The Village of Mariemont

Architectural details are found throughout Mariemont.

The Village of Mariemont was founded in the 1920’s by Mary Emery, the wife of Thomas Emery whose family amassed a great fortune in candles, soaps and real-estate. Appalled by the living conditions of downtown Cincinnati and influenced by the English Garden City method of urban planning started by Sir Ebenezer Howard in 1898, Emery decided to undertake her greatest project – creating her own planned neighborhood that would be a ‘National Exemplar.’  Every detail of the community would be planned from the architecture to utilities, parks, schools, shopping and more.

Dale Park, one of many parks withing the village.

To make her vision a reality, Mrs. Emery employed renowned town planner, John Nolan. Every detail of this planned community went under extensive scrutiny resulting in the flawless blending of many architecture styles including; English Half Timber, Jacobean, English Half Timber Elizabethan, Georgian, English Norman (Community Church) and Italianate (Parish Center).

Small triangle park (Oak & Chestnut Strs. and Cherry Lane)

Walk around the village for a while and you will understand why Mariemont continues to draw praise. Everything about the village encourages residents to get outside and enjoy the green spaces, pool, parks and town center. Industry is regulated to the perimeter and the village is only 10 miles from downtown- the perfect balance of a small town, quiet family-friendly neighborhood and big city benefits.

Mariemont was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

Hungry? The National Exemplar is located in the historic Mariemont Inn. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner in this beautiful English Tudor Style building.  One of my favorite places to eat is the Quarter Bistro; just thinking of their Scottish Salmon and Sea Scallops makes my mouth water (entrees $21-$34).  For equally decadent meals in a more relaxed environment (including outdoor seating) try the Dilly Café which also has a nice beer and wine selection.

Park in the village center; perfect place to wait for your movie, enjoy Graeter's Ice Cream, or meet with friends at the end of the day. 

Leave Mariemont via Wooster Pike east (Route 50). You will pass Avoca Park on your right, as well as the Little Miami Scenic River Park, through Terrace Park to the intersection of US 50 and Rt. 126. Welcome to Milford, where the Loveland Section and the Williamsburg Sections of the Buckeye Trail meet. We will continue on the Loveland Section, north to Camp Dennison and eventually, to Caesar Creek. We will revisit Milford in more detail when we explore the Williamsburg Section of the Buckeye Trail.