Servicemen’s Free Canteen Ohio Historical Marker As my mom and I continued our journey through Lima Ohio in search of more Quilt Store shopping for the All Ohio Shop Hop, we visited another Ohio Historical Marker, the Servicemen’s Free Canteen located in Allen County. With the historical markers just a few minute drive apart, we…
The Interurban Era Ohio Historical Marker Here in Central Ohio, the Fall weather that has arrived and if you are like me, I associate Autumn with quilting. My mom and I recently set out on a Saturday day trip to enjoy the Autumn sights, shop at several All Ohio Shop Hop Quilt Shops and visit…
Orange Johnson House Ohio Historical Marker Growing up in Worthington, OH, visiting the Orange Johnson House was a yearly field trip in elementary school. It was until I was older, much older than I truly began to appreciate the history behind this building and the reason for so many visits. Located in the northern part…
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium located in Delaware County, OH has always been a family favorite which houses The Grand Carousel. We love visiting the Lions, Tigers and Bears (oh my), but also ride on one of the wood carved horses. During on one of our recent visits to the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, we…
On our drive to Summit County recently, we passed by this Ohio Historical Marker for the Boston Township Hall designed by John Eisenmann. Located on Main Street in Peninsula, Ohio, it marks this school building designed by Eisenmann; designed to consolidate two one-room school houses when the Peninsula and Boston Township Boards of Education merged…
Living in Columbus in Franklin County, I drive by this location several times a month. I always notice the marker and the beautiful landscaping in this area. This day, I actually stopped to read and learn about this Marker. Located in Worthington OH, this was where the Masonry for Central Ohio was centered in the…
My family and I have been to the Lake Erie Shores and Islands numerous times. On our last adventure, we came across this historical marker for the first ship to shore radio broadcast. Located on Put-in-Bay at the Jet Express Landing in Ottawa County, Dr. Lee deForest broadcasted the first ship to shore radio message…
During one of our visits to Cedar Point in Erie County; along the shores of Lake Erie, we came across the Ohio Historical Marker for the Ohio Hospital Association. On August 25th, 1915, about sixty (60) leaders of Ohio Hospitals gathered at the Hotel (Breakers) along the shores of Lake Erie to form the Ohio…
I was just thinking about this summer and all the fun activities in our future. One staple we love to attend every year in Central Ohio is The Ohio State Fair. While it isn’t until August of 2023, the entries for the Creative Arts is open now. Being a quilter, I have been thinking about…
Living in Columbus most of my life, I love learning about local history in my hometown. The Charity Newsies Building just down the road is no exception. I drive by this building about every day of the week and marvel at the idea of such a philanthropic organization is so close to home. The Charity…