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Elisha Morgan Mansion

Where is it?

The Elisha Morgan Mansion is located in Gilbert Farms Park, 6181 Ross Road between Mack Road and Woodridge Drive. View map.

Upcoming events

No events are currently scheduled at Elisha Morgan Mansion.

Elisha Morgan timeline

1817: Elisha Morgan, an early Welsh settler, purchased 48.6 acres of land for $1650 when the government was selling other land in the Symmes purchase for $2.00 per acre, so it is assumed he bought the house as well as the land.

1820: Morgan married the widow Elizabeth La Boiteaux from Colerain Township. The 1820 census records them living in the house with their six children.

1827: Elisha Morgan died intestate September 5, 1827.

1828: The farm was sold at auction to Nathan Talbott with the house and 20 acres sold as the dower of the widow.

1829: Sale of the property was recorded in Butler County.

1849: David Hueston purchased the farm from John Hay with additional land and added a Greek Revival addition to the rear at cost of $1,000.

1871: Joseph and Alonzo Ross purchased 60 acres and house from David Hueston.

1916: The John Thomas Gilbert family purchased the house and 16 acres.

1980: The City of Fairfield purchased the house and 16 acres from the Gilbert family to create a park.

1990: The house was listed in the National Register of Historic places.

1993: Matching grant was awarded by the Ohio Arts Council for feasibility study by Architect Bruce Goetzman.

1996: The exterior of the house was restored. The preservation architect was Bruce Goetzman.

1998: Interior of the house was completed. Moody and Nolan were the architects and designers.

Living history lesson

The Elisha Morgan Mansion is a great living history lesson for school field trips and scout meetings.

Since its restoration, the mansion is a wonderful demonstration of the time period in which it was constructed.

For information on tours, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 513-867-5348.

Meetings at the mansion

Two organizations meet monthly at the Elisha Morgan Mansion:

Fairfield Historical Society
2nd Thursday of the month, 7 p.m.
Contact Debbie Pennington, 513-910-3258

Friends of Elisha Morgan Mansion
3rd Wednesday of the month, 6:30 p.m.
Contact Helen Wessel, 513-868-9829>

Reserve the mansion

The Elisha Morgan Mansion can serve as the location for weddings, receptions and other gatherings. The home is sure to provide a unique setting for your event.

Seats up to 48 on the first floor with no dance floor, with seating for an additional 42 on the second floor. Events may be self-catered or catered using the Caterer of choice. Kitchen amenities are limited to one microwave oven, small ice machine, and small refrigeration unit. Alcohol may be served by obtaining a Alcohol Waiver from the Parks and Recreation Department. Due to the historic nature of the mansion, a refundable security deposit is required on all rentals.

Weekend: Friday Evening, after 5pm,
Saturday & Sunday - $500.00
(Any 6 hours, up to midnight)
Additional Security Deposit (refundable) - $500.00
Additional Alcohol Waiver (refundable) - $500.00

For more information, contact

Heidi Schiller
Community Arts Center Manager
Phone: (513) 867-5348
Email: hschiller@fairfield-city.org

Last updated: 9/8/2008