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...
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...
General Membership Meeting
On Sunday, March 2, 2025, the Elizabeth Township Historical Society held its General Membership Meeting at Elizabeth Township Community Center. Presenters, Cameron Armstrong and Sharon Ochs Maingi discussed cemetery preservation with an audience of about 40 people. Mrs. Armstrong shared best...
General Membership Meeting –
Rescheduled to March 2, 2025 because of inclement weather.
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...