Butler County History Museums
Discover the rich history and culture of Butler County, Ohio through any of our captivating history museums. Immerse yourself in the stories, art, and artifacts that have shaped our communities. Our history museums offer a unique perspective on the people, places, and events that have helped define our county.
Elisha Morgan Farm Mansion
6181 Ross Rd. Fairfield OH 45014Location: Fairfield
The Elisha Morgan Mansion is a Flemish Bond brick farm "mansion," built c.1817, and stands as a treasured historic landmark in the City of Fairfield. It has been determined that the house, as it presently stands, was constructed in three stages. The original Federal style front portion, facing Ross...
Governor Bebb MetroPark
1979 Bebb Park Ln. Okeana OH 45053Location: Okeana/Shandon
The smell of fresh air and a bit of historical flavor are just a few of the ingredients that bring a touch of nostalgia to this preserve. The Governor Bebb Preserve features a historical pioneer village, which includes the log house birthplace of William Bebb, Butler County native and Ohio's...
Highlands Historic District
Central Ave. to Superior Ave. Middletown OH 45044Location: Middletown
The Highlands Historic District features over 60 architecturally distinctive homes, with the oldest built in 1894 by Charles Goldman.
Hueston Woods State Park Pioneer Farm Museum
6924 Brown Rd. Oxford OH 45056Location: Oxford
The Pioneer Farm Museum property has three buildings: the 1836 Doty Home, the former Oxford Township Trustees' Building (moved from East High Street in 2007), and an 1840s dairy barn moved from Trotwood, Ohio, when the original barn burned in 1980. The house was built by Joseph Morris in 1836, and...
Hughes Schoolhouse
6010 Princeton Rd. Hamilton OH 45011Location: Liberty Township
This restored, one-room schoolhouse was built in 1887 and is still decorated in authentic furnishings.
Karl E. Limper Geology Museum
501 E High St Oxford OH 45056Location: Oxford
The Karl E. Limper Geology Museum holds a collection of specimen to teach visitors appreciate basic geological concepts and spark curiosity. Featuring a collection of minerals, meteors, and fossils, there is no shortage of history to view. In addition to world class specimen, be sure to check out...
Lane-Hooven House
319 N. Third St. Hamilton OH 45011Location: Hamilton
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...
McGuffey House and Museum
401 E. Spring St. Oxford OH 45056Location: Oxford
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...
Monroe Pioneer Log Cabin
500 S. Main St. Monroe OH 45050Location: Monroe
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.
National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting
8070 Tylersville Rd. West Chester OH 45069Location: West Chester
The former home of the Voice of America Bethany Station now features displays relating to the history of the Voice of America; broadcast history in the region; the development of radio technology; and on-going amateur radio communications. First operational in 1944, the Voice of America Bethany...