Norwood

Norwood is a city in Hamilton County within the Greater Cincinnati region and maintains its standing as the third most populous municipality in the area. The city occupies a compact urban area and sits completely surrounded by Cincinnati.

The area became part of the Northwest Territory in 1787 when John Cleves Symmes acquired the land where this city stands today. The land was gradually developed into an urban community over the following generations.

The Norwood Mound stands as a remnant of the prehistoric Adena civilization and draws attention to the area's ancient past. The site reveals how indigenous peoples lived and built their communities in this region.

The city sits completely surrounded by Cincinnati, which affects how you navigate into and around the area. Plan your route carefully since the town is an independent enclave within the larger metropolitan region.

The city functions as a completely independent municipality surrounded entirely by its neighbor, creating an unusual geographical situation. This enclave status has allowed it to maintain its own distinct administrative identity separate from the surrounding region.

Location: Hamilton County

Inception: 1888

Elevation above the sea: 200 m

Shares border with: Cincinnati

Website: http://norwood-ohio.com

GPS coordinates: 39.16000,-84.45500

Latest update: December 19, 2025 23:55