Owensville in Clermont County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Clermont County Fair
— Clermont County Bicentennial Marker —
Photographed By Kevin Conrad, August 1, 2022
1. Clermont County Fair Marker
One of the oldest fairs in Ohio. The first fair was held in Franklin, Monroe Township, in 1846. The fair was held in Bantam, 1849 - 1856. and Olive Branch, 1857 - 1863. The fair relocated to Boston; now called Owensville. The Clermont County Agricultural Society manages the fair. At first the fair was known as the Boston Fair. The first log school in Stonelick Township, 1805, was located on the site of the fairgrounds.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Entertainment.
Location. 39° 7.427′ N, 84° 8.53′ W. Marker is in Owensville, Ohio, in Clermont County. Marker can be reached from Locust Street north of West Main Street (Ohio Route 50). It is inside the fairgrounds near the Fair Board office, across from building 313 (the Commercial Building). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Locust St, Owensville OH 45160, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Owensville (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Owensville Village Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. Philomena Church (approx. 2.3 miles away); Stonelick Covered Bridge (approx. 2˝ miles away); The Waits House (approx. 3.7 miles away);
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Also see . . . Clermont County Fairgrounds History. Excerpt:
It is believed that the first baby contest was held in 1878. The top prize was $5. The first known bicycle races took place in 1895 with a purse of $50.(Submitted on August 1, 2022.)
In 1910, another 25 acres was purchased to enlarge the size of the fairgrounds and in 1911, the first grandstand was built.
Photographed By Kevin Conrad
2. Clermont County Fair Marker
Photographed By Kevin Conrad
3. Clermont County Fair Marker
Marker is in the shade, between the two white posts.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2022, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 216 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 1, 2022, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
