Owensville in Clermont County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Owensville Village Hall
— Clermont County Bicentennial Marker —
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 23, 2016
1. Owensville Village Hall Marker
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The Owensville Village Hall was built as a Methodist Episcopal in 1859 and later
housed a Church of Christ. The village purchased the building in 1988 and utilizes it as village hall. On July 14, 1863, Confederate States General John Hunt Morgan’s Raiders rode their horses into the building to capture a man who had shot at them from the steeple.First known as Boston, the village was settled in 1832. It was renamed Owensville by William Owens the first postmaster. The village was laid out in 1836 by James McKinnie and incorporated in 1867 and consisted of 77 acres.
Erected 2003 by Clermont County Bicentennial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is July 14, 1863.
Location. 39° 7.357′ N, 84° 8.189′ W. Marker is in Owensville, Ohio, in Clermont County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (U.S. 50) and South Broadway Street (Ohio Route 132/276), on the right when traveling east on West Main
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Owensville (approx. 0.3 miles away); Clermont County Fair (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. Philomena Church (approx. 2.7 miles away); Stonelick Covered Bridge (approx. 2.8 miles away); The Waits House (approx. 3.8 miles away); Batavia Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 3.8 miles away); The Bicentennial Window (approx. 3.8 miles away); Distinguished Citizens Of Clermont County Ohio (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Owensville.
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 23, 2016
2. Owensville Village Hall Marker
full view of marker and building
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 23, 2016
3. Owensville Village Hall Marker
old stone plaque in gable
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 424 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 4, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
