Loveland, Ohio 2025

Loveland is a city in Hamilton, Clermont, and Warren counties in the U.S. state of Ohio, just north of Cincinnati. Considered part of the Greater Cincinnati area, the population was 12,320 at the 2020 census. [2] Once a year, the city hosts a sculpture show, Art in the Park, which attracts many entries from artists all over the country. There is also a yearly arts and crafts show. [3] [4] Loveland has a Council-Manager form of government. A seven-member city council that is elected for a four-year term by the residents elects the unopposed city manager who is not a resident. Loveland is served by the Loveland City School District. The current superintendent is Dr. Amy Crouse. There are four elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and a career center. [5] Loveland is known for its iconic Loveland castle, Château Laroche. [6][7] It also has the bike trail Little Miami Scenic Trail and the Loveland/Symmes Fire Department. [8]

In 1795, Benjamin Loveland bought 400 acres north of Cincinnati and moved his family to the area, which was then known as "Loveland's Station." In 1836, the area was incorporated as the "Village of Loveland." [9] The village was strategically located at the confluence of the Miami Rivers and was a major stop along the Underground Railroad, helping slaves to reach freedom in the Northern United States and Canada. [10] During this time, in 1874, the village began to grow rapidly after the construction of the Cincinnati & Columbia Railroad, with trains passing through the town daily. With the village growing, a new railroad station was built, and the town's population continued to increase. [11] The village continued to grow and thrive, and in 1971 the village officially became the city of Loveland. [12] Loveland has three sister cities, as designated by Sister Cities International: [13] - Newtownards, Northern Ireland, - Oneur, France - Ea Kly, Cambodia

Loveland has three public school districts: Loveland City Schools, Forest Hills School District, and Kings Local School District. Loveland schools are some of the highest-rated schools in the state of Ohio and feature several world-renowned programs. The school system has two high schools, Loveland High School and Milford High School, rival high schools that compete in sports. Loveland High School was ranked 17th in Ohio and 704th in the nation by US News Best Public High Schools for 2019.