The mission of Farmersville Historical Society is to perpetuate the history of the Farmersville Community and to educate children and adults.
A Brief History
Farmersville/Jackson Township History
Jackson Township was explored by early pioneers before 1801. The first settlers were German-speaking farmers from Pennsylvania. They included names of Oldfather, Stoner, Pfoutz, Swartsel, Boomershine, Kinsey and Rumbarger.
Abraham Swartsel brought his family here during the summer of 1804 and settled on the land about one mile west of the present village of Farmersville. Mr. Swartsel is known as “Father of Farmersville”, as he owned the land on which the village now stands.
In 1805 the first road established in Jackson Township was the Germantown Road. It started in Germantown and ran through Farmersville to Tom’s Run.
In 1822, Oliver Dalrymple started a store and tavern in his home. It was located on the Northeast corner of Broadway and Walnut, where the old firehouse stood and now is the Municipal Building for the village. Mr. Dalrymple hired Joseph Ewing, a surveyor, to plat out Farmersville on August 30th, 1832. There were originally 45 lots and 3 out lots. He named his town “Farmersville” to honor the tillers of the soil, his friends and neighbors. Many of the farmers purchased lots for their retiring years in town.
Henry Swartzel Log House
Henry Swartzel Log House
Circa 1820
Our log house is located at 57 California Street in Farmersville, Ohio.
Personal tours can be arranged for any group interested throughout the year by contacting Daryl Weller at (977) 696-2630 or Carol and Kent Bowser at (937) 696-2130.
Membership
Membership Meetings
The Society has two membership meetings throughout the year.
In July all members are invited to the Senior Citizen Center in Farmersville for our annual picnic dinner.
In November we have our annual membership meeting held at the Farmersville Senior Citizen center. The society invites a guest speaker for the evening meeting.
Becoming A Member
If you would like to learn more about the history of our early settlers and Farmersville/Jackson Township, please join us as a member and help us to keep this important history alive for all of our future generations.
If you would like to join, please fill out this form and mail your check to 102 N Taylor St., Farmersville, Ohio 45325.
The Society mails out a newsletter twice a year in May and November to all members to keep you informed about the Society’s activities.
Contact Us
Farmersville Historical Society, INC.
57 California St.
Farmersville, Ohio 45325
Billing Address:
102 N Taylor St.
Farmersville, Ohio 45325
President:
Daryl Weller- (937) 696-2630
Carol and Kent Bowser- (937) 696-2130