The yellow brick house at the southeast corner of Cooper and Main Street has played an important role in the history of Montgomery. The house sits on lot #7 of the original plat of the city by Nathaniel Terwilliger, and there are stories that before the current home was built a man named John Osborn … Continued
This simple wood-frame building was both a home and a place of business for Abraham Yost, who operated the tavern. It was situated at the junction of two Indian trails, the Shawnee and Miami. Yost Tavern was a thriving business, for Montgomery was the last overnight stop before Cincinnati. Audio recording performed by Frank Davis, … Continued
This Carriage House is sited on the same properly as the Wooley-Kelsch House, a designated landmark located at 7967 Cooper Road. The Carriage House dates to the 1890’s. It resembles an English or a three-bay barn, but it likely was not used for agricultural purposes, but as a Carriage House. As a Carriage House it … Continued
While this Victorian residence has been modified during the ensuing years, its essential style is still intact. The foundation walls supporting the original structure are three feet thick. Early owners of the property were original settlers of Montgomery. Audio recording performed by Tom Hattersley, the landmark owner.
The first residents were James and Susan Wilder who arrived from Rhode Island. William Swaim, a principal of Montgomery school, purchased the property in 1917. In 1933 the property became a golf course and in 1976 a city-owned park. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places Audio recording performed by Janet Korach, Montgomery Historic … Continued
An excellent example of early saltbox architecture, the name was derived from salt boxes that sat on iron kitchen stoves. The house was first owned by Lodowick Weller, one of the early settlers of Montgomery. The Weller House is one of the oldest buildings in Montgomery. Audio recording performed by Russ Speiller, Landmarks Commission.
The church was built by a group that separated from the Hopewell Presbyterian Church. The bricks were made on the site, and you will notice some of them have a house-key imprint. For many years the church bell was the village fire alarm. Universalist Church Historical Timeline Audio recording performed by Janet Korach, Montgomery Historic … Continued
This property was originally owned by Joseph Taulman who was Montgomery’s first postmaster in 1812 and a tax collector in 1815. Audio recording performed by Gary Blomberg, Montgomery Historic Preservation Association, and former Mayor.
Guy Chaney Burrough, noted architect, designed this classic Tudor-style house which is unique to the Montgomery area. The original property comprised more than thirty acres of land. Audio recording performed by Larry Schwartz, Landmarks Commission.
This two-story frame house was built by John Snider, who was a son of Cornelius Snider, one of the founders of Montgomery. For over a century, the Snider and Crain families were owners and occupants of this landmark. Audio recording performed by Gerri Harbison, City Council and former Mayor.
