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Great Miami River District Overview

Great Miami River District Overview.

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Great Miami River District Overview

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  1. Great Miami River District Overview The Great Miami River is a powerful, unifying force flowing through the center of our cities. It provides abundant opportunities for boating and fishing. Soon, the Great Miami’s riverbank recreation trail will increase from 59 to 76 miles. The addition of just another 22 miles will create an uninterrupted connection from Sidney to Fairfield, truly tying the region together!   The trail is an outstanding amenity for families and outdoor enthusiasts offering alternative gateways into our cities and close-up views of farming and natural areas along the river. In every riverfront community, people enjoy views of the Great Miami River while participating in a full schedule of festivals, concerts, and sporting events. This resource summarizes some of these aspects of the Great Miami River District. Be inspired by the opportunity to enhance and employ the river as a community asset.

  2. Great Miami River Summit Purposes • For riverfront cities to share their plans for riverfront development plans and to explore opportunities to leverage individual projects into a collective power. 2. For riverfront cities and their neighboring agricultural communities to discuss and explore their shared interests in successful cities and farmland preservation. 3. For Great Miami River stakeholders to begin to develop a shared vision of the river as an economic driver, unifying force, and competitive advantage for the region.

  3. Miami County 2000 Population: 98,868 History: The county gets its name from an indigenous tribe who resided in the area. The word “Miami” means “mother” in the Ottawa language. Staunton Village was the first European settlement, and population growth radiated from there. Troy, just a mile to the west, was mapped as the county seat in about 1807. Community Assets: Two restored covered bridges, remnants of the Miami-Erie Canal, Miami County Park District with 1900 acres of preserved natural area, Brukner Nature Center Commerce: Faurecia, F-Tech, Goodrich 2002 Agricultural Receipts: $39,809,000 Sources:http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/39/39109.html http://www.tdn-net.com/genealogy/stories/h-h-howe.htm http://www.miamicountyparks.com/index.htm http://www.nass.usda.gov/Census/Pull_Data_Census_Sort Eldean Bridge, 1860

  4. Piqua 2000 Population: 20,738 Sources: http://maps.live.com http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/index.html

  5. Piqua Fort Piqua Hotel, 1890-91 History:Piqua has a rich Native American history; its name, earthworks and history are evidence. The 1780 Battle of Piqua was a decisive battle of the Revolutionary War in which George Rogers Clark led a force against the British and their American Indian allies. The outcome of the battle ensured that the Great Lakes would be the northern boundary of our country, rather than the Ohio River. Col. John Johnston successfully maintained order and good relations with the tribes in the early 1800s. Community Assets:Piqua Historical Area (Johnston Farm), 1891 Fort Piqua Hotel (undergoing a $13 million restoration), Great Miami River Recreation Trail with historic interpretation signs, Lock Nine Park Commerce: Evenflo, Jackson Tube Service, Crane Pumps & Systems, Hartzell Propeller, Industry Products, Piqua Technologies Sources : http://publications.ohiohistory.org http://www.growpiquanow.org/toptenpiqua.htm http://www.mainstreetpiqua.com http://www.piquaoh.org Restored Miami-Erie Canal at Johnston Farm Historical Area

  6. TroyCounty Seat of Miami County 2000 Population: 21,999 Sources: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/39/39149.html http://maps.live.com

  7. TroyCounty Seat of Miami County Public Square History: Troy was first laid out in 1807 on lush forest land along the Great Miami River, just a mile from the original population center of Miami County, the village of Staunton. Community Assets: Strawberry Festival, Great Miami River Recreation Trail, Hobart Arena, Troy-Hayner Cultural Center, Miami County Fairgrounds, Miami County Courthouse, Treasure Island Commerce: Upper Valley Medical Center, ITW/Hobart Corporation, Goodrich, F&P America, American Honda Motor Co., ConAgra Foods, Inc., RT Industries, Motoman, Inc., a vibrant downtown retail and entertainment district Sources: http://www.tdn-net.com/genealogy/stories/h-h-howe.htm http://www.miamicountyoh.org/A55969/mcbus.nsf/Troyallten?OpenPage Miami County Courthouse, 1888

  8. Tipp City 2000 Population: 9,300 Sources: http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2007/snapshots/PL3976876.html http://maps.live.com

  9. Tipp City History: Tippecanoe City was founded in 1840 along the developing Miami and Erie Canal. Its name derives from presidential candidate William Henry Harrison’s nickname, “Tippecanoe.” The early city was a popular stopping-off point for the canal boatmen with its large number of bars and a “red light district.” Community Assets: Tipp Roller Mill and Theatre, Tippecanoe National Register Historic District, Miami-Erie Canal remnants, Great Miami River Recreation Trail Commerce: Meijer Distribution, AO Smith Corp., Dolly Inc., Wren Industries, downtown antique shops and restaurants Sources: http://www.tdn-net.com/genealogy/stories/h-h-howe.htm http://visittippcity.org Tipp Roller Mill, 1839

  10. Montgomery County 2000 Population: 559,062 History: During the early 1900s, several great innovators developed tools to advance society: the Wright Brothers, Charles Kettering, and Arthur Morgan among them. Community Assets: National Museum of the US Air Force, Five Rivers MetroParks, Great Miami River Recreation Trail, Sycamore State Park, Aullwood Audubon Center Commerce: US Federal Government, Behr Dayton Thermal Products, Reed Elsevier/Lexis Nexis, Dayton Power & Light, Kettering Medical Center 2002 Agricultural Receipts: $32,940,000 National Museum of the US Air Force Sources:http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/39/39113.html Taylorsville Dam and MetroPark

