National Monument

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument is a National Monument in Ohio. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

Ohio National Monument No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

A large grey house with dark grey shutters with a green lawn out front under a blue sky
Youngsholm, September 2025 · Photo: NPS / Roger Osorio (via nps.gov)

About the park

“Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of the most respected leaders of his time.”

Active alerts

0

Closures

0

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

1

Current alerts and closures

The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

A text logo with Park Rx in large letters with the X resembling a person's body in green
Photo: NPS / Tom Engberg

497 Mile Virtual Running and Bicycling Club

In 1918, Colonel Charles Young completed a physically and mentally challenging 497 horseback ride from Wilberforce, Ohio to Washington D.C. in 16 days to prove his physical fitness for military combat duty.

Year-round Pets allowed

Hiking

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Activities the NPS lists for Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers.

FoodDiningGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingSelf-Guided Tours - AutoJunior Ranger ProgramPark Film

Operating hours

The Young family home, Youngsholm, has reopened after a multi-year restoration. Contact the park by email at [email protected] if you have questions or concerns.

Youngsholm
DayHours
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
Friday9:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday9:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday9:00AM - 4:00PM

Weather: The park lies in a humid continental zone with a generally temperate climate. Winters are mildly cold with average temperatures around 29 degrees (F).

Contact and directions

Phone
9373526757
Email
[email protected]
Address
1120 U.S. Route 42 E, Wilberforce, OH 45384
Coordinates
39.7082, -83.8933· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
YoungsholmMon Closed · Tue Closed · Wed Closed · Thu Closed · Fri 9:00AM - 4:00PM · Sat 9:00AM - 4:00PM · Sun 9:00AM - 4:00PM937-352-6757Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/chyo/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.