Miltonville in Butler County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Village of Miltonville
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2009
1. Village of Miltonville Marker
The village of Miltonville, located along the banks of Elk Creek, was platted in 1816 by George Bennett, Theophilus Eaglesfield, and Richard V. V. Crane. The creek served two grist mills, one built around 1804 and operated by a free black, Bambo Harris, and the second built by George Bennett in 1815. An Indian burial ground was located on the east bank of Elk Creek near the site of Huff's Ferry. Eagle Tavern, the area's first three-story brick inn, was a stopover for stagecoach lines traveling the Miltonville-Trenton Turnpike. The village was known for pottery factories, vineyards and wineries, and Frisch's brickyard, established in 1880. The United Brethren Church, organized in 1811, and Miltonville Cemetery were the sites of church conferences and celebrations. The Miltonville School operated from the 1800s to 1936, and the local post office was in service during the years 1889-1904.
Erected 1996 by Trenton Historical Society and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 5-9.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion
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Location. 39° 30.068′ N, 84° 27.634′ W. Marker is in Miltonville, Ohio, in Butler County. Marker is at the intersection of Elk Creek Road and Howe Road, on the right when traveling north on Elk Creek Road. Marker is near the South Madison Township Fire Station. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4398 Elk Creek Road, Middletown OH 45042, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bambo Harris Grist Mill (here, next to this marker); The Village of Trenton / The Elk Creek Baptist Church and Cemetery (approx. 1.4 miles away); Founder's Park (approx. 1.4 miles away); Middletown Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.7 miles away); Busenbark / Dr. Charles F. Richter (approx. 2.8 miles away); Middletown World War II Memorial Chapel & Plaza
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 2, 2009
2. Village of Miltonville Marker
Fire station in background.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,664 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 18, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