  11. Dayton 2000 Population: 166,179 Sources: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/39/3921000.html http://maps.live.com

  12. Dayton RiverScape Dayton History: General Arthur St. Clair, Governor of the Northwest Territory; General Jonathan Dayton; General James Wilkinson; and Colonel Israel Ludlow purchased the land that is now Dayton. A town site was then laid out by a surveying team led by Daniel C. Cooper. The first group of settlers -- the Thompsons, Newcoms, Van Cleves, Hamers, and a few others – made their way up the Miami River from Cincinnati, landing at the foot of what is now St. Clair Street on April 1, 1796. Community Assets: Sunwatch Village, National Aviation Heritage Sites, Paul Lawrence Dunbar House, Dayton Art Institute, Schuster Center, Victoria Theater, Oregon District, Fifth Third Field, RiverScape MetroPark, the University of Dayton Commerce: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Delphi, NCR, Standard Register, Reynolds & Reynolds Sources: http://www.cityofdayton.org http://www.daytonregion.com Wright Brothers Cycle Shop

  13. West Carrollton 2000 Population: 13,818 Sources: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/39/3921000.html http://maps.live.com

  14. West Carrollton History: Carrollton was platted along the Miami and Erie Canal in 1830 and merged with the Village of Alexandersville, another canal town slightly north, in 1943. Community Assets: Great Miami River Recreation Trail, El Meson Commerce: United Parcel Service, Dayton Progress, Appleton Paper El Meson Restaurant Sources: http://www.cityofdayton.org http://www.daytonregion.com

  15. Miamisburg 2000 Population: 19,489 Sources: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/39/3921000.html http://maps.live.com

  16. Hamburger Wagon Miamisburg History: The town of Miamisburg was laid out in 1818 on the east bank of the Great Miami River, some distance east of the population center of “Hole’s Station.” The Gebhart Tavern at the river’s edge was a popular stopping point for riverboat captains poling their way up and down the river. Community Assets: Great Miami River Recreation Trail, the Hamburger Wagon, Market Square, the Baum Opera House, Gebhart Tavern, Miamisburg Mound, vibrant downtown shopping and entertainment district Commerce: Kettering Health Network, Avery DennisonO’Neil & Associates Sources: http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Montgomery/MontgomeryTpMiami.htm http://www.daytonregion.com Market Square

  17. Warren County 2000 Population: 158,383 History: Initial settlement of the area occurred in 1795-1796. Founded in 1803, Warren County was named for Dr. Joseph Warren – the Revolutionary War hero who sent Paul Revere on his famous ride. Community Assets: Kings Island, Fort Ancient, Caesar’s Creek State Park, Little Miami Scenic Trail, Great Miami River Recreation Trail Commerce: Aisin Seiki/Advics Co, Procter & Gamble, Anthem, Middletown Regional Hospital, Cintas, HJ Heinz 2002 Agricultural Receipts: $29,619,000 Sources:http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/39/39165.html http://www.odod.state.oh.us/research/files/S0/Warren.pdf Celebration at Fort Ancient

  18. Franklin 2000 Population: 11,396 Sources:http://maps.live.com http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin,_Ohio

  19. Franklin History: Franklin, founded in 1796 by General William C. Schenck and named for Benjamin Franklin Franklin hugs the Great Miami River, which contributed to its history of paper manufacturing. Community Assets: The Old Log Post Office, Several large trompe l’oeil murals by local artist Eric Henn, Great Miami River Recreation Trail Commerce: Cox Ohio Publishing, Cincinnati Gas & Electric, Kabi Pharmacia Hepar Inc. Eric Henn murals Sources: http://www.franklinohio.org/http://www.erichennmurals.com/ The Old Log Post Office, oldest standing post office in Ohio

  20. Butler County 2000 Population: 332,807 History: The land that is now Butler County was originally part of The Symmes, or Miami, Purchase made in 1794 by Judge John Cleves Symmes. Community Assets: Metroparks of Butler County, Hueston Woods State Park, Voice of America Park, Miami University Commerce: AK Steel, Cincinnati Insurance Co., Ft. Hamilton Memorial Hospital, Dell, Cornerstone/Frontgate 2002 Agricultural Receipts: $35,253,000 Sources:http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/39/39113.html http://www.butlercounty.biz/Quality_of_Life.htm Miami University

  21. Middletown 2000 Population: 51,605 Sources:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middletown,_Ohio http://maps.live.com

  22. Middletown History: Founded in 1791, Middletown was perhaps named for Middletown, New Jersey. It boasted the Miami-Erie Canal in the early 1800s. Railroad transportation’s peak came in the early 1900's. In 1905 the city was being served by five different railroads which ran 52 passenger trains through it daily, with direct service to many of the nation's major cities. Community Assets: Great Miami River Recreation Trail, Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon Festival, Middfest Commerce: Atrium Medical Center, AK Steel, Hamilton Stands Sources:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middletown,_Ohio http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon Festival

  23. HamiltonCounty Seat of Butler County 2000 Population: 60,763 Sources:http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/39/3933012.html http://maps.live.com

  24. HamiltonCounty Seat of Butler County History: A fort was established in 1791 on the east bank of the Great Miami River, named Fort Hamilton after General Alexander Hamilton, who was then Secretary of the Treasury. Community Assets: Great Miami River Recreation Trail, Fitton Center for Creative Arts, Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park, Miami University-Hamilton Campus Commerce: Fort Hamilton Hospital, Smart Papers,Valeo Climate Control Sources:http://www.hamilton-city.org/EnjoyHamilton/recreation.html http://www.duricy.com/~highlandpark/ Soldiers, Sailors, and Pioneers Monument

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