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Miamisburg, Ohio

Miamisburg is a city in southern Montgomery County, Ohio, United States.
Population 19,923

Top Events in Miamisburg History

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1827Architecture
By 1827, the Miami and Erie Canal was under construction through the community, which improved transportation of people and goods through the region.
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1829Government
The formal opening took place in January 1829, when the Governor Brown was the first packet boat to go through the settlement.
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1832Government
Miamisburg was incorporated in 1832 as a village; it achieved city status in the 1920s.
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1834Infrastructure
By 1834 the canal had been extended to Piqua, and many businesses along the river grew.
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1869Disaster
On June 9, 1869, a tornado struck the northwest part of town, reportedly destroying roofs and chimneys, as well as uprooting trees.
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1913Disaster
In 1913, the Great Dayton Flood destroyed much of the city.
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1947History
Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) facilities, beginning in 1947.
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1978History
On September 10, 1978, 15 cars of a Conrail freight train derailed as the result of a hot box, caused by uneven distribution of steel ingots in a gondola loaded at Buffalo, New ...
9
1986Disaster
Eight years later the city was the site of the July 8, 1986 derailment of 15 cars of a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad train, resulting in explosions of tank cars, emitted gas and c...
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1996Economy
By 1996 cleanup of radioactive and hazardous waste was the main activity at the Plant.

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Historical Timeline

1827Architecture
By 1827, the Miami and Erie Canal was under construction through the community, which improved transportation of people and goods through the region.
1829Government
The formal opening took place in January 1829, when the Governor Brown was the first packet boat to go through the settlement.
1832Government
Miamisburg was incorporated in 1832 as a village; it achieved city status in the 1920s.
1834Infrastructure
By 1834 the canal had been extended to Piqua, and many businesses along the river grew.
1869Disaster
On June 9, 1869, a tornado struck the northwest part of town, reportedly destroying roofs and chimneys, as well as uprooting trees.
1913Disaster
In 1913, the Great Dayton Flood destroyed much of the city.
1947History
Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) facilities, beginning in 1947.
1978History
On September 10, 1978, 15 cars of a Conrail freight train derailed as the result of a hot box, caused by uneven distribution of steel ingots in a gondola loaded at Buffalo, New ...
1986Disaster
Eight years later the city was the site of the July 8, 1986 derailment of 15 cars of a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad train, resulting in explosions of tank cars, emitted gas and c...
1996Economy
By 1996 cleanup of radioactive and hazardous waste was the main activity at the Plant.
1997Education
Miamisburg High School was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 1997.
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 19,489 people, 7,449 households, and 5,393 families residing in the city.
2002Military
Miamisburg has won the "Excellent District Award" in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, and 2011.
2003Education
A nitric oxide distillation column at a local chemical plant known as Isotec exploded on September 21, 2003, causing school and other events to be cancelled.
2007Culture
In 2007, the headquarters moved to New York City, but the operations have remained in Ohio.
2008Civil Rights
After three failed attempts, voters passed a US$78.5 million bond issue on March 4, 2008.
2009Economy
The Mound Development Corporation spearheaded the creation of the Mound Advanced Technology Center in the redevelopment of the plant, with the Montgomery County Regional Dispatc...
2010Disaster
In December 2010, the Dayton Police Department became the 17th law enforcement agency, along with 11 fire departments, to be dispatched from the regional center.
2011Military
Both Wantz Middle School (closed; 2011) and Kinder Elementary were awarded Blue Ribbon Awards in the early 21st century.
2012Military
For 2012, the district has been awarded the coveted "Excellent with Distinction" status.
2013Military
In its most recent school year for receiving the award (2013–2014) it was the only Dayton-area grade school to be recognized.
2018Architecture
In 2018, a time vault was opened to celebrate the city's 200th birthday.
2020History
Laura Blessing (2020–present).
2021Infrastructure
=== Top employers === According to Miamisburg's 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the top employers in the city are: == Culture and recreation == The city's downtow...
2024History
In 2024, Bricky's Comedy Club broke the world record for the "Longest stand-up comedy show - multiple comedians".

Did You Know?

1
Miamisburg is located in the state of Ohio.
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Miamisburg has a population of 19,923 residents.
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The population was 19,923 at the 2020 census.

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Famous People from Miamisburg, Ohio

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Robert Cahalan
Climatologist · Born Nov 24, 1946 · Age 79
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