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.

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Many of the downtown Dayton hospitals provide outpatient services at clinics near Eaton.

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.

Good Samaritan Hospital is within ten miles of Brookville.

History buffs will enjoy the historic downtown areas including the community museum located in the Victorian Samuel Spitler House. It's an active community with the Community Theatre, Brookville branch library and outdoor activities at the four area parks. Sycamore State Park borders the city offering access to over 2500 acres of hunting, fishing, hiking, camping and relaxation. The Wolf Creek Bike Trail passes through town, offering a 13-mile scenic ride through the rolling countryside.

Local merchants provide general merchandise and services conveniently located for residents.

More than 6000 people call the roughly three square miles of Brookville home. At one time, Brookville was primarily a farming community, and still retains much pride in its homegrown roots, but easier transportation has opened its doors to diversity, and growth is now evident.

Brookville

Brookville is about 20 minutes northwest of downtown Dayton, and 10 minutes from the Dayton International Airport, on state route 56 just south of I-70.

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.

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.