Arcanum Wayne Trail Historical Society

County Roads

February 18, 2022May 25, 2022 Annette Stewart

Midway on Rt. 49. Photo courtesy of the Archer family. County Roads from newspaper clips. Route 9 will become a Federal Highway, part of the national highway system and will be known as No. 127. The last pavement was laid, making a completely paved road from Cincinnati to the Michigan line. (Arcanum Times March 26,

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March Events

February 7, 2022February 7, 2022 Annette Stewart

March 5 from 9am-noon will be AWTHS regular Open First Saturday hours. Located at 123 W. George Street in Arcanum, the historic saloon and hotel later known as Beck’s Hotel and lastly the Wayne Trail Grange, became home to Arcanum Wayne Trail Historical Society. The house is open to tour with displays from Arcanum and

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Part Two The Blizzard

January 25, 2022January 25, 2022 awths

Now the rest of the story by C. Wayne Davis Shortly after John left our house, there was a knock at the kitchen door. Mother was in the kitchen and went to see who would be out on a night like this. She knew that no car could come up the lane because of the

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The Blizzard

January 17, 2022May 25, 2022 awths

Greenwood or Greenbush One Room School House on McCool Road This story was written by C. Wayne Davis and given to Normal Rhoades, his teacher. Later it was given to AWTHS by Janet Rhoades. THE WINTER STORM OF 1936 by C.Wayne Davis I remember the day. It was Wednesday, January 22, 1936. I was thirteen-years-old

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New Tips for House Research

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 Annette Stewart

This website with links was sent to AWTHS so we are passing the information on to our readers who are interested in researching their home. This information is not from AWTH’S personal research so please read our blog’s disclaimer and information. https://www.ezlandlordforms.com/articles/new-landlord-guide/767/a-landlord-s-guide-to-researching-property-history/ Additional Resources Using Written Archives to Discover the History of Your House Public

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January Events 2022

December 27, 2021December 27, 2021 Annette Stewart

AWTHS will be closed New Years Day. We will be open for visitors Saturday, January 8, 2022 from 9-noon. Appointments for research are recommended. Message or email awths to schedule. Please follow our Facebook page for postings, events and details.

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