Mount Oval

Experience the Beauty & History of Mount Oval

Built in 1832 by William Renick, Mount Oval stands on a scenic oval-shaped hill just south of Circleville, Ohio. This historic farm estate was bequeathed to the Pickaway County Historical Society in 2012 and now serves as a living history museum.

Mount Oval Historical House and Farm brochure

Brochure (PDF)

The Mount Oval farmhouse framed by pink crabapple blossoms in spring The Mount Oval sign and an antique wooden wagon in deep snow The Mount Oval farmhouse behind its white fence on a winter day The red barn and outbuildings at Mount Oval under an orange winter sunset The Mount Oval parlor decorated for Christmas with a trimmed tree and a pianist at the piano A sitting room at Mount Oval set for tea beneath family portraits A white mantel and fireplace decorated with greenery and red candles The front porch at Mount Oval with antique dolls, a wicker pram and children’s toys The whitewashed brick smokehouse at Mount Oval with its door open The garden between the farmhouse and outbuildings in summer An antique steam engine parked beside a red-roofed barn Visitors, a Model A car and display barns at the Down on the Farm event Historic painting of Mount Oval showing the house on its oval hill with grazing livestock The Mount Oval farmhouse and lawn in spring The Mount Oval farmhouse on its oval hill framed by mature trees The Mount Oval farmhouse and white fence under snow

Steering Committee

Gayle Simms - Director
Gary Montgomery
Sandy Montgomery
Chetty Jaracz
Jim Ewing
Connie Drummond Angles
Denise Simms Sunderland

Plan Your Visit

Tour Schedule: First and third Saturday of the month (May-September)

Special Events: Seasonal events throughout the year

Mt. Oval tours will continue on the first and third Saturdays from May through September. Reservations are required for all visitors. Tour admission is $5 for ages 60 and older, $8 for adults, and children are free with a paid adult admission. Payment may be made by cash or check at the door, or by credit card when making reservations.

To reserve a tour, contact the Pickaway County Historical Society at 740-474-1495 or email info@pickawayhistory.org.

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