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 Historical District, located in Miami County Ohio, and to encourage and support the preservation of Elizabeth Township as a listing on the National Registry of Historical 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.
May 5, 2024 – Staley Mill Farm Walking Tour and Bernard Vogel’s Presentation of Mill Stones and Saw Blades
Roadside Clean Sweep – April 6-20 – DUE TO RAIN EXTENDED UNTIL APRIL 27!
Historic Mills
Mills of various kinds were once very important to our communities. Check out this article from Troy Daily News in March of 1988. Two of the mills mentioned are in the Elizabeth Township Historic District:
Elizabeth Township Cemeteries
Elizabeth Township's cemeteries hold many stories that should be told. Here is one we just came upon recently: Eliab Widener was born and raised in Elizabeth Township. He was a First Lieutenant in the 71st Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. Sadly, he was killed at the Battle of...