Highlights from Wells County’s 250th Anniversary Celebration

Wells County came together to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States with a variety of events that ranged from a parade, concert, history displays and fireworks.

A view via drone camera of the start of the parade.

Carrying a large flag of the United States of America.

Bluffton Police Department leading the event.

American Legion Post Color Guard presenting the flag.
Owners of golf carts were able to participage in the parade.

More decorated golf carts.

The downtown plaza in front of the courthouse.

Some antique cars were in the parade.

Another antique car.

Neat car driven by Leon Gaiser.

Some of the members of the Wells County Historical Society dressed in costumes and strolled the courthouse plaza before the parade.

Even the Bluffton Street Fair Association had their annual flags up from the courthouse down to the street.

Local businesses proudly displayed the flag on the 4th of July weekend.

Bluffton Police and Fire Building displaying the colors.

The display in the Wells County Historical Museum.

A home on South Main Street in Bluffton proudly displaying the colors.

The American Legion with their patriotic display.

Another local business displays the flags.

Historical Society Board member Marcia Hotopp.

Historical Society Board member Grace Sackett.

Fireworks were enjoyed by many people in the community.

This is a great example of chalk art.

Thank you to everyone who came out for the America 250th celebration. Let’s keep it going as we celebrate all year.

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