Founded in December 1800 '''Clermont County''' [http://www.visitclermontohio.com/] is the seventh oldest county of Ohio's 88 counties. It's name means "clear mountain" despite there being no mountains within the county. The county is a mix of urban sprawl and rural farmlands.

Cities

  • '''Batavia'''
  • '''Amelia'''
  • '''Loveland''' - lies in Hamilton County, Warren County, and Clermont County.
  • '''Milford and Miami Township'''
  • '''Union Township'''
  • Villages

  • '''Point Pleasant''' - Birthplace and home of President Ulysses S. Grant.
  • '''Owensville''' - Farming area dotted with a few roadside stands.
  • '''New Richmond'''
  • '''Chilo'''
  • Other destinations

  • '''East Fork State Park''', 25 miles east of Cincinnati and south of SR 32, off of Route 133. 384 electric campsites, 5 full-hookup sites, showers, flush toilets, drinking water, camper's beach, boat ramp, pet camping, 4 spacious Cedar Cabins, 4 camper cabins, horsemen's camp. Backpacker trail, 10 miles of scenic areas, 20-mile round trip. 32-mile perimeter trail circles the park, for hikers, backpackers, and horsemen. Four primitive campsites are these trails. 5-mile mountain bike trail. 2,160 acres of water, unlimited horsepower boating, six launch ramps. Hunting, fishing, picnic areas, tables, grills, drinking water, two picnic shelters, swimming, 1,200-foot beach, change booths, restrooms, vending area, mini-golf course, bike rental, basketball, horseshoe courts, and playgrounds.
  • Understand

    Clermont County was home to Miami, Delaware, Mingo, Ottawa and Cherokee tribes and as European and American settlers came to the Nortwest Territory the county became home to a large immigrant population, most notably German immigrants.

    The county played an important role in the Underground Railroad due to its location in Southwest Ohio on the border with Kentucky. The county had several "stations" and was home to numerous high profile abolitionists including. Charles "Boss" B. Huber helped hide an estimated 300 - 500 fugitive slaves. Huber_fs neighbor, Dr. L.T. Pease took over the role Williamsburg's stationmaster upon Huber's death.

    Clermont County's most famous son is Ulysses S. Grant, born Hiram Ulysses Grant in Point Pleasant, a small village along the Ohio River. Grant became one of America's most important military leaders during The American Civil War. His wartime success led him to become the next American President after Andrew Johnson succeeded to the presidency after Lincoln's assassination.

    Get in

    Interstate 275 provides the quickest access to Clermont County from Northern Kentucky and Hamilton County.

    U.S. Route 50 connects Annapolis, Maryland to Sacramento, California via Clermont County. U.S. Route 52 follows Clermont County's southern border along the Ohio River. U.S. 52 connects Charleston, South Carolina with '''Portal''', North Dakota.

    State Routes 32, 125, and 131 also connect many Ohios towns and cities. State Route 32 connects West Virginia with Cincinnati and runs throught the mid-section of Clermont County.

    Get around

    See

  • '''Loveland Castle''', in Loveland
  • <see name = "Chilo Lock #34 Park and Museum" address = "Located off US Route 52, just a half mile east of State Route 222; Village of Chilo." directions = "" phone = "+1-(513)-876-9013" email= "" fax = "" url = "" hours = ".
  • <see name = "Ulysses S. Grant's Birthplace" address = "1551 State Route 232; Point Pleasant" directions = "" phone = "+1-(513)-553-4911" email= "" fax = "" url = "" hours = ".
  • <see name = "Stonelick State Park" address = "2895 Lake Drive; Pleasant Plain" directions = "" phone = "+1-(513)-734-4323" email= "" fax = "" url = "http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/parks/stonelck.htm" hours = ". Camping, fishing, hunting, picnicking, and even boating with electric motor boats are several of the activities available at this popular park. On Saturday nights the

    Eat

    Amelia

  • Red Lobster. 16 Ohio Pike. -275 at exit #65, Beechmont Road. 1-(513)-752-3167. ttp://www.redlobster.com.

    Batavia

    There are few restaurants within Batavia. The best option for travelers would be to follow U.S. Route 50 to
    Milford or Miami Township where there are plenty of restaurants.

    Chilo

    Chilo Dairy Bar - U.S. 52 near Chilo Locks County Park Offers soft serve ice milk and assorted short-order fare, including breakfast, pizza, burgers, tenderloins, etc. Limited Fall/Winter hours, usually meaning closed Mon-Tues. and open for day-trippers on US 52 towards the latter part of the week. A nice place to stop for a snack to enjoy in the park while watching the Ohio River.

    Owensville

    Owensville is a very quiet community and only has a few restaurants (primarily pizza places and a drive-in), however, small roadside stands that sell fresh vegetables and fruits may be occasionally found along the roads. One well-known roadside stand is '''Hill's Roadside Market''', which has been offering less in the past few years, but is still well-known as being one of the only places to buy farm fresh vegetables and fruits. The best option for travelers would be to follow State Route 131 or State Route 50 to Milford or Miami Township where there are plenty of restaurants.

    Drink

    Within Clermont County the most active nightlife scenes are in Milford or '''Union Township/Eastgate'''. Two particularly well-known bars are '''Rhino's''' in Eastgate and '''Sneaky Pete's''' in Milford.

    Amelia

  • Hoppys Place. 404 State Route 132. 1-(513)-797-9426.
  • Nightlife Bar. 25 East Ohio Pike. 1-(513)-947-1201.

    Batavia

    Riverside Coffee house, South 222 just a two blocks south of village on the right hand side. Outside deck to view the East fork of the little miami river. Light lunch menu with many types of coffees and sweet treats.......

    Felicity

  • Charlies Pub. 16 North Market Street. 1-(513)-876-3409.

    Point Pleasant

  • Pont Inn. 575 US Highway 52. ocated about five miles southeast of New Richmond. 1-(513)-553-3355.

    Sleep

  • Red Roof Inn Cincinnati East. 035 Mt. Carmel Tobasco Road, Cincinnati. 1-(513)-528-2741. 1-(513)-528-2965. ttp://www.redroof.com/. heck in time: 1:00 PM, Check out time: Noon.
  • Motel 6. 960 Nine Mile Road, Cincinnati. -275 at exit #65, Beechmont Rd. 1-(513)-752-2262. 1-(513)-753-3190. ttp://www.motel6.com. heck in time:, Check out time:. Check in age at this hotel is 21.

    Amelia

  • Lucky Valley Motel. 176 Ohio Pike. 1-(513)-752-7222. heck in time: , Check out time:. A very basic motel without a pool or fitness center. The motel has a shop for sports collectors.

    Batavia

  • Amerihost Inn & Suites. 188 Winemiller Lane. ocated at State Route 32 and Bauer Road. 1-(513)-735-4678. 0256@hotel.cendant.com. 1-(513)-735-4679. ttp://www.amerihostinn.com. heck in time: 03:00 PM, Check out time: Noon. 85.50 - $ 123 per night.

    Stay safe

    The biggest danger in the rural areas include the possible meth labs, which are continously discovered in the rural back roads of Southwest Ohio. Milford-Miami Township is the most versified and liberal area of Clermont County. Additionally, Milford-Miami Township is among the safest places in the tri-state area.

    Get out

  • Cincinnati