Genealogy & Local History Collections Archives Collection Day By Day
Chautauqua Favorite Stove The Miami & Erie Canal Piqua Civic Hall of Fame
1913 Flood The Mills Brothers William H. Pitsenbarger Medal of Honor
The Piqua Public Library Local History Department was first organized in 1978. It is based on the private collection of Jerome Smiley, (1849-1924). The Local History Room at the Library has grown to include over 5000 printed volumes on the history and genealogy of Ohio and surrounding states. Microfilm records, computer databases, Piqua High School yearbooks and an extensive reference section help complete our resources available for researchers. The Archives holds over one hundred ninety manuscript collections, 5000 small collections , and 5400 vertical files.
Do you have a question? The Local History staff is happy to assist with inquiries related to Piqua history and local genealogy. Please be sure to ask a specific question, include pertinent information like names and dates, and your return address.