Miami County Historical & Genealogical Society

Miami County Historical & Genealogical Society The Miami County Historical & Genealogical Society of Miami County, Ohio is chartered as a chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society (OGS).

We are committed to preserving and educating people in the history and genealogy of our community and families. MCHGS partners with Piqua Public Library's Local History Department and some of our members volunteer there and are available to help during library hours.

Jack Hewitt Was Born in Miami County Ohio in 1951.Jack got his start racing at Eldora, Lima land and Millstream speedway...
06/16/2026

Jack Hewitt Was Born in Miami County Ohio in 1951.
Jack got his start racing at Eldora, Lima land and Millstream speedway in Findley Ohio. Jacks Career in Open wheeled cars was legendary. He would go on to win races in every major touring series in the County. He won the 1985 All Star Sprint Car Championship, then in 1987 would win the U.S.A.C Silver Crown Championship. Jacks success would land him rides all over the Country and even racing in Australia. In 1998 Jacks lifelong dream came true and he Qualified for the Indianapolis 500. He would end the race with an impressive 12th place finish. Tonight the Eldora Speedway in Rossburg Ohio Honors's the Miamai County Legend with his own race the Jack Hewitt Challange.

Troy Ohio's Don Hewitt got his start in automobile racing running Roadsters at the Shady Bowl Speedway. from the start o...
06/15/2026

Troy Ohio's Don Hewitt got his start in automobile racing running Roadsters at the Shady Bowl Speedway. from the start of his career, he was an intense competitor.
he would go on to race at the Boone Hill and Trojan Speedways here in Miami County. He was really good at the New Bremen speedway. and when Earl Baltes opened the Eldora Speedway in 1954 Don was the first driver to run laps on the track. Don won several track championships at Eldora, Allentown (Lima Land) Speedway and New Bremen. Don traveled the United States doing what he loved. He was considered one of the Original Outlaws. Outlaws were Drivers who would run anywhere there was a good Pay Day.

John Steele Lived in this Sycamore tree between the Miami and Erie Canal and the Miami River in 1908. near Forest Hill C...
06/14/2026

John Steele Lived in this Sycamore tree between the Miami and Erie Canal and the Miami River in 1908. near Forest Hill Cemetery in Piqua.

Main street Fletcher
06/13/2026

Main street Fletcher

Dr Millers Homeplace Ludlow Falls
06/12/2026

Dr Millers Homeplace Ludlow Falls

Myers Patty Co Pleasant Hill Ohio
06/11/2026

Myers Patty Co Pleasant Hill Ohio

Gas station Casstown
06/10/2026

Gas station Casstown

Miami and Erie Canal in Troy
06/09/2026

Miami and Erie Canal in Troy

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESThe Miami County Historical & Genealogical Society (MCH&GS) needs your help, your hands and your ...
06/08/2026

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The Miami County Historical & Genealogical Society (MCH&GS) needs your help, your hands and your heart for the love of all things history.

MCH&GS will be setting up a booth display at the June 20 & 21, 2026, Sat & Sun: 2026 Celtic Heritage Festival at the Johnston Farm. No experience necessary. We will have opportunities both days during the festival. Shifts as short as 2 hours. Plan to visit the farm during the festival and lend your time with us to promote the interesting history of Miami County.

MCH&GS will also be set up with a display in the Mercantile Building again this year for the 2026 Miami County Fair, August 14-20, 2026. Fairs are fun and the atmosphere brings back all the things you may remember from your childhood. Greeting people and sharing Miami County history is what we do at the fair. Please consider joining us. Select a day and time that you want to help and visit the fair during your time with us.

Please contact either Shane Conley - [email protected] or Ronny Westfall - [email protected] for specific information and to sign up for either opportunity.

PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENTTuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:30 pm at St. John's Church, 248 Wood Street, Piqua, Ohio. Program is op...
06/08/2026

PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:30 pm at St. John's Church, 248 Wood Street, Piqua, Ohio. Program is open to the public.

Images of Miami County (Part 2) presented by Doug Christian.

You will enjoy this virtual tour of places from the past in Miami County.

Use the Downing Street entrance. Building is accessible.

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P. O Box 808
Piqua, OH
45356

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