Centerville-Washington History April Speaker Series Program

April Speaker - History of Woodbourne

Centerville-Washington History presents “Discovering the Industrial Town of Woodbourne” by Don Aukerman on Tuesday, April 15 @ 7 pm at RecPlex West, 965 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd in Centerville.

Discover the thriving 1800s industrial town of Woodbourne in Washington Township (Centerville area). The town rivaled Dayton’s early industrial development. In 1819, only the Woodbourne textile industry, not Dayton’s, had a half-page advertisement in the Cincinnati Directory. As quickly as the industry exploded and prospered near West Whipp & Mad River Roads, it completely faded away around 1860, leaving few footprints. The presentation will attempt to reconstruct and revisit this lost community. We will “walk down” several town streets, look at businesses and homes, and see the artifacts their occupants left behind. Four wonderful coverlets produced in the community by noted weaver Charles Boden will be on display.

Don Aukerman is a lifelong resident of Montgomery County, spending his retirement years after a CPA career exploring local and Ohio history through research and preservation. He is a member of Centerville-Washington History, the Dayton Antique Study Club, the Centerville Landmark Foundation, and the Ohio Historical Decorative Arts Society.

This FREE presentation is open to the public. Reservations are not required. Donations welcome. Enjoy refreshments starting at 6:30 pm and the program from 7-8 pm in the auditorium. 

For more information, call Centerville-Washington History at 937-433-0123 or visit centervillewashingtonhistory.org.

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Washington Township Rec Plex

Centerville-Washington History April Speaker Series Program is taking place at Washington Township Rec Plex, which is located at 895 Miamisburg Centerville Road in Dayton. Washington Township Rec Plex - Formerly the Washington Township Recreation. We offer a variety of programs included classes (Aquatic Lessons, Art, Fitness, Preschool, Sports Classes and Acting Lessons) along with Leagues and Camps.

Centerville-Washington History.

Centerville-Washington History - The mission of Centerville-Washington History is to connect the community to its heritage by collecting, preserving, interpreting and promoting the history of our local area.