Butler County Archives - History in Your Own Backyard

Abandoned Railroad Bridge Abutments, Olde West Chester, Ohio

First off I would like to thank Brian Smith and Jeffrey Jakucyk. Without their expertise, this video would have never happened. Also, if anyone has any additional information to add after watching thi…[View More]

Historic Trenton, Ohio

Trenton was originally called Bloomfield, and under the latter name was platted in 1815. Bloomfield was named for Joseph Bloomfield, governor of New Jersey. In 1831, it was discovered that there was a…[View More]

Cooper House, Fairfield, Ohio

The Cooper House was built in 1924-1925 and is threatened with demolition by the City of Fairfield.

Robert Reily, founder of Wyoming, Ohio

Robert Reily was the son of pioneer educator John Reily who started Cincinnati’s earliest school in 1790.

Lemon Monroe High School

Built in 1925 the Lemon Monroe High School was added onto many times before it was demolished in 2016.

Hammond House

The Hammond House was built between 1850 & 1880. The bricks were made on site.

Bake House

The Bake house is the oldest home in Monroe, built in 1811 with all of the bricks made on site.

Mansion of Monroe

The “Mansion of Monroe” was owned by the Bernie family who owned LeSourdsville Lake. Famous movie stars would visit the home while performing at LeSourdsville. The…[View More]

Monroe Historical Society Museum

The Monroe Historical Society Museum was originally the Monroe General Store. It was built 1910.

Monroe Presbyterian Academy

The Monroe Presbyterian Academy opened in 1851 as a private school for boys. In 1876 the school was remodeled into a church.

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