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Ready to look into the past and learn about the heritage of this fascinating city? We list historic homes, plantations, battlegrounds, and churches that are rich in history and provide for an educational travel diversion.
Category: Historic Sites - Dayton Attractions & Activities
Address: 1 Blue Pride Dr, Brookville High School, Brookville, OH 45309
One of the yearly event rides hosted by the Dayton Cycling Club, this excursion to view regional covered bridges takes place at 8am on an early-summer Saturday. Riders can cover the amount of terrain they choose, from 23 miles and two bridge visits up to 105 miles and 10 bridges. Marked routes and maps are provided, but bikers must supply their...
Category: Historic Sites - Dayton Attractions & Activities
Address: 901 Harmon Ave, Oakwood, OH 45419
This distinctive, Georgian-style mansion was built by the Wright Brothers (of aviation fame) and their sister. The three made an agreement to live together in the house for the remainder of their lives and never to wed. Orville, however, was the only sibling to carry out the pledge. Wilbur passed away before the house was completed, and Katherine...
Category: Historic Sites - Dayton Attractions & Activities
Address: 75 Water St, Clifton, OH 45316
This old working gristmill is located along and powered by the Little Miami River. Since it was first built in 1802, the mill has endured two devastating fires and many years of deprivation. Robert Heller revived the lifeless mill, which is now one of the city's dominant attractions. Visitors can participate in guided tours of the six-story mill...
Category: Historic Sites - Dayton Attractions & Activities
Address: Mound Ave, Miamisburg, OH
After much investigation, archaeologists have come to the conclusion that this 65-foot tall knoll hill is a burial mound constructed by the Adena Indians sometime between 800-1000 AD. The biggest of its type in Ohio, the mound is now surrounded by 37 acres of parkland. Sightseers enjoy the magnificent views from the crown, which may be reached by...
Category: Historic Sites - Dayton Attractions & Activities
Address: E 5th St, Dayton, OH 45405
In 1965, the Montgomery County Landmark Committee acknowledged the Oregon District as the oldest neighborhood in Dayton. Today, the refurbished homes that line the streets show structural designs that date between 1830 and 1910. Visitors to the district enjoy seeing the Federal, Victorian, and Queen Anne period homes; there are many charming shops...
Category: Historic Sites - Dayton Attractions & Activities
Address: 1815 Brown St, Dayton, OH 45409
This historic, federal-style farmhouse was once home to the esteemed Colonel Robert Patterson. In addition to being a respected veteran of the Revolutionary War, Patterson was also the founder of Lexington, Kentucky. Colonel Patterson's grandsons, Frank and John, followed in their grandfather's footsteps by residing here, as well. The grandsons...
Paul Laurence Dunbar State Memorial
Category: Historic Sites - Dayton Attractions & Activities
Address: 219 Paul Lawrence Dunbar St, Dayton, OH 45401
This Italianate-style home belonged to the renowned African-American poet Paul Laurence Dunbar. Dunbar and his family overcame many difficulties. His parents were freed Kentucky slaves, and Dunbar himself battled tuberculosis his entire life. Furnishings, articles of clothing, and original works on display illustrate Dunbar's inspiring "rags to...
Category: Historic Sites - Dayton Attractions & Activities
Address: 2301 W River Rd, Dayton, OH 45418
In the 1200s, the Native American Fort Ancients tribe settled here, but it wasn't until the 1960s when excavation workers were beginning a sewage treatment plant project that the site was uncovered. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, the site has been preserved and gradually refurbished, and now offers a fascinating look...
Category: Historic Sites - Dayton Attractions & Activities
Address: 118 Woodland Ave, Dayton, OH 45409
Originally opened in 1843, the 200-acre Woodland Cemetery is one of the largest garden-type cemeteries in the country, and boasts over 3000 trees. About 100,000 monuments dot the rolling landscape; the chapel, which features beautiful Tiffany windows, office and entrance gate are on the National Register of Historic Places. Many of Dayton's...
Category: Historic Sites - Dayton Attractions & Activities
Address: 22 S Williams St, Dayton, OH 45407
From 1895 to 1897, the famous Wright brothers managed a bicycle and print shop in this historic building. The attraction is particularly special because it's where the first flight tests originated. In addition to seeing antique bicycles, guests can view machinery and other objects that Orville and Wilbur used to produce their ingenious invention.
