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Loveland

Located less than 20 miles from downtown Cincinnati, the city of Loveland is found just a mile or two from the 275 loop. Located on the banks of the Little Miami River, the Loveland spans across three Ohio counties – Hamilton, Clermont, and Warren.

Like so many Ohio towns, Loveland started and grew around the transportation provided by both the railroad and the Little Miami River.

The town was first settled in 1795 by Colonel Thomas Paxton. It would take more than 50 years before Paxton’s son-in-law, William Ramsey, would buy the 189 acres of land that would eventually become Loveland.

Named after James Loveland who operated a store and post office near the railroad tracks downtown, the settlement of Loveland was primarily on the Clermont County side of the Little Miami River. The river divided the town and it was tough to cross the river without traveling. It wasn’t until they built a wooden bridge over the Little Miami (1870’s) that the town expanded into “west Loveland”.

Over the years, this city has thrived and become known for its outdoor recreation, its bike trail, a vibrant downtown, beautiful parks, and more.