Middletown, Butler County, Ohio, USA
Municipality
Location overview
Middletown is a city in southwestern Ohio between Cincinnati and Dayton, extending across Butler and Warren counties. Its development is closely associated with the Great Miami River, the Miami and Erie Canal and the growth of paper and steel industries. Downtown includes the Central Avenue and Main Street Commercial historic districts, while South Main Street and Oakland preserve other parts of the city’s built heritage. Nature areas, parks and the Great Miami Riverway connect the urban landscape with opportunities for outdoor recreation. Community events include the Ohio Challenge hot-air-balloon festival and the seasonal Light Up Middletown display.