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
ETHS Receives $4,000 grant towards Casstown Cemetery Veterans Headstone Restoration, Sections A-D
Thank you Miami County Foundation! Now our real work begins raising the necessary additional funds to make this project a reality. If you can help, please consider a tax deductible donation to this worthy cause! For more information and to access a donor form, click the READ MORE link, then follow...
Betsy Bearcat softball tournament becomes kickball tournament due to heavy rain.
The rain didn't let up Sunday, July 17, 2022, but neither did the Betsy Bearcat spirit. We still had hotdogs and ice cream and visited with friends and neighbors at our ice cream social. What was going to be a softball tournament turned into a few rousing games of kickball in the gym....and you...
2nd Annual Betsy Bearcat Classic Softball Tournament and Ice Cream Social sponsored by Elizabeth Township Historical Society
Upcoming Event: The 2nd Annual Betsy Bearcat Classic Softball Tournament and Ice Cream Social sponsored by Elizabeth Township Historical Society Sunday July 17, 2022 from 1:00-? Come join the fun as a participant or spectator and enjoy the games, food and fellowship! Contact Nic Rice at...
ETHS Genealogy Night
The ETHS Genealogy Night, held at Elizabeth Township Community Center, was enjoyable and very informative. Participants were given an overview on the wonderful resources the Troy Local History Library has to offer in researching family history, as well as learning about the presenters' own family...