Little Miami History Connection

Name: Little Miami History Connection
Address: PO Box 189, Morrow, OH, 45152, US
Telephone: 5134720117

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Little Miami History Connection

We are the historical society that represents Hamilton, Harlan, Salem and Washington Townships.

The society is a bridge connecting past, present and future generations.

09/02/2026

In contrast to today’s busy, ever-expanding intersection of SR 22&3 (Montgomery Rd.) and SR 48, we highlight excerpts from Beer’s History of Warren County (page 618) calling out Hopkinsville as one of the oldest villages in Hamilton Township and the home to the first post office in the township. Quite a sharp contrast between 1808 and 2026!

We are looking for stories from this area, did anyone else call it “Hop-Town”?

08/26/2026

Did you know that one of the earliest settlements of Warren County was just west of Morrow along what we now know as Stubbs Mills Road and is the namesake for the Mounts park?

According to The History of Warren County by W.H. Beers, “Mounts’ Station” was established in October 1795 by the families of William P. Mounts, Thomas Forsha, Thomas Leonard and Thomas Watson on land purchased from a Robert Todd by Martin Varner and William Mounts. In October of 1791 (see excerpt from page 606). To commemorate this settlement there is a stone marker located at the Mounts park that was dedicated in October 1940.

As we approach the 231st anniversary of this event, we ask our community for any stories, lore and family connections to this important historical event in our area.

08/19/2026

Did you realize that your library is over 140 years old? As we are looking forward to a new edition of the library we wanted to celebrate the history of this venerable institution. Does anyone recall where the original library was located in 1884?

This flyer is from the 2005 celebration.

08/12/2026

As school gets back in session, check out this photo of the Morrow High School Band! We believe it is from the late 1940's. We would love to hear if you recognize anyone in this photo or know the exact year.

As a brief reminder, our History Center in Maineville Elementary is open Tuesdays and Wednesday from 10 - 2 and we would love for you to stop by. In case of inclement weather, we follow the closure policy of Little Miami Schools.

We are beginning to work on this year's Christmas ornament. We still have the following past ornaments available: Pleasant Plain Elementary (now Plain Folk Cafe), Morrow Elementary (now the Morrow Arts Center), Maineville Elementary, Butlerville Elementary, and the first Little Miami High School (Welch Road).

The ornaments are gold plated brass, make great gifts and are $20 each. You can purchase them on our website, LittleMiamiHistory.org, or in our History Center. Thanks for supporting local history!

07/28/2026

If you went to the lumberyard back in 1887 you could fill your wagon with lumber for less than $45!

What do you think Mr. Ayres was building?

07/15/2026

Today we wanted to share a class photo from Morrow High School Class of 1940.

Recognize anyone?

07/01/2026

A Glimpse into the Past: From New Columbia to Pleasant Plain
This week we highlight a community on the very edge of the Little Miami District. The story of Pleasant Plain begins in 1852 when a man named Samuel Craig laid out the initial layout for a settlement he called New Columbia. Strategically positioned along the Marietta & Cincinnati Railroad line, the small town quickly found its purpose as an essential shipping and transit hub for regional agricultural goods. By 1860, the Ohio Legislature officially changed the community's name to Pleasant Plain, a title that perfectly mirrors the flat, welcoming landscape of Harlan Township.
The town currently boasts multiple businesses including the Plain Folk Café located in the old schoolhouse, McHenry Farm Equipment that has been in business since 1922, Goodwin Farms and Plain Folk General Store in the old W.M. Kenney store on St. Rt. 132, just to name a few.
In 2027 the town will celebrate its 175th anniversary with a celebration on September 10-12 next year. Stay tuned on our page for additional details as they become available.

06/24/2026

Come join us for the Hamilton Township Freedom Festival Parade & Fireworks in Maineville this Saturday from 5 - 10 PM at Testerman Park.

Come by and see us at booth 36 for some interactive displays, historical objects and merchandise.

Hope to see you there!

06/02/2026

This excerpt is from the Little Miami Express dated September 20, 1982, Butlerville News column. "Each year the fourth Friday in September is set by official proclamation as "American Indian Day". The purpose is to honor our Native Americans to gain a better understanding of our relationship with present day citizens. The day was first proclaimed in 1916.

05/26/2026

We have highlighted the one room schools in Harlan Township on this 1875 map. They are: Butlerville, Level, Brimstone, Chestnut Ridge, New Hope, Pleasant Plain, Osceola, Edwardsville, Victor and Middleboro.

Do you know anyone who attended one of these schools?

Address

PO Box 189
Morrow, OH
45152

Telephone

5134720117

Website

http://LittleMiamiHistory.org/

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