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
This is a charcoal drawing of Mary Emma Benham who was born in Elizabeth Township in 1862. Emma (or Aunt Emmie), a descendant of the Gearhart, Bousman, Jackson and Benham pioneer families of Elizabeth Township, spent virtually her entire life living in the same home. She attended the first Kyle...
SUTHERLY FAMILY SERIES Part#3
In the 1950s and 1960s, the farm on State Route 201 was a gathering place for friends and neighbors, with pickup basketball games, and horse and pony rides up and down the road. Among those who took part in these rides were Harold and Alma Young (and occasionally their children, Dave, Phil, and...
Sutherly Family Series Part 2.
In 1929, just prior to the Great Depression, Angelo W.(“A.W.” or “Ang”) and May Miller moved from Greene County to a farm they had purchased at 2570 S. State Route 201 with their 14-year-old daughter, Catherine, better known to most as “Kate.” A.W. Miller (1876-1953) was a farmer, but in his...
Sutherly Family Series Part 1.
The following series of posts will be centered on a well-known family of Elizabeth Township. The Sutherly family have been an integral part of the agricultural heritage of Elizabeth Township for over one hundred years. Their dedication to excellence in the science and labor of farming is a...
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Here is an aerial photo from the late 1960s of Trails End Farm. Owned for these many years by the Harold Young family, it is located at the corner of State Routes 201 and 41 in Elizabeth Township. The farm has served many purposes. Elizabeth Township Historical Society members can read more about...