Butler County History Museums

Hosted by the Monroe Ohio Historical Society, this 1910 building has a long and varied history. From a general store, to a soda fountain, to a dress shop, to a local hangout, this historic museum has undergone many names and the purposes in the last century. Discover the history behind this long...

The Black Covered Bridge spans Four Mile (Talawanda) Creek and is the only covered bridge in Butler County remaining in its original location. Built in 1869, the bridge was originally known as the “Pugh’s Mill Bridge” in association with nearby grist and saw mills built by J.B. Pugh. Enjoy a scenic...

One of Butler County's foremost active landmarks, this grand four-story structure was built between 1885 and 1889 with Corinthian columns and a mansard roof. The Courthouse is an outstanding example of Second Empire architecture and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The...

The Butler County Warbirds Museum preserves historic aircrafts in their unique Middletown Hangar. Marvel at both temporary and permanent displays that emphasize the wonder and history of flight. You can even take a plane ride in one of the aircrafts! The Butler County Warbirds museum is open for...

The Canal Museum is located on the route of the Miami-Erie Canal, which was operational from 1825 - 1929. Constructed in 1982, the Canal Museum presents displays that feature the Miami-Erie Canal and the early industry of Middletown. The museum is open mid-April through mid-October and other dates...

The Chickahominy House was replicated from the Old Chickahominy House in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. It was designed to showcase the interior of a modern home from the late 1890s to early 1900s. The original house from Virginia was restored in 1955 and is now a world-famous restaurant. The...

Built in 1874, this farmhouse was the home of the leading family of the Amish-Mennonite settlement that existed in the early 19th Century and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. there are a variety of events hosted here throughout the year and it can be reserved for picnic spaces...

The Dayton-Lane Historic District encompasses homes of Hamilton's prominent industrialists. Featuring more than 200 structures represent architectural styles from the last quarter of the 19th century. The 1868 Titus Atlas of Butler County shows that the area contained within the district was only...

The log house of Zachariah Price DeWitt is the oldest remaining structure in Oxford Township. It is the last of the pioneer homesteads established along the Four-Mile Creek before Oxford Township, the town of Oxford or Miami University even existed. The DeWitt Log House is a two-story log structure...