1987-1988 Academic Catalog

12 The Setting Cedarville College is located on the north edge of the village of Cedarville, Ohio, a quiet town with a population of approxi– mately 2800. Founded in 1816 at the junction of two state routes, the village and its surrounding area have long maintained a reputation for providing a wholesome environment for learning. This pleasant setting continues today. "Downtown Cedarville" features the historic Cedarville Opera House, two banks, several haircutting establishments, a few restaurants, and the ever-help– ful Cedarville Hardware. Massies Creek contributes a touch of rustic beauty to the area, bisecting the village with its deep limestone gorge and cascading over picturesque falls just west of the village limits. Massies Creek Gorge and the adjacent Williamson Mound Park offer hours of recreation, adventure, and reflection within a mile of the College. Rolling hills and prospering farms border the village and College. Quiet, tree-lined lanes beckon runners, cyclists or students out for a "cruise." Just four miles north of campus lies Clifton, the site of the quaint Clifton Mill, a water-powered grist mill, and the renown Clifton Gorge, whose 75-foot cliffs attract rock climbers and hikers from all over the Midwest. This beautiful area, which extends westward to the John Bryan State Park, has been recognized as one of the most scenic in the Midwest and serves as a popular spot for students to relax. Though located in a rural community, Cedarville College is conveniently situated within easy access to shopping areas in the small cities of Xenia and Springfield. The College lies in the center of a triangle formed by three interstate highways, I-70, I-75, and I-71, and thus enjoys quick access to Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati, three of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the nation.