Felicity

The charming village of Felicity has a lot going on under the surface. As a prominent abolitionist community, Felicity was home to at least siz key stations on the Underground Railroad. Visit the Underground Railroad Historical Marker and walk the streets that so many did on the way to freedom. After a day of reflection, end on a sweet note with a fresh fritter or slice of homemade pie at Feed Mill Restaurant & Pizza.

  • Andrew Powell Home Site

    This was once the residence of Andrew Powell. Powell was a wealthy businessman who used his ornate and well-known private carriage to transport fugitive slaves from the Ohio River to Felicity. 

    416 Union St.
    Felicity, OH 45120
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  • Arthur Fee Home Site

    On this parcel of land was once the residence of Arthur Fee (1791-1879), a member of the prominent abolitionist Fee Family. He was a cousin of the Fees in Moscow and a second cousin of John Gregg Fee, the noted Kentucky abolitionist. Arthur Fee kept fugitives in his fruit cellar before he secured their transportation further into Bethel. He chose "Arthur Fee tried to be a good man" in his epitaph. 

    1 Moores Ln.
    Felicity, OH 45120
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  • Chilo Dairy Bar

    Indulge in the creamy goodness of Chilo Dairy Bar! Our inviting ice cream parlor offers a delectable selection of frozen treats that will leave you craving for more. From classic sundaes to loaded milkshakes, we've got something to satisfy every sweet-tooth. Our cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and affordable prices guarantee a delightful time for the whole family. Bring your friends and loved ones and treat yourself to the best ice cream in town at Chilo Dairy Bar! 

    2811 U.S. Hwy. 52
    Chilo, OH 45112
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    (513) 876-4444
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  • Chilo Lock 34 Park

    Located on the banks of the Ohio River, this 39 –acre park features a historic river museum, wildlife nature preserve, river walk and picnic shelters. Dock your boat here for a scenic lunch stop, make a reservation with a youth or scout group for an overnight yurt experience or combine the museum with nearby points of interest for a day trip throughout southeastern Clermont County on Highway 52, the Ohio River National Scenic Byway. 

    521 County Park Rd.
    Chilo, OH 45112
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    (513) 876-9013
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  • Chilo: Living and Working on the Ohio River Museum

    The Chilo Lock 34 River Museum occupies the former operations building at the Ohio River Lock and Dam #34. Although the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers decommissioned the facility in 1964, Clermont County Park District was able renovate the building in 2005 as an interpretive visitor center and museum. With the theme of “Living and Working with the Ohio River”, the museum offers an interactive glimpse into the history of steamboats, floods and working and living on the river. Open: Saturdays 10am-4:30pm from April through October. 

    521 County Park Rd.
    Chilo, OH 45112
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    (513) 876-9013
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  • Feed Mill Restaurant & Pizza

    Feed Mill Restaurant & Pizza has been family owned and operated for 34 years. They have wonderful, country style cooking mostly made from scratch. They have homemade desserts every day. 

    721 N. Market St.
    Felicity, OH 45120
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    (513) 876-3306
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  • Felicity Cemetery

    The Felicity Cemetery is the burial site of Arthur Fee (1791 – 1879) and Oliver Perry Spencer Fee (1823 – 1873), noted abolitionist and key member of the Underground Railroad. Cemetery is open to the public. 

    Light St.
    Felicity, OH 45120
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  • FELICITY WESLEYAN CHURCH

    The Felicity Wesleyan Church was formed in 1847, when forty members of the Methodist Church left over the slavery issue. Among its members were conductors of the Underground Railroad including Dr. Mathew Gibson, Nelson Gibson, and Joseph Parrish. Rev. Silas Chase, MD, was a Wesleyan Church organizer and pastor of the Sugar Tree Wesleyan Church, Bethel Wesleyan Church and the Felicity Wesleyan Church. Rev. Chase was involved with Underground Railroad activity in Bethel. 

    420 Main St
    Felicity, OH 45120
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  • O.P.S. Fee Store

    Oliver Perry Spencer Fee (1823-1873) was the grandson of Felicity's founder, William Fee. He attended the Democratic National Convention in 1860. Fee loudly proclaimed pro-slavery sentiments in order to gain the trust of the slave owners, when he was, in fact, the Felicity stationmaster. When slave-hunters came to Oliver Perry Spencer Fee for help, he directed them in the opposite direction. Fee fed and clothed the escapees from his store, located at this site. 

    208 Main St.
    Felicity, OH 45120
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  • Will Sleet Home Site

    The parcel of land was once the home site of Will Sleet, a prominent member of the Felicity Underground Railroad network. Sleet, a blacksmith by occupation, was a free Kentucky-born African American. He assisted a number of fugitive slaves on their way north and is specifically mentioned by Peter Stokes in his escape narrative in the Wilbur Siebert Papers. 

    411 Harrison Ave.
    Felicity, OH 45120
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