WELCOME TO THE
MORGAN TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY
WEBSITE
A scene of Morgan
Township 19th century rural life
as depicted in the 1875
Butler County Atlas.
MISSION
The Morgan Township Historical Society is an organization which
exists to collect and preserve historical records of the township. These resources will be made available to
educate and promote an appreciation of the local history.
GOALS:
1.
To
compile an historical record of the township.
2.
To
provide programs of historical significance.
3.
To
discover historical structures and landmarks in the township.
4.
To
encourage active membership.
5.
To
secure financial support.
TIME AND PLACE
Meetings are held at
the Morgan Township Administration Building at 3141 Chapel Road on the third Saturday
of each month at 10:00 am from March
through December. Visitors
are always welcome to the meetings where coffee and cookies are available
during the social period prior to the meeting of the day.
Executive committee meetings,
as convened by the President, are held in the newly restored 1858 Township
House and Museum.
2011 OFFICERS
President: Jill Evans
Vice President: John
D. Francis
Secretary: Marjorie
Crane
Treasurer: Jon Stow
HISTORY OF THE TOWNSHIP
Morgan Township was settled in 1801 by Welsh immigrants from Llanbrynmair, Montgomeryshire, Wales; in later years German settlers also came into the
township.
The national flag of
Wales
When the township was created March 4, 1811 it was named after General
Daniel Morgan for his victory at the battle of Cowpens, in South Carolina,
which turned the tide of the American Revolutionary War. General Morgan was
also a Welsh descendant from the colony of Virginia.
The Paddy’s Run
historical marker in Shandon, Morgan Township (from both sides)
FOR GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH OF PADDY’S
RUN OLD WELSH CEMETERY CLICK HERE
The 1858 Township
House historical marker in Okeana, Morgan Township
(from both sides)
1858 TOWNSHIP HOUSE RESTORATION PROJECT
The Morgan Township Historical Society is a 501 (c)3 not-for-profit corporation and all donations are tax
deductable.
Donations are encouraged to support the Society
with the restoration expense.
The restored 1858
Township House, April 2010.
|
About the 1858 Township House Restoration Project |
PROGRAMS
1. PowerPoint presentations by authoritative sources on regional historical
subjects.
2. Lectures on topics of local interest.
3. Field trips of historical interest
Pictures from
previous meetings and observances.
CONTACT US
For more information
contact us by telephone (513-738-0910).
The restored 1858
township House & Museum is open to the public on special occasions or by
appointment by calling (513) 738-0845.
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Webmaster and images
by Jerry Johnson
First uploaded: May
13, 2010
Last change: May 1,
2011