Introduction to Moraine, Ohio
Moraine, Ohio, in Montgomery county, is 2 miles NW of Kettering, Ohio (center to center) and 39 miles N of Cincinnati, Ohio. It's part of the surrounding Dayton - Springfield metro area.
Moraine History
Moraine was originally a part of the Van Buren Township and eventually formed part of the City of Kettering. The residents of Moraine seceded from Kettering in 1953, and Moraine was officially incorporated as a municipality in 1957. Later, parts of Miami and Jefferson townships were annexed to the city. The community came to be called Moraine because of glacial deposits found in the region.
Moraine and Nearby Attractions
- Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
- Cox Arboretum & Gardens Metropark
- Sunwatch Prehistoric Indian Village
- Splash Moraine
- Carriage Hill MetroPark
Things To Do In Moraine
Some of the museums nearby are the Trapshooting Hall of Fame, the Dayton Art Institute and the U.S. Air Force Museum. Historic sites to visit are the Dunbar House, Miamisburg Mound, the Paul Lawrence Dunbar House and Sunwatch Prehistoric Indian Village. Recreational opportunities are available at Caesar Creek State Park, Carriage Hill MetroPark and Eastwood MetroPark. Splash Moraine waterpark has a large wavepool, water slides, a lazy river and many other attractions.
Moraine Transportation
James M Cox Dayton International is a major airport nearby.
Moraine Higher Education
Colleges near Moraine include Antioch College, Sinclair Community College and Central State University.
