Honoring Heroes Across Butler County, Ohio
Butler County is home to several tributes dedicated to the brave men and women who have served our nation. Each memorial tells a story of courage, sacrifice, and community pride, preserving the legacy of local heroes for generations to come.
USS Cincinnati Peace Pavilion
7850 VOA Park Drive | West Chester, Ohio
The USS Cincinnati served as a stalwart guardian of national security during the Cold War era. Commissioned in 1978 and decommissioned in 1996, this West Chester landmark includes original pieces of the submarine like the conning tower, rear rudder, and the reserve generator known as "The Big Red Machine." - all donated by the US Navy.
Butler County Veterans Memorial
20 New London Road | Hamilton, Ohio
This memorial sits in Veterans Park in Hamilton and contains over 700 names of local Armed Services heroes from World War I to the present. This park also features a retired Howitzer Cannon.
Veterans Memorial at Woodside Cemetery
1401 South Woodside Blvd | Middletown, Ohio
The granite Veterans Memorial inside Woodside Cemetery in Middletown is a tribute to veterans from the Mexican War up to the Air Assault in Operation Enduring Freedom. This 16-panel curved masterpiece measures 54 feet long by 8 feet high and is laser etched with the work of renowned artist, Mort Kunstler.
Butler County Warbirds Museum
2341 Wedekind Drive | Middletown, Ohio
The Butler County Warbirds Museum in Middletown provides a glimpse into many fascinating stories and over 1,800 artifacts ranging from the Civil War to the present day. Most of the heroes and veterans that are featured in the museum are from Butler County.
Soldiers, Sailors, and Pioneers Monument
1 South Monument Avenue | Hamilton, Ohio
This historic monument honors those who have fought and served our country, as well as those who first settled in Butler County. Notable features of the monument are the gorgeous stained glass windows and a temple dome that holds a 17-foot bronze statue, "Billy Yank," raising his cap in celebration of victory in the 4 year war.
Veterans Memorial at Heroes Park
6032 Morris Road | Fairfield Township, Ohio
These granite monuments that serve as the entrance to Heroes Park recognize each branch of service, etched with a patriotic scene on one side. The memorials serve to honor the sacrifices made by the armed forces.
Veterans Memorial Park
701 Wessel Drive | Fairfield, Ohio
The Veterans Memorial Park in Fairfield features a granite monument, "Tears for the Fallen," signifying tears shed for the fallen men and women of war, and a life-size bronze sculpture depicting a war veteran. Veterans Memorial Park also has a path of remembrance, engraved with the names of loved ones who have served in all branches of the armed forces.