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Many of the downtown Dayton hospitals provide out patient services at clinics near Eaton. The closest hospitals are in downtown Dayton 30 minutes away, or northern Cincinnati 25 minutes away.

Hueston Woods State Park a few minutes away offers miles of scenic hiking trails, fishing and boating.12 golf courses are in the vicinity for those who like to tee off.

Two shopping malls on Eaton's north side, March Mall and Junction Valley Mall, provide shopping opportunities. West Alexandria merchants serve local needs.

The area focuses on its agricultural roots. This is country life at its most traditional, with single family homes and farm houses lovingly maintained.

West Alexandria

The village of West Alexandria sits at the intersection of Rt. 35 and St. Rt. 503.

Preble County Health Center (in association with the Grandview Medical Center) is located in the center of the county. McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital is located in Oxford. It is a 30-minute drive to Dayton, Ohio region and its area hospitals.

The village of Camden is located in Preble County. There is a population of 2,000 residents.

The village hosts an annual Black Walnut Festival in the fall. Woodland Trail Wildlife Area offers hunting opportunities. Hueston Woods State Park features Acton Lake for boating and fishing along with camping, trails and a golf course.

Mainstreet Camden has a few small local shops. Nearby Oxford (home to Miami University) has many small shops and restaurants. Nearby Richmond (Indiana) and Dayton (Ohio) would be closest for more shopping opportunities.

The small village is surrounded by rural farmland. Preble County ranks in the top ten in hog and corn production for Ohio. Homes on acreage and farms are found throughout this quiet, rural area.

Camden

Camden is located along route 725. U.S. route 127 and route 37 are nearby.  I-70 is the closest interstate highway.

Preble County has access to 21 area major hospitals and healthcare providers within a 20-minute drive. The Preble County Health Center (part of the Kettering Health Network) is located in Eaton.

Gratis Township is located in Preble County with 4,500 residents.

Hueston Woods State Park is located on Acton Lake off State Route 732 in the southwest corner of Preble County, with hiking, boating, golfing, fishing and camping. Nearby Camden has an annual Black Walnut Festival. Preble County hosts the Preble County Pork Festival and Preble County Fair. The Preble County Art Association in Easton is known for is fine arts and crafts.

There are a few local shops and restaurants in Camden for every day needs. One can drive to Oxford or Miamisburg for more shopping and restaurant opportunities.

This rural area is primarily farmland with a focus in hog and corn production.  Homes range from older farm houses to newly built homes with acreage.

Gratis Township

Gratis Township is located on 725, 503 and 122.  The closest interstates are I-70 and I-75. The closest state routes are 127 and 35.

Preble County has access to 21 area major hospitals and healthcare providers within a 20-minute drive. The Preble County Health Center (part of the Kettering Health Network) is located in Eaton. Dayton Children’s Hospital is located to the south.

The village of Lewisburg is located in Preble County and was founded in 1818 and named after Lewisburg, Virginia.  This village includes two prior villages – the original Lewisburg and Ephemia – which merged in 1916. The popular is 1,800 residents.

The community offers many yearly events including Christmas Lights in the Park, Movies at the Park, chili cook offs, Lewis burg Garden Walk, Steak and Pork Chop Fry and Auction as well as an October Festival and Christmas Tour of Homes.

There are quite a few shops and restaurants in town and many more choices with 6-14 miles. Trotwood Main Shopping Center is 13 miles away.

From old to new homes, there are many styles and prices of homes available in Lewisburg, including many with acreage.

Lewisburg

Lewisburg Township is located near route 503 and 40.  The closest interstates are I-70 and I-75. The closest state routes are 127 and 35.

Just south of Eaton is Hueston Woods State Park which offers miles of scenic hiking trails, fishing and boating on 625 acre Acton Lake, an 18 hole golf course, naturalist programs, a nature center with a display of live animals and much more. 12 golf courses are in the vicinity for those who like to tee off, and other community sports are plentiful for both children and adults. The Eaton Fine Arts Center provides classes in fine arts and crafts and hosts art exhibitions throughout the year. The Eaton Community Arts Council is active in promoting performing arts such as drama, theatre, musicals, plays and films. The museum at the Preble County Historical Society's Farm Center is a constantly growing collection of antiques, memorabilia and artifacts from the area's past for those who like to explore.

Two shopping malls on Eaton's north side, March Mall and Junction Valley Mall fill residents' needs with anchor and specialty stores. Local merchants, especially downtown, offer choices from arts and crafts to hardware, clothing, photography, furniture and much more. Restaurants and theatres are nearby. Just minutes outside of town, the area around Fairhaven is attracting antique buffs to the many local shops. Individual shops and fast food restaurants line U.S. 127.

Straddling the best of both rural and small town city life, Eaton is in Preble County, about 30 minutes west of downtown Dayton near the Indiana border. Perhaps best known for its agricultural presence, Eaton was settled by farmers who used the powerful water sources nearby to build gristmills. Agriculture remains an important factor in the economy still today, but Eaton has begun to expand into a thriving business community. From a lake development community to new housing construction, the wide variety of housing ranging from magnificent older homes to modest starter homes fit all tastes and budgets.

Eaton

Eaton is located along U.S.127 and 35, east of the Indiana border.