Arcanum Wayne Trail Historical Society

Gordon and the Families

February 26, 2022May 25, 2022 Annette Stewart

One cannot tell the complete story without mentioning the Gordon family and history since we read about the naming of Gordon being from the “wife’s father” who was Phillip Gordon 1788-1857. From the Greenville Advocate, Friday, April 28, 1967 we read Gordon’s name originally came from France and was pronounced Gourdon. Due to troublesome times

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,

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

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

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.

Membership Time!

December 17, 2021May 25, 2022 Annette Stewart

AWTHS and APS are offering a special savings to join both organizations. Details are above in flyer. Checks can be mailed to either organization, but to AWTHS use the PO Box 4, Arcanum, OH 45304. Questions? Please use the general email for AWTHS: [email protected] email. Or call Sharon Troutwine, number on flyer. Both are great

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