The Thomas House, home of the Ohio County Historical Society. Read about the history of this house and the other buildings we maintain.
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The Veterans Museum was opened in 2005 and is dedicated to Ohio Countians who have served in the armed forces. Click here to see all this museum has to offer!
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Read a transcript or view the original documents of a short story or a diary written by local citizens.
Click HereTake a look at the other buildings on our property and see why they are important to our local history.
Read more »In 2005, the Society opened a Veterans Museum to showcase local men and women who have served in the armed forces.
Read more »Have you ever wondered how some of our local communities were named? Here are a few to get you going, but there are a lot of communities not on this list. Please leave a comment if you know of any these naming stories; we would love to hear from you! • Select was suggested […]
The Ohio County Veterans Museum and Historical Society take great pride in our veterans and have chosen a 20-year military man as its Veteran of the Month. A special exhibit in his honor and to say a big “Thank You for Your Service” will be highlighted during the month of June at the Museum. Mr. […]
2014 marks the 200th anniversary of Waltons Creek Church whose members will join American Legion members, Sons of Confederate Veterans members, with retired US Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Rick Lambert, great great grandson of Manalcus and Maria Ford, to dedicate a Civil War marker for Captain Manalcus Ford. The marker was set by members […]
The Ohio County Veterans Museum and Ohio County Historical Society are so very pleased to honor John Herman Griffin, a 29 year Navy man during the Vietnam era from Ohio County, as its Veteran of the Month for April. Mr. Griffin was born in Louisville in 1945 to Robert Lee and Francis Louise Phillips Griffin. […]
