tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55009674943614799022024-03-12T21:47:04.452-04:00Fort Loramie Historical AssociationNews of the Fort Loramie Historical Association and Wilderness Trail Museum in Ft. Loramie Ohio.
P.O. Box 276, 45845,
curator@fortloramiehistory.com,
catw43@gmail.com
jkanthony16a@gmail.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger264125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5500967494361479902.post-12969115585529340652017-01-22T11:51:00.001-05:002017-01-22T11:51:32.308-05:00Something old but new to the museum for the New Year!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">These shoes were made and worn by Christian Wagler who owned and operated Waglers Brickyard where Wagners and Fort Loramie Trading Post are now located. It's interesting to see what the previous owner wore but am personally glad one of the current owners wears and sells cowboy boots. #canyousaysplinters!!!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13486029771448025601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5500967494361479902.post-38011569425769372482016-09-19T22:43:00.000-04:002016-09-19T22:43:00.687-04:00<h2>
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Don't forget to order your Annual Christmas Dinner tickets!!</div>
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They're going like johnny cakes but there's still plenty left. Contact Dorothy at 937.295.2659 with any questions or orders.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13486029771448025601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5500967494361479902.post-69788840613134577712016-09-05T19:55:00.000-04:002016-09-05T19:55:34.498-04:00Going, going.......<br />
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A long time Fort Loramie landmark is now gone. Seger Hotel that has been here since the start of the canal was torn down this week.<br />
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The museum was able to add one of the steps to the north side of the building.<br />
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This year the 42nd Annual Christmas Dinners were graced by Santa Letters from some of the Fort Loramie Elementary 3rd graders. As we celebrated and remembered the past we were pleased to include a part of Fort Loramie's future history and thank them for their participation and the festivity they added to the event.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Aharoni;">Catherine
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<span style="font-family: Aharoni;"> This
first blog written since Catherine's death is dedicated in memory of
her and the time and love she put into this blog for the Fort Loramie
Historical Association and to Fort Loramie itself. A retired school
teacher who loved painting, her cats and genealogy projects (a
history blogger too, go figure, huh?) has been sorely missed by many
members of the Fort Loramie Historical Society since her passing.
Her previous posts are still available and more info on her obituary
can be found at:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Aharoni;"> A
donation in honor of George Sowards was given recently to the Fort
Loramie Historical Association. His family chose to remember him in
his obituary as a veteran, hunter, Christian and loving grandfather.
The Fort Loramie Historical Association is honored to receive this
donation made in his name and more info on George can be found in his
obituary at:</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5500967494361479902.post-9636021007709228732014-11-02T14:29:00.003-05:002014-11-02T14:29:34.239-05:00Painting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I painted this picture of the town the way it was when the mill was there. Not one of my better efforts. I was going to donate it to the museum after I put it in a show but someone bought it. So I'm putting it on here. Feel free to download it.<br /><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5500967494361479902.post-12387196533927437602014-10-21T11:26:00.000-04:002014-10-28T10:41:43.348-04:00UpdatesReservations are almost filled for the Christmas dinners. A few spaces remain for Sunday.<br />
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We have been calling our turkey "Williamsburg Tavern" for 40 years but someone noticed and we've been told we can't call it that because there already is a business with that name.<br />
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The sidewalk along Elm has been fixed and leveled.<br />
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Jim Rosengarten cleaned and framed 2 bridge signs that have been hanging in the barn for ever. They will be on display somewhere soon. There are pictures on our Facebook page.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5500967494361479902.post-75844386674831652232014-10-11T18:07:00.000-04:002014-10-11T18:07:06.969-04:00Fort Loramie facts* In the early 1900's there was a Dr. Pepper in Fort Loramie.<br /><br />
* The first person in Fort Loramie to graduate from high school was Helen Walkup, the daughter of Dr. Walkup. The second was Marie Quinlin.<br /><br />
* Dances, plays and basketball games were held on the second floor of Brucken's.<br /> <br />
* One of the largest bur oak trees used to stand on the Prenger farm on Schmitmeyer-Baker Road. When it was cut down because of disease the rings were counted and it was estimated to be between 350 and 375 years old. It was 95 feet tall.<br /><br />
* Low German or Plattdeutsch, is the language English evolved from.<br /><br />
* Fort Loramie was called Berlin by the early German settlers although the post office was still known as Loramie's. In 1911 the name of the town was changed to Fort Loramie.<br /><br />
