Loveland in Clermont County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Little Miami Railroad
Clermont County Bicentennial Marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, November 4, 2016
1. Little Miami Railroad Marker
Chartered in 1836, the Little Miami Railroad reached
Milford in 1841 and Loveland in 1844. It was the first
railroad in Clermont County. John Kugler supplied
the ties for much of the 6.15 miles of track in Clermont
County. In 1860 President-elect Abraham Lincoln rode
the train on his way to his inauguration. The railroad
played a significant role in the Civil War by carrying
troops and supplies to nearby Camp Dennison. On July 14,
1863 General John Morgan and his raiders derailed a
train near Miamiville. The fireman was killed and 150
Union recruits captured. The railroad became a part of
the Pennsylvania Railroad system in 1870. Trains
ceased operation in 1962. The Ohio Department of
Natural Resources purchased the right-of-way in 1970
and from 1983 to 1999 developed a multi-purpose paved
trail from Milford to Xenia.Erected 2003 by Clermont County BiCentennial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil.
Location. 39° 13.598′ N, 84°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Charlie Henry Rich (approx. one mile away); Dead Man's Hand (approx. one mile away); Miamiville (approx. 1.2 miles away); a different marker also named Miamiville (approx. 1.2 miles away); Waldschmidt Cemetery (approx. 2½ miles away); Camp Dennison Civil War Museum (approx. 2.7 miles away); Richard Michael Weaver (approx. 2.7 miles away); Camp Dennison (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Loveland.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, November 4, 2016
2. Little Miami Railroad Marker
Full view of the marker, beside the trail
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, November 4, 2016
3. Little Miami Railroad Marker
From across Beech Road
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, November 8, 2016
4. Little Miami Railroad Marker
Beautiful 4-4-0 woodburner, with name on the tender
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, November 8, 2016
5. Little Miami Railroad Marker
Old woodcut of the Little Miami Railroad, from Ohio Historical Society (public domain)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 632 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 9, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
