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.

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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.

Several hospitals are within easy access of Germantown. Hospitals include Miami Valley Hospital, Children's Medical Center and Sycamore Hospital.

Outdoor activities keep residents busy in numerous city parks including Veteran's Memorial Park, which has a community swimming pool, Kercher Community Park, with four baseball/softball fields, soccer fields and tennis courts, Hillcrest Park and Germantown Reserve & Nature Center. Athletic programs for children include Junior Spartan football and Valley View youth baseball and soccer. The Jamaica Run Golf Club, an 18 hole public golf course, is located in Germantown.

Shopping malls within a short drive from the area include Dayton Mall, the Mall at Fairfield Commons and Towne Mall. Local merchants provide general merchandise and services conveniently located for residents.

German-speaking families from Pennsylvania settled Germantown in August 1804. Although there are five Germantowns in the United States, Germantown, Ohio is thought to be the first such named city. The German language was the major language spoken in Germantown until the early 1900s. Much of Germantown's downtown has been declared a National Historic Site and National Historical Preservation District. Housing ranges from stately older homes, well-landscaped and preserved, to newer developments that have been designed to harmonize with the historic ambiance of the town. This is a town where leisurely living has flourished.

Germantown

Germantown is located on St. Rts. 4 and 725. It is within ten miles of I-75 and 20 miles of I-70. The Dayton International Airport is approximately 25 miles away in Vandalia.

There are several hospitals are within easy access of Farmersville:  Miami Valley Hospital, Children's Medical Center and Sycamore Hospital in downtown Dayton. Middletown Regional is also nearby.

Farmersville's aptly chosen name reflects the rural character the town has to offer.

Embracing the rural atmosphere, hiking, biking, and horseback riding are popular pastimes. Sports, culture and other pursuits are available in either Middletown or downtown Dayton.

Downtown merchants along Center Street provide a business cluster offering basic services to meet residents' needs.

Ten minutes southwest of Dayton in Montgomery County, residents of this rural farming community originally shared the local farms with the Shawnee Indians. 2000 residents live in a variety of properties ranging from small homes to newer frame construction along Center Street in the downtown central district.

Farmersville

St. Rt. 4 and 725 offer access into Farmersville, but Germantown Pike is the primary route residents take into town.

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.