About Cynthiana
Set in the southern part of Ohio, Cynthiana is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Cynthiana is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.03 square miles.
📰 Cynthiana News Today
- Charles Waulk Obituary (2026) - Xenia, OH - Greene County Dailies Legacy obituary · Mar 12
- Jacob "Jake" David Bandy Obituary Jul 19, 2023 Ebright Funeral Homes · Jul 19
- Ashley Hicks Obituary May 24, 2020 Newcomer Cincinnati · May 24
- Judith Kay Groves Obituary Apr 22, 2025 Ware Funeral Home · Apr 22
- Leanne Comberger Obituary Sep 5, 2021 Edgington Funeral Homes · Sep 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Cynthiana Unique
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.03 sq mi.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in southern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Cynthiana
- Carmel Market — american
- Thelma Jeans Pizza — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Appalachian Forest Museum · Museum
- Three Sisters · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Cynthiana
- Highlands Nature Sanctuary · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Miller Sanctuary State Nature Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Cynthiana
- Western Elementary School
- Western High School
- Western Primary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.