History and so much more!
The Centerville and Washington Township area were first settled three Revolutionary War veterans in 1796. Benjamin Robbins named the community "Centreville" after his hometown, Centreville, New Jersey, and because it was located between two rivers. The U. S. Post Office changed the spelling to Centerville by 1900. Centerville has the largest collection of early stone houses in the state of Ohio. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

 

Waynesville

Samuel Heighway and some other ritzy English frontiersmen settled Waynesville March 8, 1797. Over 10 tons of implements and supplies were bought at Baltimore and brought to Philadelphia. These were stowed aboard a 12 by 36 foot "Kentucky Ark" flatboat and moved on the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers to the Ohio, for use by the settlement party.

Today, Waynesville remains a small town with estimated population in July 2005 of only 2,980. The most common type of business in Waynesville is antique shops. Stop in the middle of town and look both ways along the street and you will most likely not see any other kind of store. In 2000, the median household income was $50,202 and the median house value was $127,600.

There is another benefit to living in Waynesville that is not immediately apparent from confines of the town. Waynesville is one of the two villages closest to the outdoor recreational opportunities available at Caesar Creek State Park The lake and surrounding area offers boating, swimming and hunting opportunities as well as fishing for many species incuding the ferocious muskie. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has been stocking the lake with muskies for the past six years and fish over 30 inches have been taken already.

So, whether you prefer a quiet walk through some beautiful antique stores or a reel screaming from a big fish, Waynesville may well be your answer!

 

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.

Quiet living a short drive from two cities

Germantown is a very scenic village community with some very notable landmarks such as the Florentine Hotel (the second oldest hotel in the State of Ohio), the old opera house and many historic private homes. The estimated population of Germantown in July 2005 was 5,157 people. In 2000, the median household income was $47,179 and the median house value was $99,700. By 2003, the 37 new houses that were constructed had an average cost of $153,900.

Germantown is located about 13.2 miles from Dayton and 32.4 miles from Cincinnati. Both cities offer incredible opportunities for employment, education, shopping and recreation. Afterward, you can retreat to this peaceful village and leave the stress of city life behind. And don't miss the annual Oktoberfest! It's WUNDERBAR! You owe it to yourself to find out more about quiet, peaceful Germantown!

Country living, nice new homes and more

Clearcreek Township, Ohio founded in 1811, is located just 16 miles south of Dayton and 35 miles north of Cincinnati on Interstate 75. Clearcreek Township is predominantly an area of small communities, new subdivisions and isolated homes. Most of the homes being built in this area are valued upward from $300,000. The small communities in this area have names evoking local history. Red Lion is named after an inn used for a stagecoach stop. The inn is long gone but the name lingers. Five Points, the most populace area within the township with a population of 2,191 in 2000, is named for the five points created by several roads coming together. On the fringe of Clearcreek Township is Springboro with an estimated population in 2005 of 16,403.

If you like living in the country or a small suburb, Clearcreek Township is the place for you!

Beavercreek is a great place to be!

Beavercreek, Ohio is a suburb of Dayton, Ohio, with an estimated population of 40,000. The area was first settled in the early 1800s. Beavercreek has many nice residential neighborhoods in a spacious, rolling, wooded environment. It is one of the area's fastest growing suburbs. You can choose from exclusive custom-built homes or charming older neighborhoods.

The community of Beavercreek also believes in greenspace. It contains a considerable amount of open, undeveloped property adjoining neighboring unincorporated. There are also opportunities for higher education, shopping and recreation. Wright State University is located in Beavercreek and offers over 100 undergraduate and 50 graduate degrees in a wide variety of disciplines. The Mall at Fairfield Commons has over 130 stores and there are many other stores available in the surrounding area. Beavercreek has 22 parks available for a wide range of recreational activities, and there are numerous sports and concert events available at the Nutter Center on the Wright State main campus.

Best of all, U.S. 35 and I-675 make travel to any other part of the Dayton metropolitan area, Cincinnati or even Columbus very convenient. All these advantages add up to one thing. Beavercreek is a great place to live!

Kettering: History and so much more!

The first settler of the Kettering area was John Patterson, a farmer who built the area's first log cabin in 1798. In November of 1952, voters approved the incorporation of the Village of Kettering, named for its most outstanding citizen, the famous philanthropist and inventor of the automobile self-starter, Charles. F. Kettering.

Today Kettering has an estimated population of just over 55,000, a median house value of $111,000 and an outstanding school system.Kettering has everything you could want in a community; a fine school system, stable and healthy business environment, leisure activities for all ages and terrific volunteers whose community spirit is contagious. Lying just 5 miles south of Dayton, Kettering is far enough from the city for comfort but not out of convenient commuting range.

Major employers of Kettering residents include Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, National Cash Register and General Motors. Kettering is also home to the Fraze Pavilion, a major outdoor entertainment venue that hosts summer concerts. The list of performers for the 2006 season included BB King, Michael Buble`, Bonnie Raitt, Chris Isaak, the Dayton Philharmonic and the hilarious comedy of Howie Mandel

Xenia: Greek for hospitality!.
The residents of Xenia consider themselves fortunate indeed to be part of this wonderful community! Xenia boasts beautiful parks, a network of hiking and biking trails that has been nationally recognized, a superb hospital, and a wide range of housing choices.

Founded the same year Ohio became a state and Greene County was established, Xenia celebrated its bicentennial in 2003. Its history embraces that of the Shawnee Nation, the traditional values of its agricultural heritage and the Underground Railroad. A yearly pow-wow is held at a site just south of Xenia, hosted by the Miami Valley Council for Native Americans.

The city, with its surrounding Xenia Township, is a progressive, diversified, medium-sized area with a population of over 34,000. It is uniquely located at the center of a transportation triangle created by Interstate Highways I-75, I-71 and I-70 that makes a broad range of employment, recreation and cultural sites in southwest Ohio accessible within an hour or less. Dayton is 15 miles west, and Columbus and Cincinnati are both within an hour?s drive.

"The Burg" is a great place to be!.
The small community had been known as "Hole's Station" since about 1797, when Zachariah Hole settled there with his family from Virginia and built a stockade as protection from Indians. On Feb. 20, 1818, four men originally from Pennsylvania offered for sale at public auction 90 lots in a new town by the name of Miamisburg, situated on the left bank of the Miami River. There is still quite a nostalgic feel to Miamisburg. Remaining historical sites include Daniel Gebhart Tavern, Baum Opera House and Indian Mound.

Today, Miamisburg has a population of almost 20,000, with award-winning schools, a wide range of recreational opportunities, and a spirit that grabs with both hands for the future while refusing to jettison its heritage. The city also boasts of nine parks ranging from the Sycamore Trails Aquatic Center and Community Park, which boasts a 12,000 square foot concrete skate park to two outstanding public golf courses. In 2005, the average new house built in Miamisburg was valued at $143,500. You need to look into Miamisburg today!