Don'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.
Many came to see the artifacts from the Fleckenstein Farm at German Heritage Days.
Monty Mercer of Englewood, was the winner of a copy of our book "Main Street and Beyond".
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.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
It happened in September
On September 2, 1927 a meeting was held in the township hall for the purpose of getting better telephone service.
September 7, 1934 the Herman Gaier grocery was shut down.
The Basinburg schoolhouse was sold at public sale to George Dues of Newport for $210
Ed Larger broke his arm cranking his car.
On September 12, 1930, WJ Borchers sold his filling station to Aloysius Ernst.
September 7, 1934 the Herman Gaier grocery was shut down.
The Basinburg schoolhouse was sold at public sale to George Dues of Newport for $210
Ed Larger broke his arm cranking his car.
On September 12, 1930, WJ Borchers sold his filling station to Aloysius Ernst.
Monday, September 8, 2014
Updates
Greg 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.
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.
If you would like to help out with the Christmas dinners contact Alice Barhorst at 937-295-2659.
More information on events can be found on our Facebook page.
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.
If you would like to help out with the Christmas dinners contact Alice Barhorst at 937-295-2659.
More information on events can be found on our Facebook page.
Friday, August 22, 2014
August updates
Come 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.
Ft. Loramie Community garage sales will take place September 12 and 13.
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.
http://www.fortloramie.com/
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.
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.
The museum is open 2 more Sundays but if you can't get here we can accomodate you some other time.
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.
Ft. Loramie Community garage sales will take place September 12 and 13.
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.
http://www.fortloramie.com/
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.
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.
The museum is open 2 more Sundays but if you can't get here we can accomodate you some other time.
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.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
It happened in August
In 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.
In 1931 Bertha Larger established a beauty parlor in Mrs. Clara Hasebrook's residence.
In 1934 concrete was being poured for the new spillway at the lake.
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".
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.
In 1931 Bertha Larger established a beauty parlor in Mrs. Clara Hasebrook's residence.
In 1934 concrete was being poured for the new spillway at the lake.
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".
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.
Sunday, July 20, 2014
June updates
The 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.
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.
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.
There are plans to rebuild the spillway at the lake next year. You can find information here:
http://engineering.ohiodnr.gov/current-projects/lake-loramie-dam
They don't mention that the original dam was made of wood and was replaced in the 30's with the current dam.
Plans to re-landscape canal park and install a gazebo have been postponed until next year due to this year's unusually wet weather.
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.
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.
http://vimeo.com/100554644
We got a message from Marge Jones.
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.
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.
There are plans to rebuild the spillway at the lake next year. You can find information here:
http://engineering.ohiodnr.gov/current-projects/lake-loramie-dam
They don't mention that the original dam was made of wood and was replaced in the 30's with the current dam.
Plans to re-landscape canal park and install a gazebo have been postponed until next year due to this year's unusually wet weather.
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.
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.
http://vimeo.com/100554644
We got a message from Marge Jones.
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.
Greenville Treaty event
Sept. 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.
Speakers will be
Ken Sowards on the impact the treaty had on our nation
Dr. Steven Littleton on Native American History before the treaty
Greg Shipley on the archaological discoveries on the Fleckenstein Farm
James Williams on surveyor, Israel Ludlow.
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.
Speakers will be
Ken Sowards on the impact the treaty had on our nation
Dr. Steven Littleton on Native American History before the treaty
Greg Shipley on the archaological discoveries on the Fleckenstein Farm
James Williams on surveyor, Israel Ludlow.
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.
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