Monroe Ohio Historical Society

Our Journey from 1817 to Present Day

OHIO

We want to welcome you to the Monroe Ohio Historical Society! We operate three (3) museums: an 1800’s era log cabin, the 1910 General Store, and our home, a replica of the Williamsburg Virginia, Chickahominy House.

Become a Society member:!

Only $10/yr! JOIN TODAY!

As you browse our pages, remember: Every day you are a part of our history & the memories you make along the way are your living legacy.

Located in Butler County, Ohio, the Monroe Historical Society’s mission is to acquire, preserve, exhibit and interpret the proud history of hometown Monroe!

The Monroe Historical Society has the perfect gift for the history lover! Visit our gift shop!

Wooden Replica’s of old Monroe by Cat’s Meow
Tee Shirts with log cabin logo
Apple Butter - only a few left!
Monroe History Books
Coloring Books
Note Cards
Log Cabin prints
1910 Museum Tree Ornaments

Call or email us today to place an order. Local delivery available!

539-2270

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SPECIAL EDITION REPLICAS
by “Cat’s Meow” of the 1910 Museum (1910-2010) are now on sale! $15

To order, call us at 539-2270
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This photo is of downtown Monroe on November 29, 1907.
The white horse & buggy is parked in front of the LH Bunnell Grocer. Next door to the right was the IO Byer Grocery & Hardware Store.
Did you know? Main St in the early 1900’s is modern day Old Street!

This photo is one of hundreds of glass plate negatives in our museum collection.

Taken in the early 1900’s by M.G. Warner who owned the general store at Main & Elm St (our 1910 building), these priceless artifacts of Monroe were found by Mr. James Price in an outdoor shed when the building next door (where our main museum is today) was being prepared for demolition .

Currently in the process of being digitized, we can’t thank Jim enough for saving this treasured collection!

May 19 & June 16 we will be demonstrating the MG Warner glass plate negative scanning project. See history come alive!

Visiting Our Museums - We are always happy to accommodate groups or school tours through our museums, including the pioneer log cabin in the park. Call us to schedule 539-2270.

The 1910 General Store & “Chickahominy House” Museums at 2 and 10 E. Elm Street in downtown Monroe are open on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10am - 2pm (except January & February) Visit our gift shop. Admission is FREE!

NOW SHOWING Louise Smiths hand decorated Fabergé style Eggs! Over 150 now adorn the museum. Meet the artist May 19!