Miami Township Art Mural

The Historic Miami Township mural, painted by nationally recognized artist and Miami Township resident Kate Albert, brings together centuries of local history in a colorful, whimsical depiction of the people, places, and events that shaped the community. Among the scenes are the discovery of a six-carat diamond in a farmer’s field in 1896, the Great Davis Peach Orchard that helped establish the area as a major peach-producing region, and the historic grist mill and train depots that connected local farms and communities to a growing region. The mural also recognizes the area’s educational and cultural history through its one-room schoolhouses, the founding of Ebenezer Baptist Church, and the Chautauqua gatherings at Epworth Heights, which attracted thousands of visitors beginning in 1890. Other details celebrate the township’s enduring connection to the Little Miami River, the history of Camp Friedlander, Abraham Lincoln’s 1861 train journey through Miamiville, and even a black bear that wandered through the area in 2014. Together, these scenes offer a snapshot of the unexpected stories and historical treasures that make Miami Township unique, encouraging residents and visitors to look beyond familiar landmarks and preserve the community’s history for generations to come.

Artist: Kate Albert, The Albert Collective