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
Thank you to our Volunteers
Elizabeth Township Historical Society wishes to thank the followings volunteers who turned out for 5 workdays at the Casstown Cemetery: Martin Stewart, Rex Maggert, Stephanie Winchester, Wendy Watson, Sharon Maingi, John Maingi, Mary Beth George, Carmony Goecke, and Kerry Elifritz. Together they...
Thank you to Eden Harbaugh
ETHS would like to recognize Eden Harbaugh from Scouting America Troop #5788 of Troy, Ohio for her work with our War Veteran Memorial Project at Casstown Cemetery. Eden organized volunteers and with their help, completed cleaning of 34 War Veteran headstones, as well as clearing encroaching...
Fund Raising Goal Reached!
ETHS has met the fund-raising goal for our cemetery project! We wish thank the following for their support in honoring the memory of our local War Veterans by maintaining and restoring their monuments at Casstown Cemetery: Miami County Foundation Baird Funeral Home Funeral Directors Life Insurance...
Count Down to the Betsy Bearcats Classic Softball Tournament and Ice Cream Social – July 20, 2025
Elizabeth Township Cemeteries Book
Elizabeth Township Historical Society has a wonderful and informative new book available for sale! The book is entitled, The Cemeteries of the Elizabeth Township Miami County, Ohio Historic District. It was written by Sharon Ochs Maingi, a trustee of the historical society. Photos, maps, a list of...