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Community & History
Madeira Community & History
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Discover Madeira’s History
Drawing visitors from around the world, the Historical Society takes you right into Madeira’s past. The society is located inside a Sears catalog home, with tours of the early 20th-century house being the main attraction. Inside, you’ll find everything from a 1950s television set to an oldfashioned sewing machine, and everything in between. Another one of the city’s historical highlights sits just 1,500 feet away: railroad tracks previously operated by the Marietta & Cincinnati Rail Road Company. —A.O.
Since its incorporation in 1910, Madeira has acquired many names. “The Friendly Town” has stuck the longest, but more recent titles include 2022’s best place to live in the Greater Cincinnati Area, and No. 3 best place to raise a family in all of Ohio, according to Niche. Madeira doesn’t just offer excellent learning, living, and entertainment possibilities— at its core, it’s a welcoming community with something for everyone. Conveniently located between Kenwood, Silverton, and Indian Hill, just 12 miles from downtown, you can expect to find everything you need within the city limits. Thanks to Metro bus service, the community has easy access to public transportation daily from Madeira to downtown Cincinnati.
When it comes to retail and businesses, Madeira offers a wide variety of options within multiple business districts, whether you’re looking to shop at a one-of-a-kind boutique or dine at one of the city’s prime restaurants. In a tight-knit community like Madeira, you’re destined to find a familiar face at the local store or friendly smile from your neighbor.
Looking to meet your neighbors? Family-friendly events include the citywide Independence Day Parade, the year-round Madeira Farmers’ Market and the annual Girls’ Night Out. And with more than 150 businesses in the central business district, there’s never a shortage of new restaurants to sample or stores to shop. Looking to get moving? Check out one of Madeira’s three public parks, pay a trip to the library, or drop by one of the many sporting courts scattered throughout town.
Families will find plenty of living and learning opportunities. Housing options range from single family homes on tree-lined streets to lively condos and apartments in the business district. And in Madeira, a top-notch education is never far away—Madeira City Schools were recently named fourth best in the state of Ohio. With a strong shared sense of community, convenience, and friendliness, Madeira has everything your family needs to create a forever
