Tag: 19th Century Ohio
The creation of Auglaize County in 1848 was not a straightforward process but rather a contentious event that revealed the complexities of Ohio’s mid-19th-century political landscape. The new county, directly and indirectly carved from portions of Allen, Mercer, and Putnam counties, sparked heated debates and strong opinions both in the Ohio General Assembly and among […]
Mercer County, Ohio, is home to stories that weave together its early frontier history, a sensational tale of a medical school that likely never existed, and the haunting memory of a brutal crime that shocked the region in 1872. These narratives—distinct yet intertwined—have shaped the county’s folklore and historical identity. The Rise and Fall of […]
The waters known today as Grand Lake hold layers of history, but few perspectives are as vivid or deeply rooted as those of Henry Koehn. A widely known owner of Koehn’s Landing on the south shore and a familiar square dance fiddler in the area, Koehn was born near the lake in a log cabin on January […]
The origins of Celina, Ohio, trace back to a pivotal newspaper advertisement published in 1834 and the collaborative efforts of four founding partners. Through legal agreements, careful surveying, and strategic promotion, these men transformed what was once swampy wilderness into the county seat of Mercer County. This account draws on period newspapers, historical compilations, and […]
Post offices were vital to early American communities, often serving as one of the first government institutions in new settlements. They connected rural areas to national and international networks of news, commerce, and communication, helping to knit together the expanding United States during the 19th century (Source: USPS, History of the United States Postal Service). […]
