Logan County history: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
By: Beth Marshall & Mary E. MortimerThis Fraternal Order was founded "To promote and practice the four cardinal virtues of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love... Read More.
Stories tagged with: history
Logan County history: DeGraff log cabin
By: Mary E. MortimerIn the fall of 1974, a small house owned by Rally Jones at 328 Clagg Street in Bellefontaine was condemned by... Read More.
Logan County History: Bellefontaine drive-in theatre
By Mary E. MortimerDale Elleman Sr. began plans in 1948 for a drive-in theatre on Spruce St. in Bellefontaine next to the Detroit Aluminum... Read More.
Logan County History: Class of 1950 & 1975 celebrate anniversaries
This year marks the 50th and 75th anniversaries of the graduating classes of 1950 and 1975.In 1950, there were graduating classes from Belle Center,... Read More.
Ohio Hi-Point partners with Logan County Historical Society to preserve local history
Students at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center used their career skills to preserve and protect Logan County’s rich history thanks to a new partnership with... Read More.
The history and meaning of Memorial Day
Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the... Read More.
Logan County History: CCC Camp Zane
By: Mary E. MortimerPresident Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Civilian Conservation Corps, or CCC, with an executive order on April 5, 1933. The CCC... Read More.
Festival returns for 45th year with history, heritage, and family fun
This Memorial Day weekend, history comes alive at the 45th Annual Logan Hills Festival, a beloved community celebration held at Hall-Fawcett Park in Zanesfield.The... Read More.
Logan County History: Former Bellefontaine Post Office
By: Mary E. MortimerThe Bellefontaine Post Office was in several different storefront buildings until a Federal building was constructed in 1913. Plans for a... Read More.
Logan County history: Flatwoods one-room schoolhouse
By: Mary E. MortimerThe Flatwoods settlement in Bokescreek Township was established ca 1854, when Christopher Williams, a Black man from Fayette County, purchased land.... Read More.
