Magnetic Springs is a village in Leesburg Township, Union County, Ohio, United States.

Word spread across the country of these springs, and tourists began visiting from locations nationwide; even foreigners appeared occasionally.

Following the discovery of modern medicinal cures, including the vaccine for polio, the interest in natural healing remedies faded, and the city's tourism industry collapsed.

[6][7] During the Prohibition era of the 1920s, the village was a local hotbed of bootlegging and gambling, although it faced vigorous opposition from the mayor, Mary McFadden.

She also led bond raising campaigns for public services and a larger town hall, and to encourage full council meetings she cooked dinner for all the members.

There were 127 housing units at an average density of 552.2 per square mile (213.2/km2).

26.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.