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Clifton Gorge is a classic example of a canyon cut into dolomite and shale bedrock that dates to the Silurian Period 400 million years ago. Created by meltwater released from the retreating continental glacier some 15,000 years ago, the cool, moist . . . — — Map (db m12475) HM
On Jackson Street, 0.1 miles south of St Rt 343 (Ohio Route 343), on the right when traveling south.
Clifton Gorge
has been designed a
Registered
Natural Landmark
under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
this site possesses exceptional value
in illustrating the natural
history of the United States
U. S. Department . . . — — Map (db m77111) HM
On Ohio Route 343, 0.8 miles east of Swimming Pool Road, on the right when traveling east.
History- To the Shawnee Indians, Clifton Gorge was a refuge in time of trouble. To the pioneers, it was a barrier to travel. The nineteenth century industrialists valued its water power and filled it with mills. Today, as part of Ohio's . . . — — Map (db m214656) HM
On Water Street close to Main Street (Ohio Route 72), on the left when traveling west.
A continuous mill on this site last operating mill in the Little Miami Watershed one of the largest remaining
water powered grist mills — — Map (db m188241) HM
On North Street (Ohio Route 343) at Jackson Street, on the left when traveling east on North Street.
This historic village was a hub for early Ohio industry and travel. The natural geography of the area provided ideal conditions for the establishment of a variety of mills. Col. Robert Patterson, an ancestor of the founder of National Cash Register . . . — — Map (db m12476) HM
On Ohio Route 343 east of Swimming Pool Road, on the right when traveling east.
Woody growth in temperate climates follows a cycle. Spring growth is rapid, forming light-colored wood Summer growth is slower and forms darwood. The resulting bands are called annual rings. Their number indicates the tree's age.
This white . . . — — Map (db m214655) HM
On Ohio Route 343, on the right when traveling east.
During the last half of the nineteenth century, the Nixon-Hagar Papermill operated on this site. Straw gathered from nearby farms was boiled and beaten into pulp, then rolled and drained to form cardboard and brown butcher paper.
A dam . . . — — Map (db m201696) HM
On Main Street (Ohio Route 72) south of Water Street, on the right when traveling north.
Settled in 1800 by General Benjamin Whiteman and Owen Davis. Known as "Whitemans Settlement" until 1817. Incorporated in 1833. General Whiteman was one of the first associate judges in Greene County serving 1803 - 1806. — — Map (db m201698) HM
On Interwood Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Dr. Winthrop Smith Sterling (1859-1943) founded Mu Phi Epsilon International Professional Music Fraternity on November 13, 1903, at the Metropolitan School of Music in Cincinnati, where he served as dean. The Victorian frame house was built by his . . . — — Map (db m24845) HM
On Old Ludlow Avenue, 0.1 miles north of Ludlow Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The Clifton location of Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati was founded in 1848, as a resting place for deceased members of Congregation Ahabath Achim, an Orthodox Jewish congregation that later merged with Shearith Israel, and then with Isaac . . . — — Map (db m187352) HM
On Greendale Avenue, 0.1 miles east of Clifton Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
This property
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Greendale
William Resor House
1843 — — Map (db m187351) HM
On Clifton Avenue at Lafayette Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Clifton Avenue.
1888
James W. McLaughlin, architect
Lloyd House
John Uri Lloyd, 1848-1936
“the wizard of American plant pharmacy and chemistry”
founder of the Lloyd Library
National Register of . . . — — Map (db m187346) HM
On Central Parkway (U.S. 127) at Ludlow Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Central Parkway.
Maj. Gen. Arthur St. Clair
1736 - 1818
The city of Cincinnati was named by General St. Clair
Hamilton County was created by
His proclamation Jan. 4, 1790
First governor of the Northwest Territory Oct. 5, 1787
Major General . . . — — Map (db m43995) HM
On Clifton Avenue north of Woolper Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
A gift from Henry Probasco to the People of Clifton, the fountain was designed by Cincinnati architect Samuel Hannaford, and was inspired by the 16th century fountains in St. Peter's Square, Vatican City. Originally set within Clifton Avenue to . . . — — Map (db m187345) HM
