Patesville was the old town in Harrison Township that no longer exists. There were also the villages of Woodville and Needmore in Harrison Township, no longer existing. Our final township trivia for Harrison Township…what was this school?
Yesterday’s picture was of the old Woodville schoolhouse. This town no longer exists. Do you know what it was?
The two early residents of Harrison Township pictured yesterday were Dempsey Reese (1796-1878) and his second wife, Ann (Ratcliff) Reese (1796-1888). Dempsey was the first settler in Harrison Township in 1822. His first wife, Lydia, died in 1829. Dempsey is buried at the Cadiz Friends Cemetery. For today’s trivia, what was the name of this…
Yesterday’s shop was an ice cream parlor! Here’s more info: Who are these two early Harrison Township residents?
Hoping one and all had a lovely Memorial Day! Last Friday’s trivia was, of course, the illustrious General Omar Bundy. To learn more about him, his family, and his service to the United States, come visit us! This week, we start Harrison Township trivia. With the recent warmer temperatures, I thought this was appropriate: Any…
Today, we are wrapping up Township Trivia for Henry Township and what a fun two weeks it has been! There is so much more about Henry County and all her townships at the Museum…there just isn’t enough room on the internet! If you can, stop by and see what all we have. Next week, we…
The Maxwell image yesterday was a 1910 model. Here is a picture of our 1911: We can’t leave sports history out! What year did this state championship occur? Finally, a sneak peek at our newest item:
Yesterday’s parade pictures were from 1947 and 1948, respectively. Today, we look at this picture of a 19__ Maxwell. Of course, you can always come to the Museum to see our 1911 Maxwell! Check back here tomorrow to find out the year of this Maxwell plus a sneak peek at one of our newest items!…
Was the Maxim-Bradway Building 4 or 5 stories tall? Today’s trivia: The annual Memorial Day parade is nearly upon us. Here are two pictures from parades in what years…1943/44, 1950/1951, or 1947/48?
At the end of last week, we pondered how Henry County came to be Henry County. Here is one theory: Interesting! Today, we look at the Maxim-Bradway Building that was on Race Street, just south of the courthouse. Was it 4 stories…
