Camp Dennison, Ohio

Camp Dennison is a census-designated place (CDP) just outside Indian Hill in southern Symmes Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 45111.[3] The population was 375 at the 2010 census.[4]

Camp Dennison, Ohio
Census-designated place
Location in Hamilton County and the state of Ohio.
Coordinates: 39°11′53″N 84°17′19″W
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyHamilton
Area
 • Total0.4 sq mi (1.0 km2)
 • Land0.4 sq mi (1.0 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation579 ft (176 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total375
 • Density970/sq mi (380/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
45111
FIPS code39-11150[2]
GNIS feature ID1056758[1]

History

The community was settled in 1796 by German immigrants.[5] During the American Civil War, Camp Dennison served as a military recruiting and training post for the United States Army (see Camp Dennison). It is named for William Dennison, the 24th Governor of Ohio and U.S. Postmaster General under President Abraham Lincoln.

Geography

Camp Dennison is located at 39°11′53″N 84°17′19″W[6] in the valley of the Little Miami River, 17 miles (27 km) northeast of downtown Cincinnati. Ohio State Route 126, Glendale Milford Road, runs north-south through the center of the community.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.39 square miles (1.0 km2), all land.[4]

Education

Current residents of Camp Dennison have access to Indian Hill Schools, which is one of the leading elementary, middle and high schools in the United States.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. Zip Code Lookup
  4. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Camp Dennison CDP, Ohio". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  5. Bennett, Mary Beth (Nov 2005). "Intersection Camp Dennison". Cincinnati Magazine. p. 42. Retrieved 2013-05-08.
  6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
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