Our Journey from 1817 to Present Day
We want to welcome you to the Monroe Ohio Historical Society! We operate three (3)
museums: an 1800’s era log cabin, a 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! Check our EVENTS!
- NEW! Photo’s of 1900’s Monroe
- Wooden replica’s of historic Monroe sites - $15
- T-Shirts with log cabin logo - $5
- Monroe History Books - $5
- Coloring Books - $5
- Note Cards - $2
- Log Cabin prints - $5
- Wooden Tree Ornaments - $5
Call or email us today to place an order. Local delivery available!
(513) 539-2270
Credit Cards accepted via PayPal!
NEW! Fire Truck Ornament
A replica of the Monroe Fire Dept 1924 Model T pumper. $5.00!
This photo is one of over 840 glass plate negatives in our museum collection.
Taken between 1892 - 1920 by Marion G. Warner who owned the general store at Main & Elm St (our 1910 building), these priceless artifacts of historic 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.
Now digitized for preservation, we can’t thank Jim enough for saving this treasured collection!
Visiting Our Museums - We are always happy to accommodate groups or schools to tour our museums, including the pioneer log cabin in the park. Call us to schedule (513) 539-2270.
The 1910 General Store & “Chickahominy House” Museums located at 2 and 10 E. Elm Street in downtown Monroe are open on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6pm - 8pm (new hours!)
See our EVENTS page to stay informed about all our activities!
Museum admission is FREE!
Gus Hinkle - livestock breeder
9/18/1918 - Gus “Doc” Hinkle and 2 of his prized stallions, Bismark & Bosseau. His farm became what we know as the Bake Farm on Cincinnati-Dayton Rd. A breeder of prized horses, rams and other livestock, it is believed Gus got his nickname from being the area’s first veterinarian.
We are now on Facebook! Please go to our page and “Like” us and we will keep you updated on our programs, share photos and historic events with you!
The 1st edition of the MONROE LEGEND newsletter is now online!
To receive your copy by mail, become a Society member today!
Our museums are now open on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6-8PM!
See the “Treasures from the Attic” display!
Spring Tea Fundraiser! Click HERE!
