Hillcrest, Ohio facts for kids
Hillcrest is a small, unincorporated community located in central Warren County, Ohio, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's not an official city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county and townships around it.
Hillcrest is found along U.S. Route 42. It's about 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of Mason and 3 miles (4.8 km) northeast of Lebanon. These are two larger towns nearby.
Where is Hillcrest Located?
Hillcrest sits right on the border between two areas called Turtlecreek Township and Union Township. This means parts of the community are in one township, and other parts are in the other.
Transportation and History
A former railway line, once known as the Cincinnati, Lebanon and Northern Railway, runs just east of Hillcrest. This railway used to have a stop right here, which was called "Turtlecreek." Imagine trains stopping there long ago!
Community Life
Even though Hillcrest isn't a city, it's still part of a larger community. Children living in Hillcrest attend schools in the Lebanon City School District. The community also uses the Lebanon telephone exchange and receives mail through the Lebanon post office. This helps connect Hillcrest residents to the services of the nearby city of Lebanon.
