If you have visited some of the buildings at Ouabache State Park in Wells County, you probably noticed the beautiful stone fireplaces. All of the buildings have the original fireplaces that were built by the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps.) boys 90 years ago! The workers hand placed the stones and were very creative in the... Continue Reading →
Thank you to everyone who attended the January meeting of the Wells County Genealogy Society held recently at the public library in Bluffton. Wells County resident Matt Day was the featured speaker and his topic was his Native American genealogy. Matt shared his genealogy and family history about the Shadle family and their Indian heritage.... Continue Reading →
Thank you to all of the visitors who voted for their favorite trees at the "Christmas in the Mansion," held over four weekends during November and December, 2025 at the Wells County Historical Museum in Bluffton. Over 1000 ballots were submitted by visitors listing their choice of the top three trees from the 37 decorated... Continue Reading →
The Wells County Historical Society would like to thank all of the individuals and businesses who contributed to making the 2025 “Christmas in the Mansion” a beautiful place to visit during the holiday season. Thank you to all of the volunteers who assisted in hosting the visitors to the museum. Thanks also to the volunteers... Continue Reading →
Here are more trees (#'s 19 - 37) that were on display at the Christmas in the Mansion. Be sure to check them out. Tree # 19 - Niche in the Back Hallway to Basement. Blue Poppy Designs by Tamara Tyree & Teresa Beck. Tree # 20 - Back Hallway Display Display Case Ledges. TJ's... Continue Reading →
A special preview of the recently released history book, "Craigville, Indiana" was held on November 20, 2025 at the Wells County Public Library in Bluffton. Local historian and author of the book, Alan Daugherty shared several stories from the 398 page book and thanked the AdamsWells Internet Telecom for sponsoring the printing of the book.... Continue Reading →
It is that time of year and the plans are all set for the 2025 “Christmas in the Mansion” at the Wells County Historical Museum. Enjoy browsing through the historic mansion and viewing the 34 decorated trees, each to a different theme. You can even vote on your favorite tree. Weekend dates and times include:... Continue Reading →
A special Veterans Day program titled, "Letters from Local Veterans" was presented on Monday, November 10, 6:30pm at the Wells County Historical Museum Annex in Bluffton. The program was presented by local volunteers from the historical society and included the reading of letters from World War I and other wars and conflicts. Some artifacts not... Continue Reading →
Lancaster Park and the Bluffton Parks Department were honored to welcome the Lancaster Central Class of 1964 back to the new Lancaster Park in September 2025 —their old stomping grounds filled with so many memories. In true Lancaster spirit, they came together to gift the community a beautiful new sign sharing the history of the... Continue Reading →
Here is William Henry Harrison's Grouseland which was built in 1803-1804. It served as the home for the Governor of the Indiana Territory from 1800 - 1812 and is located on the banks of the Wabash River in Vincennes, Indiana. It is a Presidential Home and a National Historic Landmark. The home is preserved and... Continue Reading →
Wells County Historical Society and Museum 