The early city was a popular stopping-off point for boatmen traveling along the Miami and Erie Canal.

The original downtown purportedly included a large number of bars and a red light district.

Development of the railroads in the 1850s and 1860s put the canals out of business and slowed the city's initially rapid growth.

Ruins of a repair shop (yard barn) for the old Inter-Urban rail system can still be seen on the outskirts of town.

As Tippecanoe City grew, it merged with Hyattsville, a contiguous village, located on present-day Hyatt Street.

Postal Service abbreviated the post office's name to Tipp City to resolve delivery errors with Tippecanoe, Ohio.

The development of U.S. Route 25 (County Road 25-A) and subsequently Interstate 75 brought construction and vibrance back to the town throughout the 20th century.

On June 8, 2022, a tornado struck Tipp City, causing heavy damage to a Meijer distribution center in the area.

Tipp City is located on the Miami River, approximately 10 miles north of Dayton and has direct highway access to Interstate 75.

The cultural focus of Tipp City is largely based on high school and community-gathering events.

In the fourth week of September each year, the city, in partnership with local garden center Spring Hill Nurseries, puts on the Mum Festival, the largest community event of the year, attracting visitors from neighboring towns and cities to the parade, car cruise in and festival grounds.

Park facilities include tennis courts, basketball courts, swimming pool, athletic fields, picnic shelters, playground equipment, nature trails, driving range, batting cages, community canoe livery and boat ramp on the Great Miami River.

City Park also is home to a historic structure called the "Roundhouse," a favorite spot for family picnics and reunions.

Tipp-Monroe Community Services hosts a summer playground at the Roundhouse for eight weeks, while organizations such as the Mum Festival Committee utilize the facility for their annual events.

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