Indian Hill Historical Society
8100 Given Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45243

"Keeping Indian Hill's past and present alive for tomorrow"

A Presentation of the Indian Hill
Historical Society

Join us as we look back over the story of the Indian Hill Schools. Resident Joe Busken, who attended one-room Jefferson School as a child, will share stories of his memories. Jane Knudsen, Superintendent of Schools, will give an overview of the history of the school system and its outstanding status today. 

A brief Annual Meeting will precede the program.

Covered dish supper. When you make your reservation, please specify the type of dish (for 8) that you would like to bring. 

Reservations: (513) 891-1873 or email at ihhist@cinci.rr.com. Then mail your check to 8100 Given Road 45243.

The Elliott House

The Elliott House (1800) is the oldest remaining house built in Indian Hill.. In fact, it is one of the oldest houses in the Miami Purchase, and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. This "large stone house" was the home of the Elliott family until 1898, when it was sold to the Sterrett family.

Read more about the Elliott House, our special feature.

Share your family photos with the Historical Society. Of special interest are pictures of houses now replaced or modified (before and after.) Other suggestions: gatherings in one of the Village parks, participation in parades, or “art” shots taken in the Green Areas.

We will scan the photos and return the originals to you.

Contact us by e-mail at
ihhist@cinci.rr.com
or by phone at
513-891-1873

U.S. Grant Portrait
Displayed at Library

A historic portrait of President Ulysses S. Grant that was donated to the Indian Hill Historical Society by Andrew C. Hauck, Jr. has a new home. It is now hanging at the Brown County Library in Georgetown. The Society has loaned the painting to the library since it was felt appropriate that it reside in the childhood home of President Grant.

The city of Georgetown held a ceremony on November 3 at the library, attended by both local citizens and representatives of the Historical Society. Georgetown residents have expressed their gratitude for the sharing of this large, almost-life size oil portrait with their community. The painting will remain there for the foreseeable future, but may someday return to Indian Hill.

There are three types of Village note cards available for purchase. One features the Caroline Williams drawing of The Little Red Schoolhouse. Another has ten assorted Village pen and ink scenes by artist Jim Schwering. The third is a commemorative of the Indian Hill Bicentennial celebration of 1995. Prices range from $3 to $10 per box. 

PRE-INVENTORY BARGAIN The Bicentennial note cards have been reduced to $3.00 for 10 (Indian Hill drawings printed in brown ink on rustic cream colored stock, with envelopes.)

Phone 513/891-1873, or email ihhist@cinci.rr.com.