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.
Latest News
Gearheart Cemetery Restoration Project
Most of the cemeteries in Elizabeth Township are on township property, but one is tucked away on the private property of Mark and Cameron Armstrong on Knoop Rd. It is known as the Gearheart (Gearhart/Sheets) Cemetery. The little walled cemetery sits just feet from the north side of their beautiful...
Gravestone, Marker & Monument Cleaning & Repair Service – Limited Time Offer
Help keep Elizabeth Twp clean – sign up to be a CleanSweep volunteer!
RESOURCES: Recycling for Miami County, Ohio https://www.miamicountyrecycles.org/ Litter Prevention in Ohio https://epa.ohio.gov/make-a-difference/reduce-waste/litter-prevention-in-ohio EVENT: Hug the Earth Festival, April 23, 2023 at Lost Creek Reserve a Miami County Park...