Butler County History

Hosted by the Monroe Ohio Historical Society, the 1910 Museum 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...

This memorial sits in Butler County's Veterans Park and contains over 700 names of local Armed Services heroes from World War I to the present. This park features a retired Howitzer Cannon and also holds the Michael J. Colligan Lodge.

The Butler County Warbirds Museum provides a glimpse into many fascinating stories and over 1,800 artifacts ranging from the Civil War to present day in the historic Middletown Hangar. Most of the heroes and veterans that are featured in the museum are from Butler County. You can even take a plane...

The Canal Museum is located on the route of the Miami-Erie Canal, which was operational from 1825 until 1929. Constructed in 1982, the Canal Museum presents displays that feature the Miami-Erie Canal and the early industry of Middletown. The Canal Museum, a replica of a lock tender's house, offers...

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 farmstead in Trenton was the home of one of the leading families of the Amish-Mennonite settlement that existed in the early 19th century. The Chrisholm Historic Farmstead, now a park within MetroParks of Butler County, is a remnant of a once thriving Amish agricultural community...

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...