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Okeana & Shandon History & Heritage

Okeana, Ohio and Shandon, Ohio are rich with history and heritage. The Governor Bebb Pioneer Village and Covered Bridge appeals to nature lovers, history buffs, outdoor recreation enthusiasts and more. Shandon, Ohio is Ohio's first Welsh settlement, so this charming community is filled with history!

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1858 Morgan Township House

6464 Okeana Drewersburg Rd. Okeana OH 45053
Location: Okeana/Shandon

The Morgan Township Historical Society Museum features exhibits relating to the development of Morgan Township and the surrounding area. Discover a new appreciation of the town's local history as you explore old artifacts such as photographs, newspaper articles, and more, that tell the story of...

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Governor Bebb MetroPark

1979 Bebb Park Ln. Okeana OH 45053
Location: Okeana/Shandon

The smell of fresh air and a bit of historical flavor are just a few of the ingredients that bring a touch of nostalgia to this preserve. The Governor Bebb Preserve features a historical pioneer village, which includes the log house birthplace of William Bebb, Butler County native and Ohio's...

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New London Cemetery

5195 Alert New London Rd. Shandon OH 45063
Location: Okeana/Shandon

The cemetery was organized in 1866 with burials starting in 1867. The cemetery has a total of 16.5 acres with over 2,000 burials. Many of the first burials were disinterred from the Paddy's Run Graveyard in Shandon. Veterans from the War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, Spanish American War, World...

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Salty Dog Museum

4995 Cincinnati Brookville Rd. Shandon OH 45063
Location: Okeana/Shandon

The Salty Dog Museum takes viewers through the evolution of automobile transportation in their Shandon Museum. Featuring dozens of well-kept cars from the early 1900's which have been restored to their natural glory, this must-see museum tells the story of the automobile like never before! Here...

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