* Lake Loramie was called the Loramie Reservoir and was built to supply water to the canal.<br /><br />
* There are no natural lakes in Ohio except Lake Erie. All are man-made.<br /><br />
* There were once 124 one-room schools in Shelby County.<br /><br />
* Agnes Messman whose family lived in northern McLean Township joined the circus and had 3 husbands. The second one was Wild Bill Hickock.<br /><br />
* The children who went to St. Patrick's School were given St. Patrick's Day off every year.<br /><br />
* Fort Loramie is the highest point between Cincinnati and Toledo. It was known as the Loramie Summit and was a portage between the St. Marys River and Loramie Creek.<br /><br />
* On August 16, 1889 an ordinance passed by the town council made it illegal to play baseball inside the town limits.<br /><br />
* French trader, Peter Loramie, built his store here in 1769 and it was burned down by Gen. George Rogers Clark in 1783.<br /><br />
* In June of 1912 the town council in a special meeting passed an ordinance under which cars and motorcycles could not be driven more than 8 miles an hour inside the town limits. <br /><br />
* Romie Sporting Goods has been in the same family for over 100 years and began by repairing horse harness equipment.<br /><br />
* Starting in the summer of 1938 the merchants provided free talking picture shows on the west bank of the canal every Friday at 8:30 pm.<br /><br />
* Militant prohibitionist, Carrie Nation's first husband Dr. Charles Gloyd lived in Newport.<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5500967494361479902.post-30590752451172442072014-10-05T17:54:00.001-04:002014-10-05T17:55:47.538-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Greenville Treaty Line committee. There are more photos on our Facebook page.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5500967494361479902.post-8998226286065247412014-09-25T17:45:00.001-04:002014-09-25T17:46:49.314-04:00Photo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hay bales East of town.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5500967494361479902.post-13050056294242173762014-09-24T16:55:00.003-04:002014-09-25T17:38:25.555-04:00UpdatesDon't forget the Greenville Treaty Line and Sycamore Tree dedication Sept. 28 at 1 pm in the elementary school. The museum will be open for those who may not want to walk out to the monument.<br />
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Many came to see the artifacts from the Fleckenstein Farm at German Heritage Days.<br />
<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">Monty Mercer of Englewood, was the winner of a copy of our book "Main Street and Beyond".</span><br />
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<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">Anyone wanting to help out with the Christmas dinners this year call Alice Barhorst at 937-295-3553. You may help as much or as little as you wish. We need people to hang greenery, fold napkins, set tables, and many other things. Some of us won't be able to help this year. </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5500967494361479902.post-5368521633572631272014-09-23T12:05:00.001-04:002014-09-23T12:07:50.940-04:00It happened in SeptemberOn September 2, 1927 a meeting was held in the township hall for the purpose of getting better telephone service.<br />
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September 7, 1934 the Herman Gaier grocery was shut down.<br />
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The Basinburg schoolhouse was sold at public sale to George Dues of Newport for $210<br />
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Ed Larger broke his arm cranking his car.<br />
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On September 12, 1930, WJ Borchers sold his filling station to Aloysius Ernst. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5500967494361479902.post-42678068797035275222014-09-08T07:51:00.003-04:002014-09-08T07:51:56.150-04:00UpdatesGreg Shipley, who has been excavating the fort site on the Fleckenstein farm will be in our tent at Heritage Days on Friday evening the 19th to display some of the artifacts he and his crew have uncovered.<br /><br />
The Ft. Loramie School Wall of Honor Induction ceremony will be held 21 Sept. at 2 pm in the high school gym. Shirley Larger, Irene Boerger, Jeffrey Hoying will be the new inductees.<br />
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If you would like to help out with the Christmas dinners contact Alice Barhorst at 937-295-2659.<br />
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More information on events can be found on our Facebook page.<br />
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Stacking hay in the 1930'sUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5500967494361479902.post-13594281534995898572014-08-22T11:14:00.003-04:002014-08-22T11:24:53.030-04:00August updatesCome to Canal Park for German Heritage Days September 19 and 20. German food, beer, a car show, music, Kegs & Kraut 5K, and the Historical Association tent are some of the entertainments. If you would like to help by sitting for an hour or two in the tent on Friday evening or Saturday afternoon let someone know.<br />
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Ft. Loramie Community garage sales will take place September 12 and 13. <br />
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The 32nd Fall Festival at Lake Loramie State Park will be held September 12 to 14. Craft booths, music and antique tractors are some of the attractions.<br />
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<a href="http://www.fortloramie.com/">http://www.fortloramie.com/</a><br />
