The Upper Valley Medical Center and Miami Valley Hospital in Troy service the area. Wilson Memorial Hospital is located in Sidney to the south.

The village of Casstown is located in Miami County. The population is under 300 residents. The village is named after Lewis Cass, a U.S. senator from Michigan who was also an 1848 presidential candidate.

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Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy, Wayne Hospital in Greenville as well as Good Samaritan Hospital and Grandview Medical Center in Dayton serve the residents. Dayton Children’s Hospital is the closest pediatric hospital.

The village of Pleasant Hill was incorporated in 1836 and  is located in Miami County and has a population of 1,200 residents. The area was formerly called “Newton”.

Pleasant Hill has a few local stores and restaurants for every day needs. Troy Towne Center in Troy and the Miami Valley Centre Mall in Piqua offer shopping opportunities. Residents can also drive to Dayton for more shopping opportunities.

Greenville Falls Scenic River Area (part of the Miami County Park system) is a short drive away. Hobart Urban Nature Preserve has two miles of trails and 80 acres of land is located to the east near I-75 in Troy.

The village has a “home town” feel to it with a Civil War monument located in the center of town. One finds older as well as newly built homes in Pleasant Hill with modest to moderate prices.

Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill is bisected by State Routes 48 and 718. The closest major highway is Interstate 75.

Miami Valley Hospital North in nearby Englewood provides accessible health care services. The Northmont Medical Center is available 7 days a week, no appointment necessary. Dettmer Hospital, Stouder Memorial Hospital, and Upper Valley Medical Center are nearby in Troy.

In 1840 John Clark founded Tippecanoe City on the banks of the thriving Miami-Erie Canal, taking the name from William Henry Harrison's presidential campaign slogan, Tippecanoe and Tyler Too! The name was shortened years later to Tipp City.

Concentrating on Tipp City and Monroe Township, Tippecanoe-Monroe-Bethel Historical Museum and its research archives illustrate the change and growth of the community. The museum is located a short distance from the Tippecanoe National Register Historical District. Begun in 1958 to showcase fields of mums growing on the edge of town, the Tipp City Mum Festival is Miami County’s oldest festival. 

Canoeing is a summer time pleasure for residents, as well as challenging themselves on one of five local golf courses. The busy city park and pool are popular. Charleston Falls Preserve’s 169 natural acres feature boardwalks, a waterfall, hiking trails,  limestone cave and an observation tower. 

There are several parks in Tipp City to enjoy. The City Park has a roundhouse, 3 shelters, football/soccer fields, playground areas and the Tippecanoe Family Aquatic Center.  Kyle Park has 280 acres and is near South First Street. The Canal Lock Park is in downtown Tipp City on E. Main Street and has a bike path, benches and picnic tables. At the north end of the city is the Nature Center with a scenic river overlook, ponds, walking//biking path. The Veterans Memorial Park is a monument tribute with a gazebo. 

The Canal Music Fest is an annual and popular event.

Tipp City has two major shopping districts - the historic downtown area where an eclectic array of gifts, antiques and the unusual are side by side with neighborhood services.	Tipp City Plaza at the I-75 and 571 interchange has a range of fast food, banking, movie rental and other service needs.

Tipp City's location 30 minutes north of Dayton in Miami County provides the perfect tie between small town charm and big city convenience. Many of the shops in the downtown area are the original structures, 89 of which are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. These footprints from the past are still felt today in the rich architectural heritage that is passionately preserved by a restoration board which regulates exterior improvements and new construction in the historic district. There are also many attractive homes, rich in historical value, for those who enjoy the architecture of earlier eras. While the amenities of urban society are plentiful, the community's quiet personality is carefully preserved for a superior quality of life.

Tipp City

I-75 and Route 571are the primary routes in and out of Tipp City. I-70 is just six miles away. Dayton International Airport is 10 miles away.

Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy, Wayne Hospital in Greenville as well as Good Samaritan Hospital and Grandview Medical Center in Dayton serve Ludlow Falls’ residents. Dayton Children’s Hospital is the closest pediatric hospital.

The village of Ludlow Falls is located in Miami County and has a population of 200.

The Ludlow Falls are part of Ludlow Creek and are located under the SR 48 bridge. The town has a park on the north side of the the creek along Covington Avenue where you can walk to the edge of the falls. There are nearby falls in West Milton and Greenville.

Troy Towne Center in Troy and the Miami Valley Centre Mall in Piqua offer shopping opportunities. Residents can also drive to Dayton for more shopping opportunities.

Homes and acreage in a variety of prices and styles are found in Ludlow Falls.

Ludlow Falls

Ludlow Falls is located off State Routes 48 and 55.The closest interstate is I-75. Dayton International Airport services the area.

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.

Miami Valley Hospital North in nearby Englewood provides accessible health care services. Dettmer Hospital, Stouder Memorial Hospital, and Upper Valley Medical Center are nearby in Troy.

Supporting the rich history of the area, residents find the Union Township Museum contains historical, and genealogical information for West Milton and the surrounding area - especially Quaker history. That role in the town's development is celebrated every year in October with the Quaker Heritage Festival. There are traditional craft demonstrations and a parade. A mountain man encampment brings back the sights and smells of days gone by. West Milton's Lookout Park, with its grass-covered hillside, is the perfect place to spend some time. West Milton has two municipal parks; the athletic facilities are located at the Lowry Complex on the west site of town. The Brukner Nature Center is only minutes away, and parks and nature areas operated by the county are also close by. Stillwater Ridge public golf course is an 18-hole range for golf enthusiasts.

Local merchants supply residents with everyday needs, with several restaurants, a bowling alley and other services nearby.

4200 residents call this small community 14 miles northwest of Dayton in Miami County home, and are proud of its small town atmosphere. The rolling hills, Stillwater River, and rich farmland of the West Milton area were big attractions for early settlers and residents today. Early residents were especially fond of the Cascades local water fall. Outdoor recreation remains one of the primary reasons new residents chose this lovely area. Housing is typical of many older towns, with some new construction available.

West Milton

West Milton is at the intersection of St. Rt. 571 and St. Rt. 48 and eight minutes away from I-70 and I-75.

Miami County has over 15 parks. Nearby Troy has 10 neighborhood parks. The Miami Shores Golf Course is located in Troy. The annual Miami County Fair is also located in Troy.

Residents head to Troy for shopping where there are many local businesses and shops.

The village was the home to writer and poet Thomas Harbaugh, a popular writer in the 1800s. A former Casstown school located in the village is now privately owned.

Casstown

Casstown is located off of Routes 55 and 589. The closest interstate highway is I-75. The Dayton International Airport located in Dayton, Ohio is nearest airport.