The Story of Big Chimneys

1699-1914

"Big Chimneys," named for its two large brick chimneys, was probably the first permanent structure on the land that is today within the City of Falls Church. The home stood just east of this sign. The year "1699," inscribed on ...

William Green, Labor Leader / The Columbus Streetcar Strike, 191

William Green, Labor Leader

A native of Coshocton County, William Green (1870-1932) began his working life as a coal miner at age 16 and rose rapidly in the leadership of the United Mine Workers of America. Twice elected to the Ohio ...

The Party Line - The “Talking Machine”

Historic Corner

Here was located the switchboard known as “Central”, of Winston Telephone, Arley’s Grand Old Party Line. Built about 1909 by Mimm Wright, with an estimated maximum of 25 phones, she was the pulse of the community. When one phone ...

Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church

Mother of 5 Churches

[Front]:

1768 Bethel Methodist Society

Org. at Indian Springs by

Rev. Geo. Whitefield and families of

Arnold, Giraud, Taylor, Sullivan

Mitchell, Box, Wood

1825 Rec'd. Meth. Cone Rev. Barnett Smith

1842 Sunday School Org.

G.L. Riley, Elisha South, J.M. Eppes

Rev. John Humbert, Judge T.J. Sullivan

1854-1884 ...

The Trenton War Memorial

(On the Rededication Marker):

Restored and rededicated by the people of New Jersey in honor of all those from this state who served with courage, dignity, and patriotism in the armed forces of the United States of America

Our land is dearer ...

The Irish in Columbus

[Marker Front]:

Thousands of Irish immigrants came to Columbus to seek personal and religious freedom. With the "Great Hunger" in Ireland and the completion of the Ohio and Erie Canal and the National Road, immigration to Columbus increased in the mid ...

The Creation of Temple Hall Farm Regional Park

In 1940, after a succession of owners, the property was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. James H. Symington. The Symingtons set about restoring the house and making improvements to the farm.

The Symingtons succeed in restoring the mansion house, making ...

Lee's Hill, the commander's lookout

General Robert E. Lee used this hill as a command post during the Battle of Fredericksburg. It has borne his name ever since.

Lee’s View from Here

Civilians viewing this scene might have focused their attention on the picturesque steeples which ...

The Gilbert W. Dilley Museum at Flint Ridge

This facility recognizes Gilbert W. Dilley (1902-1996), a life-long student of Ohio history; an avid collector of Ohio Indian artifacts; a long standing trustee, past president, and generous benefactor of the Ohio Historical Society; and a true steward of Ohio's ...

Birthplace of Kermit the Frog

Leland, Mississippi

Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, grew up and played along Deer Creek during the years 1936-1948, exploring its flora and fauna from here to Stoneville. Sometimes he was joined by his friend, Kermit Scott. These experiences and fond ...