Tag: Mercer County History
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.
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). […]
