The 3rd Congressional District of Ohio is nestled in the heart of southwestern Ohio. The district is made up of Clinton County, Highland County, half of Warren County, and two-thirds of Montgomery County.

The Third Congressional District, the home of the Wright Brothers, is the Birthplace of Aviation. The district serves as the world headquarters for many Fortune 500 companies. Natural resources such as the Miami River, and abundant open space combined with a strong economy, vibrant arts and cultural events and abundant regional activities make the district a destination for companies, families and tourists.

Major Industry

Manufacturing, Defense, Services, Transportation, Utilities, Wholesale & Retail Sales. Primary employers in the district include Wright Patterson Air Force Base, MeadWestvaco, CINTAS Corp., Greenfield Research, Inc., and Airborne Express.

 

Inventions

 

A partial list includes the cash register, the automobile self-starter, liquid crystal display, cellophane tape, pull-tab and pop-top beverage cans,microencapsulation, room air conditioner, carbonless copy paper.

There have been so many inventions in the Third District that it would be impossible to list them all.

 

Military Bases

 

Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Montgomery County, Ohio is the largest Air Force base in the world. WPAFB is a major "economic engine" of Montgomery County and the region.

 

Population

 

630, 730

 

Cities

 

Blanchester, Buford, Carlisle, Centerville, Clarksville, Dayton, Franklin, Germantown, Greenfield, Hillsboro, Kettering, Lebanon, Leesburg, Lynchburg, Mason, Miamisburg, Mowrystown, New Vienna, Oakwood, Sabina, Sinking Springs, Springboro, Trotwood, Waynesville, and Wilmington.

 

Unusual Features

The largest city in the district, Dayton, is home to innovation, with more patents per capita than any other city in the nation.

District Links:

District Map

District Zip Code List

Government

Higher Education in the District

Local Media

Ohio & Local Interest

Counties:

Clinton County

Highland County

Montgomery County