The Clarksville Village Fire Department serves the emergency needs of the village. Just 11 miles away in Wilmington is Clinton Memorial Hospital; Greene Memorial Hospital is 20 minutes away in Xenia.

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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.

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.

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.

Clarksville is home to the Camp Joy Outdoor Recreation Center. Gulley Park and Trails is located on Middleboro Drive. 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.

Sutton’s Market and Deli provides the quick shopping needs of the village, but a more extensive shopping life requires a jump in the car to head to either Wilmington or Lebanon.

The village of Clarksville sits in west-central Clinton County straddling the Warren County line. Just seven miles from the county seat of Wilmington, the village enjoys the beautiful land along Todd’s Ford Creek. Many of the area’s early residents were members of the Society of Friends (Quakers). They played an important role in the Underground Railroad helping runaway slaves find freedom. An important Quaker cemetery is located just outside the village. Because of its easy reach to Interstate 71, the area is experiencing a small housing boom with homes range from mini-farms to handsome executive homes springing up. Not only is this a great place to raise and ride horses as so many homeowners do, it’s also the home of Wild Rose Llamas ranch.

Clarksville

40 miles from Cincinnati, Clarksville is minutes outside Lebanon Ohio. Ohio Routes 132, and 133 and 350 provide the primary access through the village.