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Post removal should be addressed in a PM to the Admin. Reposting on the WALL will result in BANNING you from the page. 2024-25 MHS Officers:
President: Andrew Wendt
Vice President: Rick Lawson
Secretary: Deb Morrison-Snider
Treasurer: Cathy McMonigle
Past President: Sam Salmon

Trustees: Sam Ashworth, Timothy Carberry, Jeffrey Diver, Roxanna Fields, Kayla Hocz, Nicki Linville, Cam Petrocy-Hammo

nd, Jim Stabler

120 N. Verity Parkway
Middletown, OH 45042
Phone and leave message: (513) 424-5539
E-Mail: [email protected]
Thanks to MidPointe Library and The Library Lens for the use of their historic pictures and invaluable information.

06/14/2026

It's Flag Day....... and we look forward to another fun Sunday at the Canal Museum.

If you have an American Flag that needs a proper disposal please drop it off to us today between 2 and 4p and enjoy a tour of MIddletown's History!

06/09/2026

Pictured is Ferdinand VanDerveer, who was highlighted in yesterday's post.

Brigadier General Ferdinand VanDerveer (1823–1892) was born in Middletown and began his career as a lawyer before answering the call to serve in both the Mexican–American War and the Civil War. As the organizer and first colonel of the 35th Ohio Infantry, VanDerveer led hundreds of Butler County men through some of the war's most significant battles, including Perryville, Stones River, Chickamauga, and Missionary Ridge.

His dedication to public service extended beyond the battlefield. VanDerveer served as Butler County Sheriff, later became a judge, and remained a respected leader throughout his life.

Today, his legacy lives on as one of Middletown's notable citizens; a soldier, public servant, and community leader whose impact reached far beyond Butler County.

VanDerveer's final resting place was at Greenwood Cemetery in Hamilton, Ohio.

Photo courtesy of Daryl Smith.

06/08/2026

Moving into the next decade of Middletown's History, we all know that a major war (Civil War) would encompass this time period. Ahead of this time, Abraham Lincoln would make as stop across the river from Middletown at the West Middletown depot.

During the War, the 35th Ohio Volunteer Regiment would be led by Middletown Native, Ferdinand VanDerveer. During the course of the war, 4,444 Butler County men served in the conflict.

06/06/2026

Tomorrow is Sunday Funday......come join us from 2p-4p at the Canal Museum and enjoy some great Middletown History. Located on the edge of Smith Park, what a great way to learn something new historical. We can't wait to see you there.

06/04/2026

As we move into the next decade of Middletown's history, the Miami & Erie Canal was finally completed. The population of Middletown and tripled Middletown had set up a volunteer Fire Department. Other progressions occurred including a railroad and the the Hydraulic Canal which would go on powering many industries in the decades to come.

06/03/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! We hope that you can join us for the 2026 Annual Membership Meeting Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at The Shartle House beginning at 7:00 p.m. At the Annual Meeting there will be the Election of Officers and Trustees, Amendment to the Society's Bylaws and a Video Presentation to cap off the evening.

Thank you for supporting such a great organization. We greatly appreciate it!

05/29/2026

135 Years Today: this advertisement ran in the MIddletown Daily Signal for a new subdivision called Bellemonte. Bellemonte subdivision not to be confused with Bellemonte Street was laid out and divided into lots. Also pictured from the 1895 Butler County Atlas shows the Bellemonte neighborhood laid out.

Streets from 1895 that retain their names today are Stanley, The Alameda and Superior. Blue Ball Pike is now Sutphin and Grand Avenues. Washington Avenue is now Highland. Lexington Avenue is now Sherman Avenue. East Woodlawn Avenue is now Easton Avenue.

05/28/2026

Pictured is a Canal transportation advertisement from a the December 7, 1839 issue of the Middletown Mail founded by John Gallagher. The ad lists transportation prices and advertises that William McAdams is "engaged in the business of running the good canal boat Blackhawk" from Middletown to Cincinnati on the Miami and Erie Canal.

05/27/2026

As a continuance of the America250, we move to 1836-1845. In 1837 Middletown, elected the first town council which included I.T. Gibson as the frost mayor. The first newspaper came along, The Middletown Mail, in 1839. Middletown was beginning true growth in this decade with pork packing and to***co becoming a big trade here in the area.

05/26/2026

The Middletown Historical Society's Trustee Sam Ashworth had the pleasure of speaking at the dedication of two new additions to the Veterans Memorial at Woodside Cemetery & Arboretum honoring women and African Americans who served in the military.

We are so lucky to have dedicated volunteers preserving Middletown's history. Want to get involved with our wonderful organization, please reach out.

Address

120 N Verity Pkwy
Middletown, OH
45042

Telephone

+15134245539

Website

http://www.middletownhistoricalsociety.com/

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