Overview
Founded in December 1800, Clermont County is the seventh-oldest county of Ohio's 88 counties. Its name means "clear mountain" despite there being no mountains within the county. The county is a mix of urban sprawl and rural farmlands.
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Best things about Clermont County
Clermont County Fair
Clermont County's annual fair is always held on one of the last weeks in July. Games, rides, booths, animals and politicians are all a part of the festivities.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 23°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Cincinnati)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- LUK Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field, Cincinnati — 15 mi away. Directions
- CVG Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport, Cincinnati / Covington — 29 mi away (major hub). Directions
Interstate 275 provides the quickest access to Clermont County from Northern Kentucky and Hamilton County.
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Sample 3-day trip
- Day 1: Milford-Miami Township — Promont House Museum, Miami Meadows Park, Cincinnati Nature Centure.
- Day 2: Southern Clermont County — Ulysses S. Grant's Birthplace, Utopia Ohio ruins, Cardboard Boat Museum.
- Day 3: Union Township — Jungle Jim's Eastgate, Cincinnati Nature Center.
Built from the best-covered destinations in this region; open each for its own day plan.
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Places in Clermont County
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’s 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.
Cities
- Loveland - lies in Hamilton County, Warren County, and Clermont County.
- Milford and Miami Township
- Union Township
- Batavia
- Amelia and Pierce Township
Other destinations
- Northeastern Clermont County - includes Goshen, Stonelick, Wayne, Jackson, and Williamsburg Townships, as well as the villages of Owensville, Newtonville, and Williamsburg.
- Southern Clermont County - includes Ohio, Monroe, Tate, Washington, and Franklin Townships, as well as the villages of New Richmond, Bethel, Moscow, Neville, Chilo, and Felicity
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 Ohio towns and cities. State Route 32 connects West Virginia with Cincinnati and runs through the mid-section of Clermont County.
See
Do
- East Fork State Park, Bethel township
Events
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.
Stay safe
The biggest danger in the rural areas include the possible meth labs, which are continuously 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.
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Nearby
Loveland
City / town · 32 listings · 13 mi away
Montgomery
City / town · 7 listings · 14 mi away
Maineville
City / town · 2 listings · 15 mi away
Blue Ash
City / town · 30 listings · 16 mi away
Deerfield Township
City / town · 7 listings · 16 mi away
Morrow
City / town · 8 listings · 17 mi away
Fort Thomas
City / town · 11 listings · 17 mi away
Sharonville
City / town · 18 listings · 18 mi away
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