Miami County, Ohio
African Jackson Cemetery
Arrowston
Baumgardner, William, House and Farm Buildings
Bradford Junction Interlocking Tower
Casstown Lutheran Stone Church
Covington Historic Government Building
Culbertson, Robert, House
Detrick Milling and Distilling Company
Dunlap, William K., House
Dye, John Minor, Stone House
Eldean Covered Bridge
Elizabeth Township Rural Historic District
First Presbyterian Church
Fort Piqua Hotel
Hayner, Mary Jane, House
Hobart Circle Historic District
Hobart, E. A., House
Hobart, William, Vacation House
House at 1022 West Main Street
House at 121 South Ridge
House at 129 South Ridge
House at 145 South Ridge
House at 203 Penn Road
Iddings, Benjamin, Log House
Lockington Locks Historical Area
McKinley School
Miami County Courthouse and Power Station
Newberry Township School
Old Tippecanoe Main Street Historic District
Overfield Tavern
Piqua High School
Piqua Historical Area State Memorial
Piqua-Caldwell Historic District
Plainview Farm
Pleasant Hill United Church of Christ
Rial, York, House
Saunders Seed Company
Saunders, Elizabeth Sheets, Farm
Sheets, Andrew, House
Staley Farm
Troy Public Square
Twin Arch Stone Culvert
Weddle, Callahill and Priscilla, House
Williams, Judge Henry, House
Zollinger, S., Company Building
1804 Iddings Log House
1804 Quaker Meeting House
1856
Alexander Post No. 158 G.A.R. Civil War Memorial
Battle of Pickawillany
Bradford
Bradford Fire of 1920
Brigadier General John Webb
Brown Township School District #6
Capt. Don Gentile
Charles Furnas 1880- 1941
Clayton Brukner
Courthouses and Jail
Covington American Legion Monument
Covington Civil War Monument
Covington Veterans Memorial
Covington WWI Memorial
Dilts Warehouse Plant No. 1
Eldean Covered Bridge
Elizabeth Township
Engine Storage Location
Forest Hill Union Cemetery
Fort Buchanan
Fort Pickawillany
Fort Rowdy
Hanktown
Historic Lock 12
Hobart Brothers Company
Hospital Care
Hyattsville
In Commemoration of the 94th & 110th RegÂ’s. O.V.I.
Indian Agency House
J. Scott Garbry
Jacob Knoop
John Hoover
John Johnston
Johnston Barn
Junior Girls Canteen 1943-1946
Lena
LFWB&G Building
Lincoln's Funeral Car
Lock Nine
Lock Nine Riverfront Park
Lockington Dam
Main Street
Miami and Erie Canal
Miami and Erie Canal
Miami and Erie Canal
Miami and Erie Canal Lock 15
Miami County War Savings Quota Plaque
Michael Ingle
Nancy Currie- Gregg
Newton Township Civil War Memorial
Overfield Tavern
Pennsylvania Railroad "BF" Tower
Phoneton
Phoneton
Pickawillany
Piqua
Piqua Veterans Memorial
Piqua Veterans Memorial
Piqua's Early African-American Heritage
Piqua's Vietnam Home Front / William H. Pitsenbarger
Prehistoric Indian Mound
Public History Movement
Public Square
Randolph Settlement
Robert N. Hartzell
Rose Hill Cemetery 1849
Rural Electrification
Shawnee Bridge
SheriffÂ’s House and Jail
Site of Smokehouse
Staunton Veterans Memorial
Taylorsville
The 1913 Flood
The Brick Wall
The Cider House
The Courtyard
The Dilbone Massacre
The Eldean Bridge
The Fruit Kiln
The Mills Brothers
The Old National Road
The Underground Railroad in West Milton
The Village of Huntersville
Thomas Cemetery / Abraham Thomas
Tipp City Veterans Memorial
Troy Civil War Monument
Troy Presbyterian Church
Troy Veterans Memorial
Troy's Public Square & Third Courthouse
Twin Arch Stone Culvert
United Spanish War Veterans
USAF Pararescue Memorial Parkway
Vice Admiral Stephen Clegg Rowan
WACO
WACO
WACO Aircraft Company
West Milton Friends Meeting
West Milton Korean War Memorial
William H. Pitsenbarger
William Moore McCullough / Civil Rights Movement in Piqua
William Pitsenbarger
World War I Roll of Honor
During the 19th century, Miami County experienced significant growth and development. The construction of the Miami and Erie Canal, which ran through the county, played a vital role in the expansion of trade and transportation in the region. This helped establish Miami County as an important center for agriculture, manufacturing, and commerce. The county became known for its production of corn, wheat, and livestock, as well as textiles, paper, and agricultural machinery.
Miami County played a small but significant role during the American Civil War. Many residents enlisted in the Union army and fought in famous battles such as Gettysburg. The county also provided resources and support to the Union cause. After the war, Miami County continued to thrive economically, with its agricultural and manufacturing sectors experiencing growth.
In the 20th century, Miami County embraced modernization and industrialization. The construction of highways and the growth of automobile manufacturing brought new opportunities to the county. Companies such as Hobart Corporation and Airstream Inc., which produced kitchen equipment and recreational vehicles, respectively, were founded in the county and became major employers. Today, Miami County remains a vibrant community, known for its historical significance, agricultural heritage, and commitment to economic development.
Brief timeline of the history of Miami County, Ohio:
- 1807 - Miami County, Ohio is established and named after the Miami Indian tribe.
- 1810 - Piqua becomes the first village to be settled within the county.
- 1814 - Troy is founded as another major settlement in Miami County.
- 1823 - The Miami and Erie Canal is completed, connecting Miami County to the Ohio River.
- 1839 - The first courthouse is built in the county seat, Troy.
- 1851 - The railroad reaches Miami County, enhancing transportation and trade.
- 1878 - The National Soldiers' and Sailors' Home is established in Dayton, providing care for veterans.
- 1913 - A devastating flood hits Miami County, causing significant damage to cities and farmland.
- 1922 - Hobart Welded Steel Houses are manufactured in Troy, revolutionizing home construction.
- 1971 - The Miami County Courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 2001 - The Great Miami Riverway project is launched, focusing on recreational development along the river.
This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Miami County, Ohio.