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City
Main Street in Miamisburg
Nickname(s): Hole's Station, The Burg
Motto(s): "Ohio's Star City"
Location in Montgomery County and the state of Ohio.
Country	United States
State	Ohio
County	Montgomery
Founded	1797
Incorporated	1832
Area
• Total	12.44 sq mi (32.23 km²)
• Land	12.26 sq mi (31.75 km²)
• Water	0.18 sq mi (0.48 km²)
Elevation	830 ft (250 m)
Population (2020)
• Total	19,923
• Density	1,625.31/sq mi (627.54/km²)
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes	45342-45343
Area code(s)	937, 326
FIPS code	39-49434
GNIS feature ID	2395109
Website	http://www.ci.miamisburg.oh.us/

Miamisburg (pronounced my-AM-eez-burg) is a city in southern Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. In 2020, about 19,923 people lived there. Miamisburg is a suburb of Dayton and is part of the larger Dayton area. The city was named after the Miami people. It is known for its history in industry and for shopping areas like the Dayton Mall.

History of Miamisburg

Early Settlement and Growth

Around 1797, European-Americans started a community called "Hole's Station." This was when Zechariah Hole and his family moved from Virginia. They built a fort on the west side of the Great Miami River. This fort attracted many early settlers. People came mostly from Pennsylvania. Miamisburg officially became a village in 1832. Later, in the 1920s, it grew big enough to become a city.

In 1827, the Miami and Erie Canal was being built through the community. This canal made it easier to travel and move goods. The canal officially opened in 1829. The first boats from Cincinnati traveled through Miamisburg to Dayton that same year. By 1834, the canal reached Piqua, helping many businesses along the river to grow.

A local resident named George Kinder sent food to Ireland during its Great Famine. He also included his address and ads saying he was hiring workers. Some Irish immigrants came to Miamisburg and nearby cities looking for jobs.

Mound Laboratories and Its Role

Miamisburg was home to an important U.S. government facility called the Mound Laboratory, which opened in 1947. This plant was operated by the Monsanto Chemical Company. Its main job was to monitor and support the country's defense programs.

The Mound Plant was built on a 306-acre site. At its busiest, over 2,000 workers were employed there. They worked on important projects, including making parts for national defense. The plant also made special power generators for space probes.

When the Cold War ended, the plant stopped some of its defense work. By 1993, the U.S. Department of Energy decided to end all production at the Mound. This decision affected 2,100 local employees. By 1996, the main focus at the plant became cleaning up the site. The Mound Development Corporation helped turn the plant into the Mound Advanced Technology Center. Many businesses and government offices, like the Montgomery County Regional Dispatch Center, moved into the redeveloped area.

Local Businesses and Events

Miamisburg is home to the world headquarters of JatroDiesel, a company that makes equipment for biodiesel and produces this sustainable alternative fuel. The headquarters of National City Mortgage Corporation used to be here. Now, it's part of PNC Mortgage. LexisNexis, a large information company, also had its world headquarters in Miamisburg. While their main office moved to New York City, many of their operations are still in Ohio.

In 2018, the city celebrated its 200th birthday by opening a special time vault.

Miamisburg Mound

Miamisburg Mound, a large ancient mound built by the Adena culture.

Miamisburg is famous for a large, ancient Indian burial mound. It is believed to have been built by the Adena culture between 1000 and 200 BCE. This mound was once a burial site and is now a well-known landmark in Miamisburg. It is one of the biggest cone-shaped burial mounds in the Eastern United States.

Geography and Climate

Where is Miamisburg?

Miamisburg is located at 39°38′19″N 84°16′31″W. The city covers a total area of about 12.37 square miles (32.04 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.

Miamisburg's Weather

View of Miamisburg during the 1913 flood.

Linden Avenue in Miamisburg after the 1913 flood.

Miamisburg has a humid-continental climate. This means it has hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters. Because it's in the Midwestern United States, Miamisburg can experience severe weather. This includes tornadoes from spring to fall, as well as floods, blizzards, and strong thunderstorms.

Miamisburg has faced some natural challenges. In 1869, a tornado hit the northwest part of town, damaging buildings and trees. Blizzards also affected the town in 1978, 2004, and 2008. In 1913, the Great Dayton Flood caused significant damage to the city.

Population and People

How Miamisburg Has Grown

Miamisburg's population has changed over the years:

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1840	834	—
1850	1,094	31.2%
1860	1,639	49.8%
1870	1,425	−13.1%
1880	1,936	35.9%
1890	2,952	52.5%
1900	3,941	33.5%
1910	4,271	8.4%
1920	4,383	2.6%
1930	5,518	25.9%
1940	5,544	0.5%
1950	6,329	14.2%
1960	9,803	54.9%
1970	14,797	50.9%
1980	15,327	3.6%
1990	17,834	16.4%
2000	19,489	9.3%
2010	20,181	3.6%
2020	19,923	−1.3%
2021 (est.)	19,790	−1.9%
Sources:

People in Miamisburg (2010 Census)

In 2010, there were 20,181 people living in Miamisburg. Most residents (93.8%) were White. About 3.0% were African American, and 1.0% were Asian. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 1.6% of the population.

