Utopia
Paradise Lost
State: Ohio
County: Clermont County
Founded: 1844
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: Utopian colony
Utopia was founded as a Fourierist utopian community in 1844. The experiment lasted only three years. Today, Utopia is a tiny hamlet of a few houses along the Ohio River, its idealistic name a reminder of the failed experiment.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 30 mins
Quick Facts
- Fourierist utopian experiment
- Failed within 3 years
- Ironic name remains
Location
Address: Utopia, OH
Coordinates: 38.75, -84.0333