History and Purpose of Hamilton’s German Village

News and information for the residents of the German Village neighborhood in Hamilton, Ohio.

Hamilton’s German Village is one of Hamilton’s 17 Strong Neighborhoods, a nine square block historic district that was the first residential area outside of Fort Hamilton.  It remains one of our city’s most beautiful and charming areas, a convenient and special place to work, to shop, to eat, to drink, to relax, to attend concerts, to worship, to read, to bike ride, to live.

It encompasses the blocks between Dayton Lane and Hensel Place, reaching from Martin Luther King Boulevard to the Great Miami River.  There are red brick sidewalks, historic lampposts, and lighted arches.  An exciting Third Street plaza is currently under construction.

German Village is home to:

• The Lane Public Library
• Rivers Edge Park and Concerts
• The Hamilton Community Foundation
• The Lane Hooven House
• The Butler County Historical Society Museum
• United Way
• St. Julie Billart Catholic Church
• The YWCA
• Many beautiful and historic homes and businesses

And very near:

• Exciting Downtown Hamilton
• The Bike Path
• The Courtyard by Marriott Hotel
• The Chamber of Commerce
• The Hamilton Welcome Center
• The YMCA
• Miami University Center for Civic Engagement Downtown

Since 1976, a neighborhood association, called Hamilton’s German Village, Inc. has been meeting, holding picnics, concerts, clean-up days, pub crawls, festivals, progressive dinners and an annual Christmas walk.  Meetings are held the third Tuesday of every month at 5:30 pm at the association’s Carriage House at 131 Village Street.

Please come and get involved whether you live or work in the neighborhood or just value our  support our efforts to improve our community.

The Purpose of Hamilton’s German Village, Inc. is to improve the quality of life and instill pride in Hamilton’s German Village by:

• Recognizing the historic significance of the area and its importance to the City of Hamilton
• Encouraging the maintenance, restoration, renovation of  buildings, streets, sidewalks and land within the German Village boundaries
• Promoting the area through better communication among its residents, business people, and the community at large
• Working to insure a safe, comfortable, convenient neighborhood in which to live and work
• Providing a community meeting place where residents and members can come together to address the problems of the area, enrich the life of the community, and serve the needs of the people.

The Carriage House is also available for rental for weddings, parties, shower and gatherings of families and friends.  Call 868-9000 and ask for Amy for information about rentals.

The city’s Architecture Design Review Board oversees neighborhood renovations and restorations.

Our flower is the red geranium.  We encourage flowers and gardens and window boxes!  Our motto is:  “Growing Better with Age”.