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. Major employers in the district include Wright Patterson Air Force Base, CINTAS Corp., Greenfield Research, Inc., Huhtamaki, Candlelight, NewPage Corporation, Workflow One, Appleton Paper, AM General, TimberTech and Kodak´s Inkjet Printing Solutions
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, Towns and Villages
Blanchester, Brookville, Buford, Carlisle, Centerville, Clarksville, Clayton, Dayton, Englewood, Farmersville, Franklin, Germantown, Greenfield, Harveysburg, Hillsboro, Kettering, Lebanon, Leesburg, Lynchburg, Mason, Miamisburg, Moraine, Mowrystown, New Vienna, New Lebanon, Oakwood, Philipsburg, Sabina, Sinking Spring, Springboro, Trotwood, Vandalia, Waynesville, West Alexandria, West Carrollton 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
Counties:
Clinton County
Highland County
Montgomery County
Warren County
