businesses and its sense of an urban community. There are some popular eateries and pubs to enjoy there. Numerous strip malls, both chains and fast food restaurants line the highway access to the downtown. Local merchants fill the needs of residents with convenient shopping in many neighborhoods. For the bargain enthusiast, Cincinnati Premium Outlet, with over 100 stores, is a short drive away. For those who love donuts, Middletown is part of the Butler County Donut Trail with two places to find such a treat: Milton's Donuts and Central Pastry Shop.

Incorporated in 1833, Middletown is home to approximately 50,000 people living within its corporate limits and another 50,000 in the surrounding area. Located conveniently between Cincinnati and Dayton on the Great Miami River, Middletown boasts a wealth of history, culture, and natural splendor. It’s a place where 150-year-old mansions, small ranch homes, duplexes and apartments sit side-by-side with beautiful landscaped parks.

Middletown

Middletown is located in Butler County on I-75 midway between Cincinnati and Dayton. Hook Field is a small municipal airport and is used for general aviation. Air travelers use either the Dayton International Airport or the Greater Cincinnati International Airport.

Trenton Fire Department provides fire and EMS service to residents. There are several hospitals in the area: Fort Hamilton, Mercy Health Fairfield and UC Health West Chester.

Trenton Sportsmen’s Club Lake provide nearby sites for sport fishermen. Walnut Grove Swim Club is a busy summer destination and features a large pool for local membership. The Great Miami River Recreation Trail multi-use pathway is a busy part of active residents lives. 

Trenton features three parks: Trenton Community Park with a play area, picnic spots, hiking trails and is the site of many community-hosted events. Chrisholm MetroPark Farmstead features a playscape, picnic area as well as the historic Ausburger family home. The Ausburgers were leading members of the area's Amish-Menonite settlement.  Woodsdale Regional Park provides scenic hiking trails and picnic areas to enjoy. Nearby Sebald Park has fishing, hiking/biking/run trails, horseback riding as well as picnic and play areas. People go there to enjoy the wildlife.

There’s more than enough shopping to meet residents needs in Trenton, especially in the busy downtown including a library and post office. Bark-N-Bunk is a unique and popular farm market with a deli, various vendors and a Sunday lunch buffet.  More shopping opportunities are available in nearby Hamilton or Middletown.

Trenton sits in northeastern Butler County about 20 miles north of Cincinnati. Its nickname is the ‘small town with a big heart’. With its roots as a farming village, Trenton was founded in 1799 by Michael Pearce. One of the first buildings was a hotel that offered a night’s rest to travelers going from the then state capital in Chillicothe to Miami University and points west. The Toll House still stands as a symbol of the city’s early history. Growth was slow in the village and it was not until 1971 that the population had reached the required 5,000 to be classified as a city. Over the past six years, Trenton has experienced a marked increase in new residential construction. A MillerCoors Brewery is located in Trenton and is an industry that has been growing in the region. This brewery is proud to state it has not sent any garbage to a landfill since 2009 and partners with local farmers to use 500 of its acres.

Trenton

A bustling St. Rt. 73 provides the major access route through the city, connecting to nearby cities of Middletown and Hamilton.  There are shuttles available to and from Middletown/Oxford.

The City of Monroe offers six parks including Veterans Memorial Park and Community Park. Nearby Cherokee Park has over 30 acres and features a large pond for fishing as well as hiking trails. Dudley Memorial Park includes a playground, shelter, picnic tables, grills, hiking paths and fishing.

Cincinnati Premium Outlet Mall is located in Monroe and offers 100s of national stores. Deerfield Towne Centre in Mason is a 15-minute drive with 50 stores and restaurants. Kenwood Towne Center in Cincinnati is a 30-minute drive with over 100 stores including Nordstrom, Macy’s and Dillard’s.

Lemon Township includes most of the city of Monroe. It has a population of 18,900 residents. One finds homes is all styles and price ranges in the areal including homes on acreage.

Lemon Township

Interstate 75 is the major highway for Lemon Township. State Routes 4, 64 and 73 also service the area.