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Miamisburg, OH

Miamisburg is a city in southern Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. The population was 19,923 at the 2020 census. A suburb of Dayton, it is part of the Dayton metropolitan area. Named after the Miami people, Miamisburg is known for its industrial history, particularly its nuclear operations during World War II, and retail factors such as the Dayton Mall and surrounding commercial business area.

Miamisburg is at 39°38′19″N 84°16′31″W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.37 square miles (32.04 km²), of which 12.18 square miles (31.55 km²) is land and 0.19 square miles (0.49 km²) is water.

European-Americans started calling their first community "Hole's Station" circa 1797 when Zechariah Hole settled there with his family from Virginia and built a stockade on the west bank of the Miami River opposite the mouth of Bear Creek. The stockade attracted squatters, surveying parties, and other settlers who had taken grants to live in the local cabins until they could build their own; hence the little community became known as "Hole's Station". Settlers came west primarily from Pennsylvania. Miamisburg was incorporated in 1832 as a village; it achieved city status in the 1920s.

By 1827, the Miami and Erie Canal was under construction through the community, which improved the transportation of people and goods through the region. The formal opening took place in January 1829, when Governor Brown was the first packet boat to go through the settlement. Also that year the first boats from Cincinnati had arrived and passed through Miamisburg to get to Dayton. By 1834 the canal had been extended to Piqua, and many businesses along the river grew. The 1840s and the 1850s were brought the best of times to the canals.

George Kinder, a resident, shipped bags of food to Ireland during its Great Famine; these also contained his address, with ads saying that he was hiring immigrant workers. Some Irish immigrants did come to Miamisburg and surrounding cities in search of work.

Miamisburg was the site of one of the first post-war U.S. Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) facilities, beginning in 1947. The Dayton area had supported numerous secret operations for the War Department during World War II. As the war ended, the majority of these operations were moved to the Miamisburg Mound Laboratory, which was operated by the Monsanto Chemical Company. The Mound Labs were to monitor all aspects of the US nuclear defense stockpile.

Miamisburg places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, with several facilities and initiatives dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle. The Kettering Health Miamisburg, located in Miamisburg, provides advanced medical care and services to patients in the region. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Miamisburg Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Renegade Warehouse, American Health & Fitness, and Workout Anytime. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Miamisburg, such as the Cox Arboretum Yellow Trail and Possum Creek Orange Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Miamisburg, OH are Miamisburg Mound,  Wright "B" Flyer Inc., and Cox Arboretum.

Population: 19,780 (2022). ZIP Codes: 04038. Area code: 575. Demonym: Gorhamite. Elevation: 207 ft (63 m).

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What is Miamisburg, OH famous for?

Miamisburg is the location of a prehistoric Indian burial mound (tumulus), believed to have been built by the Adena culture, about 1000 to 200 BCE. Once serving as an ancient burial site, the mound has become perhaps the most recognizable historic landmark in Miamisburg. It is one of the largest conical burial mounds in the Eastern United States.

What is the closest airport to Miamisburg, OH?

The nearest airport to Miamisburg is Dayton (DAY) Airport which is 18.1 miles away. Other nearby airports include Covington (CVG) (45.5 miles), Columbus (CMH) (78.8 miles), and Indianapolis (IND) (107.7 miles). These airports offer convenient access to domestic and international destinations, providing travelers with a range of choices when planning their journeys to and from the Miamisburg area.

What are the demographics of Miamisburg, OH?

Miamisburg, OH is home to a population of 19.9k people, of which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.63% of Miamisburg, OH residents were born outside of the country (522 people). In 2022, there were 32.8 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (18.2k people) in Miamisburg, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 554 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 534 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

Wikipedia 

City of Miamisburg

Kettering Health Miamisburg

Miamisburg Parks and Recreation Department

Renegade Warehouse

American Health & Fitness 

Workout Anytime

Cox Arboretum Yellow Trail 

Possum Creek Orange Trail

Miamisburg Mound

Wright "B" Flyer Inc.

Cox Arboretum

Rome2Rio

DataUSA

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