Carlisle: Room to grow

Carlisle began as a settlement in 1795. Many of the settlers were from New Jersey, thus this area eventually became known as the "Jersey Settlement". In the 1850's, with farmers selling out to the railroads, George B. Carlisle, a railroad man, bought and platted off a large acreage of land in the part that is now the "old" section of town.

Carlisle's population rose to an estimated 5,688 in July of 2005. In 2000, the median household income reached $45,446 per year and the median house value was $109,100. The cost of living in Carlisle is well below the national average and the local schools provide a solid foundation for the community's young people.

Beyond all this is the feeling of open spaces in Carlisle. There is no city congestion here, despite the fact that downtown Dayton is only about a quick 19 miles away, offering employment, shopping, higher education and entertainment.