North Bend is a small village on the north bank of the Ohio River in Miami Township, Hamilton County. It lies within the Cincinnati metropolitan region and has long been shaped by its riverside location. The community recorded a population of 857 at the 2010 census (2010 census).

Miami Township is the civil township that contains North Bend; the village itself is administratively part of Hamilton County in the state of Ohio, United States (U.S.). Its riverside setting along the Ohio River historically tied the community to river trade, transportation, and small-scale agriculture, and it remains a quiet residential locality today.

History and historical connections

North Bend developed in the first half of the 19th century as settlers moved along the Ohio River corridor. The village is best known for its association with the Harrison family: it is the birthplace of President Benjamin Harrison and the surrounding area contains the Harrison family burial ground, which is a local historic site. These connections have given the village a place in presidential and regional history.

Character and local features

The village retains a small-town character with residential streets, a handful of community buildings, and nearby rural and wooded areas. Visitors and residents appreciate the riverside views and the quiet scale of the settlement compared with nearby urban Cincinnati. Local landmarks and historical markers explain the village's early settlement and the prominence of the Harrison family in the area.

Attractions and points of interest

  • Harrison family burial ground and related historic markers
  • Scenic riverfront views and opportunities for walking or driving along historic roads
  • Access to regional parks and trails in Hamilton County and nearby townships

Although North Bend is small, its historical associations and riverside location make it a point of interest for those exploring Ohio's early settlement patterns and presidential history. For administrative and geographical context see links to local township, county, state, and federal references: Miami Township, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States, and the Ohio River. Historical population data are recorded in the official 2010 census.