Emmanuel Church located at 2115 N. 500 W. north of Rockford in Rockcreek Township of Wells County is scheduled for demolition. Like many country churches across rural America, as their membership declines, the followers combine with other churches leaving behind a building that will slowly begin to fall into disrepair and will eventually need to... Continue Reading →
A successful Holiday Open House Celebration for "Perfect Harmony" was held in the beautiful renovated church formerly known to many as St. Paul's Church. The event was be held December 14 and 15, 2024. Visitors were able to tour the former church and meet the event hosts Tracy Hardesty-Goetz and Courtney Rohr-Tracey. The church is... Continue Reading →
"Christmas in the Mansion" continues each weekend at the Wells County Historical Museum. Enjoy browsing through the historic mansion and viewing the 29 decorated trees, each to a different theme. You can even vote on your favorite tree. Dates include: Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 7, and 8, 2:00 - 5:30pm. Dec.14, 10:00am - 5:30pm during... Continue Reading →
Enjoy the sounds of holiday music during the "Christmas in the Mansion" at the Wells County Historical Museum. Three talented pianists will share their talents on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2-5pm, Arleen Stoller; Saturday, Dec. 14, 2-4pm, Kenny Steffen; and Sunday, Dec. 22, 2:30-5:00pm, Karen Carpenter. Nearly 30 decorated trees are available for viewing. Nearly 30... Continue Reading →
Be sure to mark your calendar for Sunday, December 15, 2024. That is when Santa Claus will be visiting the "Christmas in the Mansion" at the Wells County Historical Museum. Santa will be available for family photos and meeting children from 2:00 pm - 4:00pm. The museum is located just 4 blocks west of the... Continue Reading →
Wells County Public Library staff person Jason Habegger reports that for some time the library has wanted to make all of the scanned obituaries available to the public. Currently the library staff are slowly adding each obituary to software called Portfolio, this will make obituaries available through our card catalog. The process is tedious and... Continue Reading →
Thank you to author and historian, Charles Joray for returning to Bluffton and Wells County to speak about his recently released book "The Early History of Vera Cruz Indiana: 1838-1910." Originally named Newville as seen in this plat map from 1848. The town name however, had to change when plans were being made for their... Continue Reading →
Wells County Circuit Judge Kenton Kiracofe will be speaking about the John Terrrell trial of the early 1900's and what it would be like in 2024. Stephen Terrell will also speak about his newly released book "The Madness of John Terrell: Revenge and Insanity on Trial in the Heartland." The event will be held on... Continue Reading →
Nicholas H. Raber (left in photo) compiled and recently donated six history books to the Indiana Room at the Wells County Public Library. The first two, “Relatives of Maria (Lucabaugh) Raber 1856-1948” and “Joseph McClure & Madella Fishbaugh Family History,” cover many families from Rockcreek Township. The third book, “Coolman Family History,” focuses on the... Continue Reading →
The holiday season will soon be here and the Wells County Historical Society is seeking volunteers to assist with hosting duties during "Christmas at the Museum" when more than 25 decorated holiday trees will be on display for viewing. Dates include Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 7- 8, 14-15 and 21-22. At least two people are needed... Continue Reading →
Wells County Historical Society and Museum 