extended to Morrow. At that time, the line was constructed of scrap iron and wooden rail. It wasn't until 1848 that Mr. E.W. Woodward arrived from England to lay the T-rails on the Little Miami Railroad.
The railroad still plays an important part in Morrow's culture and social impact. In its retirement it has become home to the Little Miami Scenic Trail, providing endless recreational opportunities for people of all ages.
The railroad also provided humorist Lew Sully with the material he needed to compose the famous poem "I Want To Go To Morrow." According to legend, Mr. Sully overheard a conversation between a Kentucky farmer and a Cincinnati railroad ticket agent. The agent decided to have some fun at the farmer's expense, and thus the basis for the poem was born. It is displayed on the introduction page.
Sources: 'The History of Morrow, " Mary Esther Richards, 1942. Salem Twp. Public Library.
· Artisan workshops skillfully handcraft furniture and pottery.
· The graceful Little Miami River provides a natural wildlife refuge, a source of clean water, and a public playground for canoes and rafts.
· Award-winning vineyards and farm markets lure visitors with fresh flavors found only in the countryside.
· The popular 25-1OOK BananaRama bicycle tour sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce attracts bikers from all over the state.
Morrow was developed on the grounds of a farm owned by James Miranda. It was strategically situated in the rail corridor planned by the Little Miami Railroad. The building of the railroad commenced in 1837. By 1844, the line had reached Deerfield, now known as South Lebanon. Later that same year, the railroad
Population 1995
131,295
Median age of population
33.5
Households (thousands)
42.3
Total effective buying income (thousands) $2,148,534
Median household EBI**
$45,193
1996 labor force
63,800
61% of 50,889 jobs was in service-producting industries
37% of the household earnings was from goods-producing industries
From 1983 to 1993, total employment increased by about 22,500
Total retail sales (thousands) $925,107
Food stores $223,163
Eating/drinking places $97,710
General merchandise $187,851
Furniture, home furnishings, appliances $42,223
Automotive dealers $112,064
Drug stores $24,501
Percent of households by EBI groups
$10,000 - $19,999 10.5
$20,000 - $34,999 19.4
$35,000 - $49,999 20.9
$50,000 and over 43.3
* Sources. 1993 Sales and Marketing Management, Survey of Buying Power. Ohio County Profiles - 1996, Ohio Public Expenditure Council. Salem Twp. Public Library.
**EBI (Effectfve Buying Income) is a bulk measurement of market potential. It is personal income less personal tax and non-tax payments or disposable personal income.
Morrow
1990 1,206
1994 1,316
Change 110
% Change 9.1
Hamilton Twp.
1990 5,430
1994 6,242
Change 812
% Change 15.0
Harlan Twp.
1990 2,942
1994 2,965
Change 23
% Change 0.8
Salem Twp.
1990 2,832
1994 2,966
Change 164
% Change 5.8
Sources: Office of Strategic Research, U. S. Bureau of the Census Salem Twp, Public Library
Taxes
Retail Sales Tax
State 5%
County 1%
City 0%
Personal Income Tax
State .743% - 6.9%
County 0%
City 1%
Corporate Income Tax
State
5.1% on first $50,000
8.9% on net income over $50,000
Possible eligibility for tier 1 and 2 tax
Property Taxes
Little Miami School District
Residential/agricultural effective rates:
Hamilton Twp. $41.12/$1,000*
Harlan Twp. $41.91/$1,000*
Salem Twp. $38.85/$1,000*
Commercial effective rates:
Hamilton Twp. $43.22/$1,000*
Harlan Twp. $43.87/$1,000*
Salem Twp. $40.72/$1,000*
*Valuation is at 35% of true market value on land and buildings
Morrow is located on the scenic Little Miami River at Todds Fork on U.S. Route 22 and State Routes 2 and 123. With Interstate 71 just three miles away, there is easy access to lnterstates 275 and 75. Morrow is only 30 miles from both Cincinnati and Dayton, and 75 miles from Columbus.
To drive from Morrow to downtown Cincinnati takes approximately 40 minutes; to Columbus approxi- mately 1-1/2 hours; and to Dayton approximately 45 minutes.
Warren Cty. 408.4 sq. miles
Hamilton Twp. 34.4 sq. miles
Harlan Twp. 45.4 sq. miles
Salem Twp. 22.4 sq. miles
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Elevation 720 feet above sea level
Average Snowfall 27.4 inches per year
Longitude W 84° 07.629'
Latitude N 39° 21.262'
Temperature Daily average: 53.1° F.
Avg. number of days/year over 90° F 23
Precipitation 37.5 inches per year (average)
Avg. number of days/year under O°F: 6