Tag: Grand Lake
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 […]
I. Genesis of a Legend: The Pie-Pilfering Proto-Hoedag (1926) Our saga begins not with a roar, but with a whisper—a whisper of missing pies. The setting: the hallowed (and apparently not entirely secure) clubhouse of the Hunters, Traders, and Trappers (H.T. & T.), a social organization in St. Marys, Ohio. While a modern account (The […]
In the late 1910s, Celina, Ohio, emerged as an aviation hub with the Beam School of Aviation, founded by B. Ward Beam. The school trained pilots and conducted stunts, significantly contributing to World War I efforts. Despite a brief operation, its legacy endures, highlighting community pride and fostering diverse aviation careers.
In March 1934, Ohio newspapers reported on a transformative 1934 Grand Lake improvement proposal to enhance Grand Lake (also known as Lake St. Marys) into a major recreational and tourist destination. Supported by state officials, local organizations, and community leaders, the plan included deepening the lake, constructing artificial islands, and building sizeable breakwaters with roadways […]
