History
Early History of the Area

The early history of Amberley is steeped in rich tradition. The English claimed this part of the Northwest Territory as their own. Many Indian nations ruled the land until "Mad" Anthony Wayne waged war against them and claimed the land in victory.

John Cleves Symmes, a lawyer from New York, petitioned the court for 2 million acres of what became known as The Miami Purchase. Twenty-six pioneers joined in the trek to survey and settle the land. One of those was Edmund Buxton. He purchased a half-interest section comprising 320 acres and paid $1/per acre. This property extended from what is now Section Road north to Galbraith. This land remained within his family till 1911 when Herbert Greer French bought 25 acres.

Edmund Hall, as the house was known, may or may not be the first brick residence in Hamilton County as some claim, but it was the first permanent structure in Amberley Village. It was located across the street from the Village Hall.