Galloway Log House
James Galloway Senior and Rebecca (Junkin) Galloway moved with their family to Greene County from Kentucky in 1798 constructing their first home, a small log cabin. Galloway built the present structure around 1799 near the bend in the Little Miami River near what is now Goes Station on U.S. 68. In 1936, the Greene County Historical Society moved the home to the corner of Second and Monroe streets and then to the present site in 1965. The 1974 Xenia Tornado caused serious damage to the building, which has been restored and maintained by the historical society. James Senior served as a hunter during the American Revolution, procuring game for the army, and while in Ohio, was the first treasurer of Greene County. His son James Junior served as the first County Surveyor.
A visit to the Galloway home provides a glimpse of pioneer living at the time when Ohio was seeking statehood. The two-story white oak log house features glass window panes and large fireplaces. The Shawnee Warrior Tecumseh was a frequent visitor.
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The Herb Garden
Typical of the herbs used by the Galloway family, the plants in this garden were medicinal and cosmetic in use as well as for flavoring. A stroll through the garden is a delight to the senses.
A booklet on the herb garden is available in Rebecca's Gift Shop.