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The Greenville Treaty Line & Sycamore Tree dedication will be held in the elementary school September 28 at 1 pm. The event will move to the Gigandet Farm afterward weather permitting.<br />
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The archaological dig on the Fleckenstein Farm by Greg Shipley and some trained volunteers has found some interesting things. They would like to establish the footprint of Gen. Wayne's fort. There is more about this on our Facebook page. Click on the picure to see the whole newspaper article. Some of the artifacts may be on display in the history tent at German Heritage Days. There is also more information on events.<br />
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The museum is open 2 more Sundays but if you can't get here we can accomodate you some other time. <br />
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Plans are already being made for this year's Christmas dinners. If you didn't get a letter and want to attend contact Dorothy Quinlin at 937-295-2659. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5500967494361479902.post-24521408808611029122014-08-21T07:09:00.002-04:002014-08-22T18:46:50.360-04:00It happened in AugustIn 1912 Willman's Department Store was destroyed by fire . They leased temporary quarters in the Tecklenburg Hotel for groceries and in the Knights of St. John Hall for dry goods. A new store opened in November 1913.<br />
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In 1931 Bertha Larger established a beauty parlor in Mrs. Clara Hasebrook's residence. <br />
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In 1934 concrete was being poured for the new spillway at the lake.<br />
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In 1936 an oil well was being drilled on the Ben Zircher farm near Newport. According to Larry Monroe, "The storage tank for that oil well on the Zircher farm was still standing in the 50's when the school bus dropped off the 3 Zircher kids. I'm fairly sure the well was no longer producing but the tank was there. At that time there was still some gas production from area wells".<br /><br />
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In 1943 a storm dropped between 4 and 6 inches of rain on the area filling basements and destroying some crops. It was said to be the worst flooding since the 1913 flood.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5500967494361479902.post-14624810104821078762014-07-20T18:16:00.002-04:002014-07-20T18:16:38.086-04:00Lake event photo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5500967494361479902.post-58522895892494514852014-07-20T18:10:00.001-04:002014-07-22T13:53:01.395-04:00June updatesThe weather was perfect for Liberty Days on July 4th and 5th. Besides the usual games, rides and events, Ken Sowards read the Declaration of Independance and Maddie Geise sang the National Anthem.<br />
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The joint event at the lake by Fort Loramie Historical, Minster Historical and the Lake Heritage Museum was a huge success. Around 50 people sat down to the program MC'd by Bob Lammers. 85 visitors took advantage of the free pontoon boat rides. Irene Doenges played the keyboard and there was a lot of interest in the artifacts and photos. See pictures on our Facebook page.<br />
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The Lake Loramie Heritage Museum will be shutting down. The building is ancient and the plumbing has deteriorated. The state doesn't deem it worth fixing and if there isn't a working bathroom visitors can't be allowed in.<br />
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There are plans to rebuild the spillway at the lake next year. You can find information here:<br />
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<a href="http://engineering.ohiodnr.gov/current-projects/lake-loramie-dam">http://engineering.ohiodnr.gov/current-projects/lake-loramie-dam</a><br />
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They don't mention that the original dam was made of wood and was replaced in the 30's with the current dam.<br />
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Plans to re-landscape canal park and install a gazebo have been postponed until next year due to this year's unusually wet weather.<br />
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German Heritage Days will be held Sept. 19 & 20 in the canal park. If you would like to help out by sitting at the history tent contact me. Usually 2 people at a time are necessary and you can sign up for just an hour or 2 if you want. All you have to do is sell books and you won't be alone.. Saturday afternoon is usually the busiest time. Music, good food and beer are available.<br />
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A member of the country group, Florida Georgia Line, put a camera on his motorcycle and made this music video riding through the concert grounds and the village.<br />
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We got a message from Marge Jones.<br />
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Thank you so much for remembering and honoring my dad, Albert, and
Uncle Karl. They just don't make those kind of folks anymore. We miss
them terribly, along with Aunt Elsie Van Oss who died just two weeks
before Dad. Each of them loved their family, Ft. Loramie and preserving
its history.</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5500967494361479902.post-63290762958341980162014-07-20T17:50:00.002-04:002014-07-20T17:50:58.806-04:00Greenville Treaty eventSept. 28 at 1 pm a ceremony will be held commemorating the Greenville Treaty Line and Sycamore Tree Dedication. The event will be in the elementary school at 35 Elm St. <br /><br />
