Cedarville

History of Cedarville Ohio

The Hopewell and Adena Tribes called this area home before the frontier pushed through the Miami Valley.  Evidence of the Adena lies in the adjacent Indian Mound Reserve.  The first settler was John and Thomas Townsley who arrived from Kentucky.  The village went by several names including Milford.  Given there was a village by the same name near Cincinnati, they changed the name to reflect the numerous cedar trees in the area.  Massies Creek helped shape the area (named for frontiersman General Nathanael Massie) which supported nearby mills.  What I like about Cedarville is its population from 1850 through today has barely changed.  If you want to visualize a classic Ohio village, Cedarville will delight you!  It’s hard to understand the village charm without exploring the surrounding farms that populate Cedarville Township.

Cedarville Ohio Points of Interest

  • Cedar Cliff Falls:  Cedar Cliff Falls in the spring is surrounded by gorgeous wildflowers.  Long exposures of the waterfall as Massie’s Creek spills into the gorge below create timeless art prints that make for vivid canvas wall décor.
  • Indian Mound Reserve:  In addition to the waterfalls, this park is pleasing to explore in early spring for its many Ohio wildflowers.  The Greene County Parks and Trails recently renovated an Ohio Log Cabin giving visitors a nostalgic view of early settler life.  
  • Cedarville University:  The pretty campus is adorned with several sculptures like Synchronicity X (by Jon Hudson Barlow) and Opened Eyes (by  James DeVries). In addition to these Cedarville Ohio points of interest, the campus groundskeepers do an amazing job as sidewalks and pathways meander by vibrant and colorful gardens.  

Cedarville Ohio Art Prints

In addition to the obvious scenes from Cedarville University, many of these fine art photography prints come from the surrounding Cedarville Township.  The area farms are just as enchanting as the city itself.  If you are seeking a Cedarville University graduation gift, consider a framed print from one of Cedarville’s landmarks. I have more Greene County Ohio Fine Art Photography prints in the below galleries.  The county is full of amazing places.

The Greene County Bicentennial Barn with its red, white, and blue logo as the setting sun paints it in golden light

DeWine – Greene County Bicentennial Barn No. 3

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A rear view of the Indian Mound Reserve Log Home in Cedarville, Ohio, where the warm evening light washes over the back porch

Indian Mound Reserve Log Home, Cedarville Ohio

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A pond on Cedarville University surrounding by landscaping and purple flowers

Cedarville University Fountain No. 2

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Overlooking Cedarville University’s Cedar Lake on a stunningly clear autumn day where the sinking sun warmly backlights the garden features

Cedarville University on Perfect Autumn Day No. 1

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A solitary tree standing in a field of golden soybeans and blue skies

Cedarville, Ohio, Farm Field No. 1

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A small Ohio college with architectural gardens and fountains reside under perfect skies

Cedar Lake, Cedarville University No. 2

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A distant view of a waterfall surrounded by autumn-colored trees that line the gorge

Cedar Cliff Falls on a Rainy Autumn Day No. 3

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Cedar Cliff Falls as seen from a bridge spanning Massie Creek gorge where a long exposure gives the water a smooth appearance

Cedar Cliff Falls in Spring No. 9

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On Cedarville University’s immaculate campus resides this 16-foot granite sculpture with a stainless-steel accent in its portal

Synchronicity X Sculpture, Cedarville University No. 1

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An Ohio log home outside of Cedarville surrounded by a field of snow

Peterson Park Log Home, Cedarville, Ohio in Winter No. 2

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A renovated log home near Cedarville, Ohio basking in the evening sunlight under blue October skies

Peterson Park Log Cabin No. 2

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A inviting foot bridge during an autumn evening surrounded by sugar maple trees sporting their famous yellow colors

Massey Creek Bridge on a Rainy Autumn Day

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Looking down a wooded path with a sugar maple displaying its bright yellow autumn colors

Indian Mound Reserve Rim Trail on a Rainy Autumn Day

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A footbridge crossing a small gorge as an early autumn sun shone brightly through the changing leaves.

Footbridge over Massie Creek, Cedar Cliff Falls No. 1

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Hunters Moonrise over Greene County featuring a tree along an empty country road which cuts through fields recently cleared of corn.

Hunters Moon Rising over Greene County Ohio

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A footbridge crossing a small gorge as an early autumn sun shone brightly through the changing leaves.

Footbridge over Massie Creek, Cedar Cliff Falls No. 3

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A panorama of Cedarville University in Ohio featuring and architectural garden and fountain that resides under perfect skies

Cedarville University Panorama No. 2

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A panorama of Cedarville University in Ohio featuring and architectural garden and fountain that resides under perfect skies

Cedarville University Panorama No. 1

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The sunlight from a partial solar eclipse at sunrise is filtered by an oncoming fog creating a brief but intriguing scene

Solar Eclipse at Sunrise No. 2

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Cedar Cliff Falls near Cedarville waterfall on a perfect spring day where Ohio’s lush green vegetation surrounds Massie Creek as it spills into the gorge

Cedar Cliff Falls in Spring No. 8

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