Clinton County Memorial Hospital is located in Wilmington.

Established in 1810 Chester Township is located in Clinton County, Ohio and has over 1,700 residents. It is one of five Chester Township in the state of Ohio.

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The Chester Township Fire Department serves the fire and emergency needs of the village. Just 20 minutes away in Wilmington is Clinton Memorial Hospital. Greene County Memorial Hospital is in nearby Xenia.

If you like wide open spaces with plenty of room to pursue your hobbies, this is your area. Outdoor enthusiasts couldn’t ask for a better address than here. Swimming, fishing, sailing boating are popular on Caesar’s Creek Lake and draw recreation lovers from the entire county. Hunters have found their way here, primarily deer hunters looking for trophy class hunting. Birders like the chance to catch a glimpse of migratory birds using the lake as a stopover. More than 30 miles of bridle trails keep  horse riders busy.

You’re going to take a drive for any shopping needs to nearby Xenia in Greene County, Waynesville in Warren County, or nearby Wilmington. Bargain hunters like the Caesars Creek Flea Markets for weekend collectible shopping.

The tiny village of New Burlington sits in one of the prettiest regions in the county, right on the edge of the 8000-acre Caesars Creek State Park. Most of the town was lost during the flooding in the 1970’s when a dam was erected to create a new 2800-acre lake. While much of the area today is primarily farmland, this area is poised for growth because of its easy access to the busy and expanding Interstate 71 corridor.

New Burlington

Minutes off I71 at St. Rt. 73, the village of New Burlington is split by Ohio Rt. 380. The village is about an hour’s drive from Cincinnati.

It is 30 minutes south to northern Cincinnati’s Bethesda North TriHealth Hospital. If you head north, it’s 35 minutes to downtown Dayton offering Grandview Medical Center, Southview Medical Center, Dayton Children’s Hospital, and Miami Valley Regional Hospital.

It’s hard to know what Waynesville is better known as, the Antiques Capital of the Midwest, or the Home of the famous Sauerkraut festival.  This village of 2,800 residents was named for General “Mad” Anthony Wayne.

Caesar Creek State Park and the Pioneer Village are popular regional destinations for camping, boating and swimming trips. 

The town offers an entertaining summer concert series at Bicentennial Park. For the more adventurous who want to explore, Waynesville has been called the most haunted town in Ohio complete with ghost sightings and ghost stories. 

In 1999 Waynesville was named one of the most walkable cities by Walking Magazine with lovely trails through town and the nearby state park. But, it’s perhaps best known as host to the annual Sauerkraut Festival, held the second weekend in October. Christmas in the Village is an annual event when you can step back into time with luminaries, carriage rides, costumed characters and more. The annual fall Ohio Renaissance Festival is held in nearby Harveysburg.

Old Main Street is the starting point for your antique adventure. With more than 85 antique shops, 17 restaurants and other attractions, you'll need more than a day to explore all that this charming town has to offer. Local merchants also supply the needs of this growing community with hardware, grocery and other services nearby.

Samuel Heighway founded Waynesville in 1797 and based his design for the town on an English village with formal parks and squares arranged around a central public square. Its leading industry today is tourism, as Waynesville is best known for its 85 antique shops. It’s a constant hustle and bustle downtown on Old Main Street with tourists and town residents coming and going. Housing reflects that old time character and charm, and there are some lovely renovated farmhouses and estates both in and out of town. If you prefer newer homes, you will have quite a selection of homes to select from.

Waynesville

Waynesville is located at the intersection St. Rt. 42 and St Rt. 73, a few minutes off I-71 in northeastern Warren County, 30 minutes southeast of Dayton. Red Stewart Airfield is located on Route 42 and is a grass airfield.

Port William Fire Department serves the villages fire and EMS needs. Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington provides emergency, obstetrics, and both inpatient and outpatient care.

Architectural buffs will enjoy the Port William Road pony truss bridge over Anderson Fork on Port William Road. Genealogists, including those researching Quaker heritage, will find the nearby cemeteries useful to update genealogic files. Most residents, though, find Caesar Creek State Park the major focus of recreation in the area, with its boating, hiking, camping and fishing the lure for many.

You’ll need to take a drive to meet your shopping needs; you can head either to Xenia, Jamestown of Wilmington to get your errands done.

History is important in Port William, just as in many small villages and towns across America. The Port William Union Civil War Soldier Memorial tucked into a corner downtown, honors Gilbert VanZandt of Port William. He was 10 years old when he went to war as a drummer with his father during the Civil War. “Little Gib” eventually ended up with General Sherman on his march to the sea at the end of the Civil War. Today, a painted mural commemorating that event graces an old mill just outside of town.  You can often see hawks lazing over one of the many small farms that call Port William home.

Port William

Just shy of the Fayette County line, Port William is just off I71; Ohio Rt. 134 is the main way in and out of town. Nearby commuter airports include Hollister Field in Wilmington, and Bloom Field in Jamestown; Greater Cincinnati International Airport is about 75 minutes away.

