Community Living in Mount Washington, OH

The community of Mt. Washington, Ohio was first settled by Baptist minister John Corbly and farmer Stephen Sutton and has existed since 1790. Today, it’s a neighborhood with diverse housing options—affordable older and newer homes—predominantly Cape Cods, ranches and two-story traditionals. It’s a clean, safe and attractive neighborhood with good schools, churches, shops, a library and a Kroger store. The Water Tower is a neighborhood landmark. Recreational activities include horseback riding and golf. Residents point to the walkways, playgrounds, benches, bike racks at the 125-acre Stanbery Park. Its new $5.5 million, 30,000-square-foot recreation center has two full-size gyms, a walking track and multi-purpose rooms. Mercy Hospital- Anderson is only minutes away. The Athenaeum of Ohio/Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, Guardian Angels School and McNicholas High School are located here. A new Sands Montessori, PreK–6, is being built by Cincinnati Public Schools to be completed fall 2009. Mt. Washington has a comprehensive plan as its guide to development for the next several years; it has been approved by its community council and the City of Cincinnati.