There were about 7,948 households in the city. About 35% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.50 people. The average age in the city was 40.2 years old. About 25.1% of residents were under 18, and 16.2% were 65 or older.

Economy and Jobs

Dayton Mall

Several companies have their headquarters in Miamisburg, including Motoman and Dayton Superior.

Major Employers in Miamisburg

Here are some of the top employers in Miamisburg, based on a 2021 report:

#	Employer	# of Employees
1	Kettering Medical Center Network	3,770
2	Miamisburg Board of Education	862
3	Avery Dennison	500
4	Yaskawa America Inc (Motoman)	386
5	Alliance Physicians	299
6	Home Depot	296
7	Kingston of Miamisburg, LLC	268
8	PAM Specialty Hospital of Dayton	268
9	Kroger LTD Partnership	252
10	Sycamore Springs Healthcare and Rehabilitation	250

Fun Things to Do

Downtown Miamisburg from Main Street.

Miamisburg's downtown area has many small shops and old buildings. You can find The Hamburger Wagon at Market Square. Other historic places downtown include the Baum Opera House, Gebhart Tavern, and Library Park.

In 2024, Bricky's Comedy Club in Miamisburg set a world record for the "Longest stand-up comedy show - multiple comedians." The show lasted over 84 hours!

Building Styles in Miamisburg

Many of the older houses in Miamisburg are built in the Victorian style. These are mostly found in the "Old Miamisburg" area, near downtown and the river. You can also see other styles like Queen Anne and Italianate. Newer homes, built from the 1970s to the 1990s, are found in suburban areas. In recent years, new developments have added more modern, luxury homes.

The City Beautification Commission gives out "City Beautiful Awards" to citizens who keep their properties looking nice. They also give awards for great building renovations and holiday decorations.

Yearly Events in Miamisburg

Miamisburg hosts many community events throughout the year, including live music and block parties.

'Spring Fest in the Burg' happens downtown at Riverfront Park every spring.
On Halloween, 'Boo in the Burg' offers special shopping and food deals.

Other annual events include:

Miamisburg Turkey Trot (a run/walk on Thanksgiving Day)
Cruise The Burg (an auto show)
Thunderburg Motorcycle Show

Education in Miamisburg

Miamisburg High School

Public schools in Miamisburg are part of the Miamisburg City School District. The district has six elementary schools for grades K-5, and one PreK-5 school.

Here are some of the schools and when they were built:

Bauer Elementary School (1967)
Bear Elementary School (1952)
Jane Chance Elementary School (2010)
Kinder Elementary School (1906, rebuilt 2012)
Maddux-Lang Primary School (2008)
Mark Twain Elementary School (1950)
Medlar View Elementary School (1999)
Miamisburg High School (1972)
Miamisburg Middle School (2011)
Mound Elementary School (1955)

Miamisburg schools are known for their good academic results. The district has won the "Excellent District Award" many times. Miamisburg High School was even recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 1997.

In 2008, voters approved a plan to improve the schools. This led to a big addition and renovation at Miamisburg High School. A new Miamisburg Middle School was built, opening in 2011. A new elementary school, Jane Chance Elementary, opened in 2010. Kinder Elementary also got additions and renovations. Other elementary schools received improvements like new playgrounds and better security.

Miamisburg is also home to the West Campus of Bishop Leibold School. This is a private Catholic school for preschool through second grade. Bishop Leibold School won the National Blue Ribbon Award in 2008. They have also been recognized for their excellent STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) education.

Miamisburg has a public library, which is a branch of the Dayton Metro Library.

Media and Transportation

Local News and Radio

Miamisburg is covered by the Dayton Daily News newspaper. There is also a local newspaper called the Miamisburg/West Carrollton News. The city has a Christian radio station, WFCJ 93.7.

Getting Around Miamisburg

Miamisburg is part of the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority, which offers many bus routes throughout the city.

For freight, CSX and Norfolk Southern provide railway services. CSX trains run near Miamisburg on the west side of the Great Miami River. Norfolk Southern's line goes right through downtown.

Sister City

Miamisburg has a sister city, which is Owen Sound, Ontario in Canada.

Notable People from Miamisburg

Many interesting people have come from Miamisburg, including:

Todd Antrican, a racing driver
David Bruton, a professional football player
James L. Kauffman, a Vice Admiral in the Navy during World War I and World War II
The McGuire Sisters, a famous female singing trio
Josh Myers, a professional football player
Shannon McIntosh, a racing driver