Butler County History

This rare, restored octagonal home was once the home of prominent Hamilton industrialist Clark Lane and is one of only 400 octagonal structures in the United States. Built in 1863 by local industrialist Clark Lane, the Victorian Gothic home is highlighted with ornate details and a unique spiral...

Butler County, Ohio holds a sweet claim to fame as the birthplace of the modern honey bee hive, a major milestone in American beekeeping history! This legacy began in 1851 with Lorenzo Lorraine Langstroth, known as the Father of American Beekeeping. Lorenzo Langstroth's groundbreaking recognition of...

The McGuffey House and Museum honors William Holmes McGuffey, who compiled the McGuffey Eclectic Readers. McGuffey, a professor of Ancient Languages and Moral Philosophy at Miami University, and his wife, built this two-story brick house in 1833 and lived there until 1836. The Eclectic Readers...

Located on Miami University's Historic Western Campus, this outdoor memorial commemorates civil rights workers who trained on the campus of The Western College for Women in preparation for registering voters in Mississippi during the summer of 1964. The murder of three of these trainees during...

The Monroe Pioneer Log Cabin, built in the 1800's, is located in Monroe Community Park. The one-room cabin still features pioneer furnishings and was dedicated to the city in 1967.

Monument Cabin is an 1804 log cabin restored on the site of old Fort Hamilton along the bank of the Great Miami River. The cabin is open to public viewing and is furnished with pieces to reflect the early pioneers of Butler County, which makes it great for educational tours! The cabin is located...

For over 60 years, the Robert A. Hefner Museum of Natural History has been educating and exciting visitors with the expansive collection from all around the world! Their mission is to teach visitors of all ages about animal biodiversity, conservation, and ecology. Stop by to explore over 53,000...

Rossville was founded in 1804 as a separate city from Hamilton. It was named after Senator James Ross of Pittsburgh, a friend of George Washington and General Arthur St. Clair. Throughout the 19th century, Rossville was known for its inns, agricultural businesses, breweries, and industry. The town...

The Salty Dog Museum takes viewers through the evolution of automobile transportation in their Shandon Museum. Featuring dozens of well-kept cars from the early 1900's which have been restored to their natural glory, this must-see museum tells the story of the automobile like never before! Here...