Each year, Elizabeth Township Historical Society places flags on the graves of all Veterans buried in Elizabeth Township Historic District cemeteries for Memorial Day (also known as Decoration Day). Volunteers ensure each Veteran has a flag in a holder next to their headstone. We believe it is important to recognize the sacrifice these men and...

... buried at Knoop Cemetery on the Miami County Park Districts Lost Creek Reserve. The picturesque setting under the tall trees at the old Knoop Homestead provided the perfect backdrop for the meaningful service. It was a memorable day. There were many people gathered to honor the three soldiers: Private Eli Dye Musician John E. Strong Bugler...

A HUGE Thank You to local historian, Bernard Vogel, for his informative presentation entitled Mill Stones and Saw Blades, and to hosts, Joe and Melissa Duer, of Historic Staley Farm and Indian Creek Distillery for the tour of the Staley grist mill and sawmill. It was an interesting look back in time. And as always, thank you to our wonderful...

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'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...

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...