Wilmington Fire Department provides fire and EMS coverage for the city and surrounding areas. Clinton Memorial Hospital offers a full range of medical services, including emergency, cardiology, acute care, oncology, rehabilitation services, home care and even a sleep lab. Long-term care facilities, community mental health services and public health services in the area serve the county as well.

Numerous events take place throughout the year here, including Quaker Heritage Days and Christmas in Downtown Wilmington.  When not enjoying the numerous activities in Wilmington’s busy social scene, residents can enjoy golf at one of the many nearby courses. Outdoor enthusiasts have a lot of choices from the city’s numerous horse competitions to hiking and biking. Wilmington’s section of the county’s 29 miles of bike/hike trails is officially named "The Luther E. Warren Peace Path". Nearby state parks Caesars Creek, and Cowan Lake lure boaters and fisherman alike. Cherry Bend Pheasant Farm, just outside Wilmington is the premier pheasant hunting preserve in southwest Ohio. Add in some regional festivals such as the Clinton County Fair held annually each July, the Banana Split Festival each June, and the Corn Festival every September and you’ll see why so many have chosen to call Wilmington home.

Wilmington is the shopping Mecca of the county offering four shopping centers equipped with numerous grocery, retail and specialty stores, in addition to those located downtown. Shops at the Mill feature numerous antique dealers under one roof, perfect for those on the lookout for crafts and collectibles.

The “Heart of Clinton County”, Wilmington has a population of more than 12,400 and acts as the region’s civic, cultural and entertainment destination. Rate one of America’s “100 Best Small Towns”, it’s easy to see why Wilmington also carries the nickname – “The Most Livable Neighborhood” from a 1995 Cincinnati Magazine competition. The magazine declared Wilmington the best for its friendliness, education, shopping and many more attributes.  It’s home as well to the regional office of the National Weather Service that oversees forecasts for Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Because of the classical designs of its downtown, parts of the movie ”Lost in Yonkers” was shot here in 1992. Both newly built housing and turn of the century homes abound in Wilmington.

Wilmington

Situated at the center of Clinton County, Wilmington sits at the crossroads of St. Rts. 68 and 22, and Ohio Rts. 73,134 and 730 making it easy to reach from just about anywhere in the county. About an hour drive from Cincinnati along I71, Wilmington sits 15 minutes off the interstate.

The Greene County Memorial Hospital is located in Xenia. Greene County Memorial is a 210 bed general, not for profit hospital.

Xenia is well known for its summer performances of the outdoor drama Blue Jacket. Blue Jacket is the story of the Shawnee Indians' struggle for peace in 18th century Ohio. Shawnee Park is the site of concerts, picnics, festivals, quiet walks, even fishing. For golf enthusiasts, there are two public courses in Xenia, Sebastian Hills Golf Club and WGC Golf Course. Sugar Valley Country Club is also located in Xenia. Popular biking and hiking trails through Xenia include the recently completed 10-mile portion of the North Country National Scenic Trail between Xenia and Yellow Springs. The Little Miami Scenic Trail takes you by the Spring Valley wildlife area, one of the best bird watching spots in Ohio. Xenia was named 'Trail Town USA' by the American Hiking Association.

Strip malls, fast food restaurants and new shops are springing up all over the city. Located ten minutes away from Xenia, the Mall at Fairfield Commons contains five department stores and 130 franchise clothing, shoe and specialty stores. Local merchants provide general merchandise and services conveniently located for residents.

With a population over 25,000, Xenia is located approximately 30 minutes east of downtown Dayton. Xenia is a friendly town, and known for its hospitality. It's a tenacious community finding strength in adversity. A tornado April 3, 1974 killed 33, destroyed almost half of the city's buildings and made 10,000 homeless. Nine schools, nine churches and 180 businesses perished but the city still had the courage to bounce back and make Xenia what it is today. Housing in Xenia ranges from quiet subdivisions with tree-lined streets, newer developments, restored historic communities, expansive farms, and luxury homes. Prices cover a wide range from first time homebuyers to large luxury homes with acreage. Whether you are looking for a quiet place in the county or want to be in the hub of downtown life, Xenia is the place for you.

Xenia

Xenia, Ohio is centrally located in the 'transportation triangle' formed by three major interstate highways I-70, I-71, and I-75. These north-south, east-west arteries are within minutes of Xenia via U.S. 35, U.S. 42, and U.S. 68, tying the community to one of the nation's largest 90-minute highway markets.

Residents can shop in nearby Wilmington. A 45-minute drive to Cincinnati and one can shop at Kenwood Towne Centre with over 200 speciality stores along with Nordstrom’s, Macy’s and Dilliards. Jeffersonville is a half-hour drive and offers lots of shopping opportunities at the outlet mall located there.

Ceasar Creek State Park is located within part of the township with boating, fishing, hiking and other outdoor activities available. The Clinton County Fair in Wilmington is a summer treat with many attractions.

Homes in Chester Township range in price and style. Once finds smaller, older homes as well as newly built homes with acreage in the area.

Chester Township

Chester Township is near I-71 and State Routes 73 and 380.