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Ken Sowards on the impact the treaty had on our nation<br />
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Dr. Steven Littleton on Native American History before the treaty <br />
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Greg Shipley on the archaological discoveries on the Fleckenstein Farm <br /><br />
James Williams on surveyor, Israel Ludlow. <br /><br />
Immediately following, the celebration will move to the Gigandet Farm at 2770 SR 705, the point where the line was marked by a sycamore tree in 1796. The line marked the division between the tribal lands to the north and the settlers to the south.<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5500967494361479902.post-38966300408414252042014-07-03T18:24:00.005-04:002014-07-03T18:25:53.194-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #990000;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"> <b> HAPPY FOURTH of JULY</b></span></i></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5500967494361479902.post-28611708366872552952014-06-21T18:55:00.001-04:002014-06-25T21:15:11.448-04:00Outdoor Adventures at Lake Loramie This joint event by Fort Loramie Historical, Minster Historical Society and Lake Loramie Heritage will be held July 12 from 1 to 5 at Earl's Island Pavilion. Annual free pontoon boat rides will be a part of this event. Also a display of lake related artifacts, old photos, a slide show and music by Irene Doenges.<br />
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At 3:30 there will be a special program, "Lake Stories and Tall Tales". Master of Ceremony will be Bob Lammers. Come and share your own experiences.<br />
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<u>Updates</u><br />
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The Main Street Book has been reprinted in paperback and is available at the museum or the Silver Cross. <u> </u><br />
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Our ancient kitchen faucets have been replaced by Jim Rosengarten with some help from Don Gusching. Tom Busse has been painting and repairing. It's so nice to have people who know how to do things like this.<br />
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The ceremony to place the monument to commemorate the Greenville Treaty Line will be held in September. The date still isn't set.<br />
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<u>Books for sale</u><br />
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<u> </u><u>Follow the Blue Blazes</u>, by Robert Pond is a guide to hiking Ohio's Buckeye Trail. He lays out the chapters by areas of the state with featured hikes and maps. He also has advice on safety, packing and local contacts. Everything you need to know. The blue blazes are markings on trees that show the way.<br />
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<u>Louis Lorimier in the American Revolution, 1777-1782</u>, introduction, translation and commentary by Paul L. Stevens. The memoirs of Peter Loramie, French-Canadian trader for whom Ft. Loramie is named. <br />
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<u>Annals of St. Michaels</u>, by Rev. Wilhelm Bigot who was pastor here between 1874 and 1905. He built the current church and was very interested in local history. This is from his writings which were done in German in 1903 and translated by Pauline Ernst Seger in 1976. There is a description of the building of the church and who donated what. Also a lot on village businesses of the time.<br />
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<u>Turp and Eb</u>, by Albert Freytag consists of his memories and those of his friend Turp (Urban) Raterman. It's all about their youthful experiences in and around Ft. Loramie and the people they knew.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5500967494361479902.post-31869210248570125092014-06-21T18:30:00.000-04:002014-06-21T18:30:48.176-04:00EventsFort Loramie Liberty Days July 4th and 5th. Rides, food and fireworks.<br />
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The Chamber of Commerce is offering gift certificates that are redeemable at participating chamber businesses. Call 937-295-3813.<br />
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Don't forget the Farmers Market held every Friday 3-7 until the end of September in the canal park. They have a Facebook page.<br />
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The Country Concert will be held July 10, 11, and 12 in Newport. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5500967494361479902.post-44972187953619322542014-05-26T21:41:00.000-04:002014-05-26T21:41:01.076-04:00Kroger's Rewards programIf you are signed up for Kroger's Rewards program it's time to sign up again. We have 20 people now and we have received donations from Krogers. All you need is a rewards card, an internet connection and an email address. You don't have to have a computer. You can get a relative to sign you up for an email address. This is for the Cincinnati region. if you live elsewhere you can't help us.<br />
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We are registered with Kroger's as Fort Loramie Historical Association Inc. #83201. If you need help contact Jim Rosengarten at 937-295-3998.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5500967494361479902.post-58488287271707360872014-05-16T18:30:00.002-04:002014-05-16T18:30:06.319-04:00Lake photo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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