Clarington, OH

Tucked along the banks of the Ohio River in Monroe County, Clarington is a quiet village of fewer than 300 residents. Situated where Sunfish Creek meets the river along Route 7, the town offers peaceful waterfront views and a relaxed, rural pace of life. The community traces its roots back to 1822, when it was named for founder David Pierson’s daughter, Clarinda, before expanding into a lively 19th-century river port.

Much of that historic charm remains tied to the water. For generations, local shipyards like the Mozena Brothers built classic steamboats right by the creek, keeping Clarington at the center of river commerce well into the 20th century. Today, you can explore that heritage at the Ohio Valley River Museum on Ferry Street, which showcases artifacts from the town's riverboat days. For anyone looking for scenic waterside scenery and small-town tranquility, Clarington offers a quiet lifestyle steeped in local history.