Sidney, County seat in Shelby County, Ohio, United States.
Description
Sidney is a city in Shelby County, Ohio, that stretches along the Great Miami River and connects the region between Dayton and Toledo through Interstate 75. The community sits at an elevation of 290 meters and serves as an important hub along this major transportation corridor.
History
The city was founded in 1819 when Charles Starrett donated 70 acres of land that had previously served as hunting grounds for Shawnee nations. This act marked the beginning of European-American settlement in an area long used by Native Americans.
Culture
Local schools are named after famous writers such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and John Greenleaf Whittier, reflecting how the community values literary heritage in its public institutions.
Practical
The Auto-Vue drive-in theater and the Historic Sidney Theatre offer different entertainment options for visitors throughout the day and evening. Both venues are easily accessible and provide different kinds of entertainment experiences within the city.
Did you know?
The city designed its parks system so that every resident can reach a green space within roughly half a mile. This planning reflects a commitment to ensuring recreational access for the entire community.
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People's Federal Savings and Loan Association
751 m
Lockington Locks
11.4 km
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
14.7 km
African Jackson Cemetery
16 km
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
14.1 km
Whitby Mansion
346 m
Sidney Waterworks and Electric Light Building
1.1 km
Fulton Farm
1.9 km
Emanuel Lutheran Church of Montra
16.8 km
Anna Town Hall
11.8 km
Sidney Walnut Avenue Historic District
343 m
Wilson-Lenox House
8.3 km
Port Jefferson School
7.3 kmZenas King Bowstring Bridge
2.8 kmRoosevelt Park
16.9 kmSidney Courthouse Square Historic District
691 mPiqua-Caldwell Historic District
16.8 km
The Shelby County Courthouse
716 mCedar Bluff
16.7 km
Lois Lenski
12.2 km
Forest Hill Union Cemetery
16 km
Piqua's Vietnam Home Front
16.1 km
Peoples Federal Savings and Loan Association
732 mShelby Oaks Golf Club
6.5 kmEcho HIlls Golf Course
16.9 kmThe Lost Land Corn Maze
5.5 kmVanDemark Farm
5.4 kmThe Historic Sidney Theatre
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