About Us
Many early pioneer families have remained for generations in our beautiful township, their homesteads nestled amid rolling hills, breathtaking vistas, and fields of grain.
Carol Marker Mumford was one of those pioneer descendants.
Carol knew that Elizabeth Township was a well-spring of history, a “living museum.” Today, we look back at her spirited, stalwart endeavor with gratitude.
Our Mission
To preserve the provenance and the continuing heritage lifestyle of the people and place of Elizabeth Township.
Our Purpose
To promote interest in the history and cultural heritage of the Elizabeth Township Historic District, located in Miami County Ohio, and to encourage and support the preservation of Elizabeth Township as a listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
To collect, preserve, and share appropriate items and information pertaining to the history of the township and the families therein.
To maintain a library and to publish, whenever possible, appropriate materials relating to local history, genealogical research, architectural, cultural, and social growth in the township.
To encourage the education of all citizens of the Township in historical studies and pursuits.
To cooperate wherever possible with historical societies throughout the country and with other groups having similar purposes.
Membership
Open to all individuals interested in the purposes of the Society. There are three very reasonably priced levels of membership: Individual, Family, and Supporting.
Membership includes a quarterly newsletter (February, May, August, November) with many interesting articles and photos of the people and places of Elizabeth Township’s past and present.
Latest News
SUTHERLY FAMILY SERIES POST #6: While Wes and Kate Sutherly were neither born in Elizabeth Township, they loved their community. They served actively as members of Cove Spring Church and on a committee of concerned township citizens that in 1993 opposed the potential expansion of Interstate 675...
SUTHERLY FAMILY SERIES POST #5:
The Sutherly grandchildren (ten in total) grew up in Elizabeth Township, the third generation to do so. They went to Elizabeth Elementary School and Miami East High School, participating in many school activities. Their participation in 4-H and FFA have also been a part of this family’s story. The...
SUTHERLY FAMILY SERIES Part 4
Wes and Kate’s farm eventually became known as “the dairy” as it was where their four sons milked Holsteins until 2003. Even after Wes and Kate’s children married and had families of their own, the dairy remained the hub for Sunday evening meals. Without fail, Kate had a big batch of salted or...
SUTHERLY FAMILY SERIES Part#3
In the 1950s and 1960s, the farm on State Route 201 was a gathering place for friends and neighbors, with pickup basketball games, and horse and pony rides up and down the road. Among those who took part in these rides were Harold and Alma Young (and occasionally their children, Dave, Phil, and...
Sutherly Family Series Part 2.
In 1929, just prior to the Great Depression, Angelo W.(“A.W.” or “Ang”) and May Miller moved from Greene County to a farm they had purchased at 2570 S. State Route 201 with their 14-year-old daughter, Catherine, better known to most as “Kate.” A.W. Miller (1876-1953) was a farmer, but in his...