Wilson Memorial Hospital services the city. Upper Valley Medical Center is located south of Piqua.

Saint Paris was founded in 1831 who first named the after Paris, France. The village has 2,000 residents.

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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.

The Springfield Regional Medical Center is located in Springfield. The hospital offers, among other amenities, an emergency center, a birthing center and a nursing school. Other hospitals are located to the south in Dayton via I-70, I-75 and I-675.

Originally called Monroe, New Carlisle and the Terre Coupee Prairie it overlooks was included in lands ceded to the US by the treaty made with the Pottawatomie Indians in 1826. In 1933, John Dillinger committed his first bank robbery (taking $10,000) from the New Carlisle National Bank.

New Carlisle is home to the Sugar Isle public golf course. The city has six baseball diamonds, five play grounds, an outdoor (heated) swimming pool, picnic areas as well as three tennis courts. A paved trail is available for walkers and bikers towards the south of the city. The city hosts an annual Heritage of Flight Festival and Parade in September. Biking, hiking and general outdoor pursuits keep residents as busy as they want to be, and yet near enough to the greater variety of pursuits in Springfield.

Both the old and the new entice shoppers with several antique stores in the downtown, while flowers, bedding plants and other garden necessities invites shoppers to Honey Hill Farm. Neighborhood retail centers and restaurants serve residents’ daily needs. The city has been working diligently on improving the downtown area with newer street lighting and trees.

Thirty-five minutes northeast of Dayton in Clark County, New Carlisle is rural in character and location, but not in spirit. While farming is still one of the primary occupations, the rural location has drawn other businesses dependent on the outdoors, including Meadow Views Growers and Honey Hill Farm. Housing in the downtown historic district features renovated historic homes next door to antique stores. One finds all kinds of homes in the New Carlisle area from modest homes to larger, new homes and condominiums. With 5,800 residents, there’s plenty of time to live life to the fullest in New Carlisle.

New Carlisle

Ten minutes north of I-70, State Routes 571 and 235 provide access to the village. The city is10 minutes from I-75. Dayton International Airport services the area and is a 20-minute drive.

Springfield Regional Medical Center and the Ohio Valley Medical Center service the area. The Dayton Children’s Hospital is a short drive from Medway. Good Samaritan Health Center is located in Huber Heights.Recreation

The village of North Hampton was established in 1829.  There was 450 residents.

Donnels Creek runs through the village. George Rogers Clark Park is located in Springfield and has 5 miles of nature trails  along with 250 acres of green space. The lake is available for boating and fishing. This park is the host site of many annual events including a Fishing Derby and a 5k run. For history buffs, The Battle of Peckuwe historical battle site is near the George Rogers Clark Park where you find many memorial markers. Buck Creek National Park is located to the northeast of North Hampton and offers trails, camping and hunting.

There are a few small shops and restaurants in North Hampton including the Hampton Grill and Hampton Station. The Upper Valley Mall in Springfield offers over 75 shops and restaurants and is anchored by Sears. Kohls is also available in Springfield.

Homes of various sizes and prices are available in North Hampton. There are also land and lots available. Older homes as well as newly built homes in subdivisions are available.

North Hampton

State Route 41 bisects North Hampton. Interstate 70 is the closest highway to the village. Dayton International Airport services the region.

Harmon Park has a play area and is located in the village. MelvinMille Park is located alongSR 36.  Tawawa Park is to the north.

Downtown St. Paris has many local cafes and stores that add to a quaint, old-time charm. The village has a weekly farmer’s market . Thre are several local cafes to enjoy. Everyday needs can be met in the village. More shopping is availabe in Piqua or further south in Dayton.

Downtown St. Paris h oozes in old-time charm and character.  One finds homes of all ages and styles, from older farm homes to newly build brick residences.

St. Paris

St. Paris is bisected by State Routes 36 and 79. The closest major highways are I-75 and I-70.