Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
Protected park · OH, USA
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument in OH, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
Usual hours
- Mon–Thu closed
- Fri–Sun 9:00–16:00
About
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
Entrance / day-use fee applies. Parking fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.
At the park
- Visitor center
Shows and experiences
- Historic sites & museum
- Junior Ranger program
Before you go
- Mobility
- Available in the park: mobility & stroller rentals. Confirm rental availability and pricing with the park.
- Limits
- Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go
- Getting there
- "Youngsholm" is located in Wilberforce, Ohio near Wilberforce University. It is situated less than one mile west of the Wilberforce University and Central State University campuses on U.S. Route 42 at 1120 US Route 42 E.
- Weather & when to go
- The park lies in a humid continental zone with a generally temperate climate. Winters are mildly cold with average temperatures around 29 degrees (F). Summers are hot and humid with an average temperature around 74 degrees (F). Average annual total rainfall is just under 40". Snowfall in the winter is generally light with an average total snowfall of about 22".
- Visitor center
- Youngsholm
- Visitor center
- Youngsholm
- Visitor center
- Youngsholm
- Visitor center
- Youngsholm
- Visitor center
- Youngsholm — The museum includes exhibits on the life and legacy of Brigadier General Charles Young, his family and the Buffalo Soldiers from 1866 through the Korean War. Visitors can also view a 10-minute interpretive film, speak with staff, and shop at the bookstore. You can view the park calendar to see what… — "Youngsholm" is located in Wilberforce, Ohio near Wilberforce University. It is situated less than one mile west of the Wilberforce University and Central State University campuses on U.S. Route 42 at 1120 US Route 42 E. Visit the park's website for additional directions and maps of the area.
Facilities on the park map
2 bench, 1 changing table, 1 defibrillator, 1 first aid kit, 1 mobility rental, 1 picnic area, 7 restroom, 5 visitor information, 1 water fountain.
Where to stay
- Xenia Country Inn
- Hampton Inn & Suites Xenia Dayton
History
- Opened
- 2013
- Heritage status
- Listed heritage / protected status
- Park opened
Nearby
- Nick's
- Subway
- Dairy Station
- Glazed Donut Eatery
- Los Mariachis
- Coffee Hub
- One Bistro
- Acapulco
- Dining Hall
- Donato's
- Linda's Restaurant
- Nara Thai Kitchen
- Arby's
- KFC
- Baltimore & Ohio Caboose
- Interpretive Cente
- Little Caesars
- Taco Bell
- Pizza Hut
- Roosters