Greene County, Ohio
Antioch Hall, North And South Halls
Ballard Road Covered Bridge
Bank Of Xenia
Barrett, George, Concrete House
Bath Township Consolidated School
Berryhill-Morris House
Brick Quarters Historic District
C. N. & I. Department Power House
Carnegie Library (Old Wilberforce University Campus)
Cedarville Opera House
Conner, Alexander, House
Dean Family Farm
Dean Family Farm Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Downtown Xenia Historic District
East Second Street District
East Second Street District(Boundary Increase)
Emery Hall
Fairborn Theatre
Grinnell Mill Historic District
Harper Mausoleum and Harper, George W., Memorial Entrance
Hollencamp House
Huffman Field
Jamestown Opera House
Main Street Historic District
McDonald Farm
Mercer Log House
Millen-Schmidt House
Old Hotel, The
Patterson, Samuel N., House
Reid, Whitelaw, House
South School
Tawawa Chimney Corner
Waterstreet Historic District
Whitehall Farm
Whiteman, Benjamin, House
Wickersham House
Williamson Mound State Memorial
Wright Brothers Hill-Memorial
Xenia Carnegie Library
Yellow Springs Historic District
Young, Col. Charles, House
74th Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry
A Starting Device
Albert Baker Football Practice Field
Antioch College
Antioch College / and Glen Helen
April 3, 1974 Xenia Tornado Memorial
Ballard Road Covered Bridge
Beaver Cemetery/Church Veterans Memorial
Beavercreek Veterans Memorial #1
Beavercreek Veterans Memorial #2
Beavercreek Veterans Memorial #3
Beavercreek Veterans Memorial #4
Biplanes to Rocket Science
Birthplace of Flight
Birthplace of Tecumseh
Brigadier General Benjamin Oliver Davis, Sr.
Camp Birch
Carnegie Library (1907)
Cedarville
Cedarville
Cedarville Civil War Monument
Cedarville North Cemetery
Central State University
Charles Young
Civil War Veterans Memorial
Clifton Gorge
Clifton Gorge Marker
Clifton Mill
Col. Daniel Boone
Collins School
Colonel Charles Young House
Commuter Flyers
Cow Pasture to Flight School
Desert Shield - Desert Storm - Persian Gulf Memorial
Engle Mill Road Covered Bridge
Erastus Mitchell Birch
Final Honors
First Courthouse of Greene County
Flying Field to Air Force Base
Follow the Flight Path
Galloway Cabin
Galloway Hall
Galloway Log House / Xenia Tornado, April 3, 1974
George Barrett Cement House
Glen Helen Natural Area
Godfrey Brown
Greene County Civil War Memorial
Greene County War Memorial
Hallie Quinn Brown
Helen Hooven Santmyer
Historic Grinnell Mill
Historic Little Miami River
Historical Clifton
Honor
Horace Mann
Huffman Dam
Huffman Prairie Flying Field
Huffman Prairie Flying Field
In Case of Floods ...
In Commemoration of the Courage, Perseverance and Achievement of Wilbur and Orville Wright
In Grateful Remembrance
John Bryan
Kenton's Gantlet [Gauntlet]
Kezia Emery Hall (1913)
Logans Memorial Day Order
Lt. Charles Young at Wilberforce University
Martin Robison Delany
Martin Robison Delany
McDonald Stone Quarry
Miss that Tree!
Moncure Daniel Conway / The Conway Colony
Mormon Migration, Kirkland Camp / Facts About Kirkland Camp
Old Chillicothe
Old Wilberforce University Campus at Tawawa Springs
Orton Memorial
Paul Robeson
Payne Theological Seminary
Pioneer Achievements
Red Eagles
Site of Old Chillicothe
Stevenson Cemetery Gate
Stevenson Cemetery Veterans Memorial
Stevenson Road Covered Bridge
Ten Kentucky Soldiers Memorial
The Bullskin Trail
The First Airport
The Sexton Point
They Had Done It!
Trials in an Old Swamp
U Mkvwalamakufewa Tikvmfa / Memorial to Tecumtha
Union Meeting House Organized in 1807 / Union Seminary Organized in 1809
Virginia Hamilton
War Savings Stamps
Wilberforce University / Distinguished Wilberforceans
William Maxwell
Women Airforce Service Pilots
Xenia Station
Yellow Springs
In the early 1800s, settlers began to arrive in Greene County, attracted by the fertile soil and opportunities for farming. The county quickly became a significant agricultural center, with crops such as corn, wheat, and tobacco playing a vital role in the local economy. The county seat, Xenia, was founded in 1803 and served as an important hub for commerce and transportation.
During the mid-19th century, Greene County saw significant growth and development. The arrival of railroads facilitated the transportation of goods, further boosting the local economy. The county also played a role in the Underground Railroad, with many abolitionists providing aid to freedom seekers passing through the region.
Greene County has a rich cultural history as well. The renowned African American poet Paul Laurence Dunbar was born in Dayton, which was once part of Greene County. Dunbar's work played a significant role in African American literature and his legacy is celebrated today.
In recent decades, Greene County has experienced continued growth and development. The county is home to numerous parks, scenic areas, and historical sites that attract visitors. The economy has diversified, with healthcare, education, and manufacturing becoming important sectors. Today, Greene County remains a vibrant community, proudly preserving its historic roots while embracing the future.
Brief timeline of the history of Greene County, Ohio:
- 1803 - Greene County is formed from portions of Hamilton and Ross Counties.
- 1804 - Town of Xenia is established as the county seat.
- 1851 - The Little Miami Railroad reaches Greene County, boosting economic growth.
- 1900 - The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, conduct experimental flights in Greene County.
- 1948 - Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is established, becoming an important military installation.
- 1999 - The Xenia Tornado strikes, causing significant damage to the city.
This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Greene County, Ohio.