Butler County History
Butler County is rich with historical landmarks, museums, sculptures and historic districts! You'll see many museums and memorials throughout Butler County, reminding you of days gone by. Throughout some of Butler County's oldest communities lie stunning historic gems. Take a step back in time and experience the most stunning and significant historical landmarks in Butler County!
DeWitt Log House
4824 Trenton Oxford Rd. Oxford OH 45056Location: Oxford
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...
Dudley Woods Park
5591 Hankins Rd. Liberty Township OH 45044Location: Liberty Township
Dudley Woods Park encompasses 11.4 acres of natural hiking trails in the woods around the pond, picnic shelter, playground, wildlife watching, and many more family activities. Enjoy wildlife hiking along Gregory Creek. Be sure to check out the Gregory Log Cabin, home to one of Liberty Township's...
Elisha Morgan Farm Mansion
6181 Ross Rd. Fairfield OH 45014Location: Fairfield
The Elisha Morgan Mansion is a Flemish Bond brick farm mansion built c.1817, and stands as a treasured historic landmark in the City of Fairfield. It has been determined that the house, as it presently stands, was constructed in three stages. The original Federal style front portion, facing Ross...
German Village Historic District
Vine St. & Dayton St. Hamilton OH 45011Location: Hamilton
German Village is a nine-block historic district located immediately north of Hamilton's central business district, and adjacent to the Great Miami River. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1991. It was the first residential development outside of Fort Hamilton...
Governor Bebb MetroPark
1979 Bebb Park Ln. Okeana OH 45053Location: Okeana/Shandon
Governor Bebb MetroPark features a historical pioneer village, which includes the log house birthplace of William Bebb, Butler County native and Ohio's nineteenth governor, a general store, blacksmith's shop, one-room schoolhouse, tavern, and more! Governor Bebb MetroPark is 264 acres of hardwood...
Heroes Park
6116 Morris Rd. Fairfield Township OH 45011Location: Fairfield Township
Heroes Park is located at the corner of Millikin and Morris Road, behind the township's administration building. The park has a large veteran memorial located at the entrance. The granite monuments recognize each branch of service, etched with a patriotic scene on one side, and serve to honor the...
Highlands Historic District
Central Ave. to Superior Ave. Middletown OH 45044Location: Middletown
The Highlands Historic District in Middletown features over 60 architecturally distinctive homes, with the oldest built in 1894 by Charles Goldman. Stroll the tree lined streets and enjoy the unique architecture.
Hueston Woods State Park Pioneer Farm Museum
6924 Brown Rd. Oxford OH 45056Location: Oxford
The Pioneer Farm Museum property has three buildings: the 1836 Doty Home, the former Oxford Township Trustees' Building, and an 1840s dairy barn moved from Trotwood, Ohio. The house was built by Joseph Morris in 1836. He lost the property to his creditors in the 1840s and it was purchased by his...
Hughes Schoolhouse
6010 Princeton Rd. Hamilton OH 45011Location: Liberty Township
Built in 1887, the Hughes School House in Liberty Township functioned as a learning space for first through eighth graders until 1922. The one-room schoolhouse is furnished today just as it was in 1887. Open for private tours and special events. Can view exterior of the building dawn to dusk.
Karl E. Limper Geology Museum
501 E High St Oxford OH 45056Location: Oxford
The Karl E. Limper Geology Museum holds a collection of specimen to teach visitors appreciate basic geological concepts and spark curiosity. Featuring a collection of minerals, meteors, and fossils, there is no shortage of history to view. In addition to world class specimen, be sure to check out...