Betty Oakes on left, recently presented a copy of Elhanan Cemetery research to Catherine Campbell, Assistant Manager of Adult Services at the Wells County Public Library in Bluffton. Betty along with the help of other volunteers researched and assembled a history of Elhanan Cemetery located at the southeast corner of County Road 1000N. and 600E.... Continue Reading →
Thank you to all of the people who were able to attend the Bluffton Villa North House Walk held in mid-July. The weather was very hot and humid. The air was filled with smoke that had settled over Indiana from northern Minnesota and southern Ontario. The Lent A. Williamson Residence, 760 North Main Street. The... Continue Reading →
The Wells County 4-H Fair recently hosted Abraham Lincoln played by Danny Russel as part of the Log Cabin programs. Lincoln shared stories of his time growing up in Indiana, working as an attorney in Illinois and his efforts to lead the country during the Civil War. One of the stories that Lincoln told was... Continue Reading →
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.... Continue Reading →
Local residents were able to celebrate America's 250th by taking a step through Wells County history. A History Walk was organized by the Wells County Historical Society and the Bluffton Parks Department on the River Greenway in Bluffton along the Wabash River. It began at the Iris Garden and continued to almost the Red Bridge.... Continue Reading →
Thank you to all of the donors in the community that helped to make the new Wells County Aquatic Center a reality. The new facility replaces a 53-year old pool operated by the Bluffton Parks Department next to the Wells county 4-H Park at the south edge of Bluffton. Thank you to the Wells County... Continue Reading →
Here are some outstanding photos of the Big Boy 4014 Steam Locomotive passing through the rare 1904 pin connected camelback railroad trustle bridge over the St. Mary's River in Fort Wayne. Thank you to Jim Wulpi of the Fort Wayne Photographers Club. Starting around the bend in fort Wayne, Indiana. The Union Pacific Big Boy... Continue Reading →
One of the new exhibits this summer at the Wells County Historical Museum is a unique diplay of hats. Many of the hats are from the 1950's and 1960's. However, some are believed to be older. Here are some of the ladies hats that are on display at the museum. More ladies hats. Some of... Continue Reading →
Check out the summer exhibit of dinnerware at Bluffton City Hall that has been prepared by Ben Jones of the Wells County Historical Society and Museum The dinnerware was believed to be used for the large banquets that were hosted in the City Hall large room (used as a gym today). The display of dinnerware... Continue Reading →
Thank you to Beth Steury, well know area genealogist and author who was the speaker recently at the May 2026 meeting of the Wells County Genealogy Society. Beth's topic was "Ten Years of Solving Mysteries: A Review & What's New". Beth has worked extensively with families in the area to help solve a family genealogy... Continue Reading →
Wells County Historical Society and Museum 