Clermont County Historical Society

Welcome to the Clermont County Historical Society. We strive to preserve and interpret Clermont County, Ohio's history. CCHS has the unique role of being the keeper of the County's memories and heritage. Founded in 1958, we have been active for over 50 years. We are a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization. Please explore this website, and feel free to reach out to us, please Contact Us.

Clermont County Historical Society March Meeting

The Clermont County Historical Society will meet Saturday March 15 @ 12:30 PM in room 105 McDonough, Clermont College, 4200 Clermont College Drive, Batavia. Our featured speaker will be Ron Hill. He will speak on the "Railroads of Clermont County." The meeting is free and open to the public. Read more on the "Railroads of Clermont County."

If you have an idea for a PROGRAM for our meetings in 2014, please let us know at Clermonths@aol.com.

Stonelick Covered Bridge Collapsed

On Tuesday, February 11, while The Righter Company was working on the rehabilitation project, the bridge collapsed. On Wednesday, February 12, county and state officials met with the contractor to discuss their plan for continuing work on the bridge. Read More

Featured Album
The Trains of Clermont County

Trains were once the main mode of moving goods and transportation in Clermont County. The Train photo album contains historic railroad photos from around the county.

CLERMONT COUNTY, OHIO
CIVIL WAR SITES
By Ron Hill
Clermont County Civil War Commemorative Committee
Clermont County Historical Society

A 32 page guide to the sites in Clermont County that are associated with the Civil War. Four sites concern General U.S. Grant; eight sites relate to Confederate General John Hunt Morgan's Raid and eight sites cover other locations. There is a listing of cemeteries within Clermont County where Civil War veterans are buried.

For more information click here.

Mission Statement To preserve, protect, and promote the historical heritage of Clermont County, Ohio for the betterment, enlightenment and well-being of its citizens by: Actively collecting and preserving historical records, documents, photographs and artifacts and making them available to the public; Disseminating information through interpretive exhibits, presentations, and publications to schools, civic organizations, local government, and the public; Encouraging the preservation of buildings, monuments, and sites of historical value; Cooperating with other historical societies and organizations having purposes in keeping with those of this Society.

CCHS SCHEDULE 2014 Open House First Sat; 1-4 pm. 299 S. Third Street, Willamsburg. FEB. 1, 2014 MAR. 1, 2014 APRIL 5, 2014 MAY 3, 2014 JUNE 7, 2014 JULY 5, 2014 AUG 2, 2014 SEPT. 6, 2014 OCT. 4, 2014 NOV. 1, 2014 DEC. 6, 2014 MEETINGS FEB. 22, 2014 SAT MAR 15, 2014 SAT APRIL 18, 2014 FRI MAY 16, 2014 FRI JUNE 20, 2014 FRI JULY PICNIC TBA AUG 15, 2014 FRI SEPT 19, 2014 FRI OCT. 25, 2014 SAT NOV NO MEETING DEC. NO MEETING