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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 Nashville on December 16, 1864. He married Ellen Turner 85...
January 14th Civil War Event was a success!
Historic Indian Creek Distillery was the perfect place to stop in on this cold Sunday afternoon to visit with Martin Stewart, local Civil War historian. Mr. Stewart shared about the 71st Ohio Volunteer Infantry and the men who served in the company. About 50 people were in attendance for the event sponsored by the Elizabeth Township Historical...
Join us on January 14, 2024 for Civil War Historian Martin Stewart’s presentation of “REDEMPTION”
Grave Marking Ceremony – 11/11/2023
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 home. This is how the Gearheart Cemetery looks...