Madisonville

Greater Cincinnati Area

Madisonville was established in 1809 as Madison, Ohio and was named after the newly elected President James Madison. The first permanent settler was Joseph Ward, a 65 year old Revolutionary War veteran from New Jersey. He and his sons built the first house, a log cabin, in 1797 along an old Indian trail near what is now Whetsel and Monning Avenue. By 1926 a post office was established in the village, and the name was changed to Madisonville to avoid duplication with another Madison, Ohio. By 1900, the population was 3,000 and in 1911, Madisonville was annexed by the City of Cincinnati. It currently has almost 10,000 residents.

Madisonville is in the midst of a community resurgence from newly renovated homes to new businesses and commercial developments. Many homes in Madisonville are affordably priced. Home styles range in variety from cape cods to cottage style to brick-style homes. Although most homes are older, there have been many in-fill new homes constructed as well as renovations of existing homes.

Plans are taking place to establish a mixed-use neighborhood business district at Madison Road and Whetsel Avenue. Madisonville’s historic bank building has been restored and now has apartment spaces and a brewery on the lower level. A mixed-use building is completed on the southern side of Madison and Whetsel. This 24,000 square foot building features apartments and commercial space. The Madisonville Retail Center has also received an upgrade facade. Two more buildings are planned – both are under construction. Additional there are new apartments available at the corner of Madison and Stewart.

Along Red Bank Road, even more development can been seen at the Medpace campus, The Summit (Dolce) Hotel and Red luxury apartments.

Cincinnati, OH