Why visit Carlisle
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 10 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include La Comedia Dinner Theatre, Charles Butler House, Mackinaw Historic District and Jill Lane Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Carlisle
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About Carlisle
Carlisle is a city in Warren and Montgomery counties in the southwestern part of Ohio, United States. The population was 5,501 the 2020 census. The Warren County portion of Carlisle is part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area, while the Montgomery County portion is part of the Dayton metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Carlisle, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
La Comedia Dinner Theatre
Cinema and theater · 3.5 mi
Dinner theater in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Museums and landmarks5
Charles Butler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in Franklin, Ohio, United States
Mackinaw Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic residential area located on the western side of the Great Miami River in Franklin, Ohio
Old Log Post Office
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Post office established April 1, 1805 located in Franklin, Ohio, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes10
Pisanello's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.6 mi
355 South Main Street, Franklin
Mo-Th 10:30-20:00; Fr 10:30-21:00; Sa 10:30-20:00
The Purple Pig Cafe
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Sandwich · 1.0 mi
751 Dayton–Oxford Road, Carlisle
Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00, Sa 07:00-14:00
Dairy Queen
Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger, Chicken · 0.5 mi
490 Central Avenue, Carlisle
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 12:00-21:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 0.4 mi
530 Central Avenue, Carlisle
History
Carlisle had its start in 1850 when the railroad was extended to that point and a train station was built. The village was named for "railroad man" George B. Carlisle, who in the mid-19th century "bought and platted a large section of the community." A post office was established at Carlisle in 1852 and remained in operation until 1961.
Carlisle's population increased from 4,872 in the 1990 census to 5,121 in the 2000 census; passing the threshold of 5,000, its designation was changed from village to city. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4,915; this population loss caused Carlisle to once again become a village. In the 2020 census, the population was 5,501; on October 20, 2021, Carlisle regained city status.
From the History section of Carlisle, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship16
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries41
Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School
School · 4.6 mi
4601 Sophie Ave, Middletown
Map of Carlisle
91 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 20°F | 3.3 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 22°F | 2.5 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 30°F | 3.5 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 39°F | 4.6 in |
| May | 74°F | 51°F | 4.4 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.3 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 61°F | 2.9 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 53°F | 2.9 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 41°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 32°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 26°F | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Franklin (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Montgomery County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-18: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslide (Tornado)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2008-10-24: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Middletown Regional Airport (MWO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Franklin 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Miamisburg 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Springboro 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Middletown 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- West Carrollton 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Five Points 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Monroe 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Farmersville 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Centerville 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Trenton 10 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Carlisle aerial westward, Nyttend, Public domain
- Carlisle Schools 12 August 2022, Mcginley1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carlisle Local Schools 12 August 2022, Mcginley1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Southern wall from inside at the Carlisle Fort, Nyttend, Public domain
- Northern wall from inside at the Carlisle Fort, Nyttend, Public domain
- Ravine at the Carlisle Fort, Nyttend, Public domain
- Gateway at the Carlisle Fort, Nyttend, Public domain
- Southern wall from outside at the Carlisle Fort, Nyttend, Public domain
- Southern wall from gateway at the Carlisle Fort, Nyttend, Public domain
- Trail to gateway at the Carlisle Fort, Nyttend, Public domain
- Overview of the Carlisle Fort, Nyttend, Public domain
- Eastern wall from gateway at the Carlisle Fort, Nyttend, Public domain
- La Comedia Springboro OH USA, Ed! (talk) (Hall of Fame), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mackinaw Historic District, Nyttend, Public domain
- 1st Street trailhead, Great Miami River Recreational Trail, Franklin, Ohio, John Beagle, CC BY 2.0
- Eden Thirkfield Home, Harpland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charles Butler House in Franklin, Nyttend, Public domain
- Franklin OH Old PO, Mfields1 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Franklin, OH 45005, USA - panoramio (cropped), F Conrad, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Franklin, OH 45005, USA - panoramio, F Conrad, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Franklin First United Methodist Church, Harpland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS030-E-63143 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-216388 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-58645 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-60502 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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