Westwood, Cincinnati: Clarifying the Location Confusion
There is no neighborhood named "Westwood" within the city limits of Cincinnati, Ohio. The confusion likely arises because:
- Westwood, Ohio is a separate, incorporated village in Hamilton County, about 10 miles northwest of downtown Cincinnati.
- Cincinnati does have a Westwood neighborhood—but it's officially called Westwood and is one of the city's 52 recognized neighborhoods, located on the west side.
Correction: Cincinnati's Westwood Neighborhood
Actually, Cincinnati does have a Westwood neighborhood—it's the city's largest by area and population (~35,000). Bounded roughly by:
- North: Montana Avenue
- East: Queen City Avenue / I-75
- South: Harrison Avenue
- West: Cheviot city limits / Green Township
Key landmarks: Westwood Town Hall (historic), Gamble-Nippert Mansion, Kroger's original headquarters, Westwood First Presbyterian Church.
Westwood Village (Separate Municipality)
The Village of Westwood (pop. ~2,300) is an enclave within Green Township, adjacent to but distinct from Cincinnati's Westwood neighborhood. It has its own mayor, police, and zoning.
Bottom Line
- Cincinnati's Westwood: Large, historic west-side neighborhood inside city limits.
- Village of Westwood: Small, independent municipality outside Cincinnati, in Green Township.
If you're looking for the Cincinnati neighborhood, you're in the right city. If you mean the village, it's a separate address.