Loveland in Clermont County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Little Miami Railroad
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 24, 2018
1. The Little Miami Railroad Marker
The Little Miami Railroad was chartered on March 11, 1836,
to build a track from Cincinnati to Xenia. In 1844, its rails
were laid through the Butterworth farm. The Little Miami
was leased and named the Pennsylvania Railroad Co, in 1869.
From 1880 to 1900, railroad transportation and services
flourished in Loveland. There were 40 passenger trains per
day and 12 scheduled freight trains from Loveland and
Cincinnati. Many of the people employed by the railroads
lived along Railroad Avenue. Commuting to Cincinnati from
Loveland took 37 to 55 minutes. In 1906, monthly tickets
were $7; single fare was 45 cents, and a ten- ride ticket
was $3.25. There were 12 eastern and western mails arriving
daily. Loveland was a truly prosperous railroad town.Erected 1976 by Cinergy.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars.
Location. 39° 16.136′ N, 84° 15.483′ W. Marker is in Loveland, Ohio, in Clermont County. Marker is at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Harrison Avenue
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 24, 2018
2. The Little Miami Railroad Marker
full view of marker
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 25th Anniversary (within shouting distance of this marker); Public Water Works (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); White Pillars (approx. 1.3 miles away); Butterworth Station / Butterworth Family Contributions (approx. 2.4 miles away); Jeremiah Morrow's Barn (approx. 2.6 miles away); a different marker also named Little Miami Railroad (approx. 4 miles away); Miamiville (approx. 4.4 miles away); a different marker also named Miamiville (approx. 4.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Loveland.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 24, 2018
3. The Little Miami Railroad Marker
marker as seen from street corner. Fire and Police Memorial is in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2018, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 306 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 28, 2018, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
