Tippecanoe Historical Society

Tippecanoe Historical Society Preserving and maintaining a vital link to the rich history of Tipp City and Monroe Township.

08/24/2026

Hello friends, followers and members! We are working on an idea and have a question for all of you: Who has any type of clothing from eras prior to 1980 that they would be willing to let us borrow for a short period of time?

08/03/2026

Hello followers!! We are looking for feedback!! What type of info would you like to see posted on this page? What would you find interesting and helpful? We don’t want to keep the history a mystery!

07/02/2026

In honor of the celebration of the 250th Anniversary of this amazing country we live in, the museum will be closed on Saturday, July 4th. We are so proud to be able to retain and preserve so much of the history of this area! Please stop in and see us soon! We have AC! 😬 🇺🇸🎆🎇

Still haven’t been to visit our museum? Here’s another great find. This print is available for purchase in the museum....
06/22/2026

Still haven’t been to visit our museum? Here’s another great find. This print is available for purchase in the museum. Limited amount left. Read about the artist and rendering.
Museum hours, 10am-2pm Saturdays!

06/08/2026

Thanks to all who came out to the Cemetery Walk this evening! We hope you enjoyed the presentations and learning of those who came before us.

06/07/2026

Cemetery walk starting now! There’s a nice breeze and the clouds are helping. 5-7pm.

The tour is self guided and presentations repeat every 15 minutes.

Thanks to all the volunteers who make this happen! 🇺🇸

06/07/2026

Don’t forget! TOMORROW, 5-7 pm. Maps will be passed out at the entrance to the cemetery.

Historical Society Cemetery Walk 2026
Theme: Recognizing those with ties to the American Revolution
Date: Sunday, June 7, from 5-7 p.m.
Gravesites: The oldest in the cemetery--six individuals born during the years of the Revolution:
• John Murray
• Luther and Rebecca Chaffee
• David Sheets
• Abraham Favorite
• John Retter
In addition, the fathers of John Murray, David Sheets, and John Retter served during the Revolutionary War.
Presenters will be Ed Merta, Joe Bellas, Annette and Jeff Calicoat, Jackie Wahl, and a volunteer member of the Sons of the American Revolution, Lee Emerick.

05/22/2026

Don’t forget! Coming soon:

Historical Society Cemetery Walk 2026
Theme: Recognizing those with ties to the American Revolution
Date: Sunday, June 7, from 5-7 p.m.
Gravesites: The oldest in the cemetery--six individuals born during the years of the Revolution:
• John Murray
• Luther and Rebecca Chaffee
• David Sheets
• Abraham Favorite
• John Retter
In addition, the fathers of John Murray, David Sheets, and John Retter served during the Revolutionary War.
Presenters will be Ed Merta, Joe Bellas, Annette and Jeff Calicoat, Jackie Wahl, and a volunteer member of the Sons of the American Revolution, Lee Emerick.

The Tippecanoe Historical Society mystery picture this week is a bowling team made up of, left to right, Helen Timmer, F...
05/18/2026

The Tippecanoe Historical Society mystery picture this week is a bowling team made up of, left to right, Helen Timmer, Frieda Nichols, Mildred Plank, Marybelle Parsons and Betty Fox. They bowled in downtown Tipp City in the 50's. Do you know where it was located?

The Tippecanoe Historical Society mystery picture last week was of Ralph Burwell. He was an only child and was isolated...
05/16/2026

The Tippecanoe Historical Society mystery picture last week was of Ralph Burwell. He was an only child and was isolated so he wouldn't get dirty or hurt. He was a talented photographer and designed his own Christmas cards, sent to his few friends. In 1880 his father built the Burwell Building, where he lived out his days alone. He was tall and thin and always sported black suits and carried a walking stick.
Until fourth grade I lived on Walnut St. behind the Baptist Church. One day when some of the neighbor kids and I were playing in front of my house he came walking by. He offered us maple candies. His appearance frightened us and we all ran into my house. My mother knew him and told us he was harmless and it was okay to take the candy, which we did any time he came by.
Information is from Susan Furlong's book "Legendary Locals of Tippecanoe To Tipp City"
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Stop by the museum any Saturday 10-2 to learn more about Mr. Burwell and many other topics. For questions or information call 937-698-6798 or 734-845-6520.

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20 N Third Street PO Box 42
Tipp City, OH
45371

Telephone

(937) 667-4092

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