Mason

This charming village of rolling hills and classic farms contains a pleasant community feeling with exciting changes to come.

Presently, a period of growth is taking place. Corporations and developers are providing a great tax base with many employment opportunities, creating the stage for an outstanding municipality. The value of the area has been enhanced with the variety of recreational areas close by. New streets that branch out from the old have neighborhoods with an abundance of newer homes being built. Subdivisions are being developed offering pool, tennis and lake communities. Many home styles and price ranges are available throughout the Mason area. Mason's bright new future and small town charm offer a wonderful environment for today's homeowners.

Transportation

The City of Mason is approximately 25 miles north of Cincinnati. Mason is located on Route 42. It sits directly between I-75 and I-71 five miles north of I-275. Driving time to downtown Cincinnati is less than 35 minutes. Driving time to the valley industrial area is approximately 15 minutes.

Hospitals

Children's Hospital and Jewish Hospital Outpatient facilities are on the border of Mason city limits. Bethesda North Hospital is about 10 minutes from Mason. Cincinnati hospitals are approximately 20 minutes away with Hamilton and Middletown hospitals being 20 minutes away.

Schools

Mason has its own school system. The elementary school is Mason Heights for K-3. Western Row School has grades 4-6. Grades 7-8 attend Mason Middle School while the high school students attend Mason High School. St. Susanna is a 1st-8th grade parochial school. The parochial high schools for girls are Mt. Notre Dame or Ursuline Academy. The boys attend Moeller High School.

Shopping

Mason has a downtown shopping area of small independent businesses within walking distance of much of the community. There is a shopping area on Route 42, south of downtown. To the southwest of Mason is Tri-County Shopping Center and Forest Fair Mall, less than 20 minutes away from I-75. To the southeast is Kenwood Towne Centre about 15 minutes down I-71.

Recreation

Mason borders Paramount's Kings Island, one of the most beautiful recreational amusement parks in the country. The Golf and Tennis Center of Kings Island, located within the Mason area, is known for hosting the Seniors PGA Golf Tournament and The ATP Master's Series Tennis Tournament each year. There are also numerous public golf courses nearby. Baseball, t-ball, soccer, football and basketball are offered for children starting at age five. The Little Miami River, a short drive from Mason, offers canoeing and hiking/biking trails. Countryside "Y" , about 15 minutes north of Mason, consists of 125 acres with outdoor pool, tennis courts, soccer field, basketball courts, baseball diamonds and picnic shelters. The indoor facilities have two pools and many other facilities.

History of Mason

On June 1, 1803, Revolutionary War veteran William Mason paid $1,700 at auction to purchase 640 acres of land in what is now downtown Mason. In 1815, he platted 16 lots on this land and named the village "Palmira." In 1832, 2 years after the death of William Mason and according to his will, over 40 more lots were platted on the north, south, and west of Palmira. When the plat was officially recorded, the name of the village was listed as "Palmyra."

In 1835, a petition was sent to the federal post office to correct the name of the town. It had been listed as Kirkwood, possibly an error because the postmaster at the time was William Kirkwood. When village officials were informed that there was another Palmyra in Ohio, the name was officially changed to "Mason." Mason remained a small farming community for another 125 years. In 1970, a year before the town was incorporated to become a city, there were fewer than 5,700 residents. Today, the City of Mason covers over 11,200 acres and is home to nearly 25,000 people and approximately 500 businesses. (Historical information from Around Mason, Ohio: A Story, by Rose Marie Springman.)

The City of Mason continues to draw upon its history as it eagerly anticipates the future. It is increasingly being recognized as a rapidly growing, progressive community with an attractive industrial base. Known as a business-friendly community, it stands ready to work with developers and business owners to create a carefully planned and attractive community that serves both residents and businesses. The number of new businesses regularly looking to locate in Mason and the expansion of existing enterprises confirms Mason’s success. Cintas Corporation, Mitsubishi, Procter & Gamble's Health Care Research Center, and Luxottica Retail are among the premier companies located in Mason.

Mason is also recognized as the resort area of southwest Ohio. Paramount's Kings Island Amusement Park, The Beach Waterpark, and The Golf Center at Kings Island are among the prominent recreation destinations in Mason. Mason is home to the world-recognized Tennis Masters Series-Cincinnati as well as several well-loved local annual events. The Alverta Green Museum, operated by the Mason Historical Society, keeps the city in touch with its historical roots.

Mason has preserved its small town charm, but maintains a high level of municipal services and a prestigious corporate community. Over $50 million in utility and infrastructure projects have prepared the city for the ongoing growth.

A combination of fortunate location, far-sighted city leadership, innovative management, outstanding schools, successful corporations, and a close-knit traditional community have succeeded in building a progressive, polished city with a comfortable hometown feel. Mason's community theme campaign, "imagine Mason," embodies this outlook by capturing the essence of a city that continues to reflect on the past while creating the future.

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City Profile

Population (year 2000): 22,016
Males: 10,768 (48.9%), Females: 11,248 (51.1%)

Elevation: 810 feet

County: Warren

Land area: 17.6 square miles

Zip code: 45040

Median resident age: 34.5 years
Median household income: $65,968 (year 2000)
Median house value: $155,800 (year 2000)

Races in Mason:

White Non-Hispanic (94.0%)

Black (1.6%)

Hispanic (1.0%)

Two or more races (0.9%)

Asian Indian (0.9%)

Chinese (0.6%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (33.4%), Irish (18.2%), English (14.0%), United States (8.1%), Italian (4.9%), French (3.8%).

Mason-Landen-Kings Chamber of Commerce
316 West Main Street
Mason, Ohio 45040
(513) 336-0125

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