The Wells County Highway Department has officially made the move to their new facility located at 0828 E 200 S, Bluffton. The new and improved building has many advantages. It can now accommodate the much larger trucks that are used today to maintain our county roads and bridges. Originally, the old building was built as... Continue Reading →
The Wells County Historical Society and Museum has once again teamed up with the Wells County Public Library in Bluffton to offer a guided walking tour on Thursday, July 18, 2024 to view the outside and inside of several buildings in downtown Bluffton. Tours will be led by Jim Sturgeon, President of the Wells County... Continue Reading →
The museum recently received a donation of handmade ceramics made by Tammy Cromie Wilkins and daughter, Sarah. Tammy's Great-grandfather was E.B. Williamson the world renown Bluffton Iris hybridizer. Williamson was also know for his collection of dragonflies and damselflies. The items are for sale at the museum on Sundays and Wednesdays, 1:00 pm - 4:00pm.... Continue Reading →
Thank you to local author, Alan Daugherty for his presentation about E. B. and Mary Williamson and how they put Bluffton and Wells County on the map. E.B. Williamson became an expert on dragonflies and worked to develop more than 80 iris flower varieties. The recently published book on “Edward Bruce Williamson and Bluffton History”... Continue Reading →
The Old Ossian Cemetery was recently rededicated after a major restoration project which started in February of 2022. Thanks to the help of numerous donors and volunteers, the cemetery was completed with a community rededication on Saturday, May 18, 2024. View of some of the headstones at Old Ossian Cemetery One of the unique headstones.... Continue Reading →
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at the Wells County Senior Expo held at the Community Center at the 4-H Park. It was a nice crowd and we were able to hand out our summer schedule of events and answer questions about the recent books that are now available. Thanks also to... Continue Reading →
Make plans to attend the first Museum History Series of the year with local author, Alan Daugherty who recently published a book on "Edward Bruce Williamson and Bluffton History." The program will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2:00pm at the Museum Annex located directly behind the main museum building. *Dragonfly Photo - courtesy of National... Continue Reading →
The Wells County Community Center at the 4-H Park will be the site of the upcoming Senior Expo on Thursday, May 9, 9am - 2pm, organized by the Council on Aging. The Wells County Historical Society and Museum will be participating the days activities with an exhibit. Visit us at booth #38 in the Expo... Continue Reading →
The Wells County Historical Society held their Spring meeting and dinner at the Wells County Public Library meeting room in Bluffton. President, Jim Sturgeon and Board Member Larry McAfee presented a program on "The Bridges of Wells County." Jim started things off with some interesting history and facts on many of the bridges such as... Continue Reading →
Check out what's new this year at the Wells County Historical Museum. The Harry Lindstand Art Gallery, featuring some of his watercolor paintings and other works. Here is another popular painting done by Lindstrand. It is of one of the covered bridges. The Sports Memorabilia Room has been expanded to the 2nd floor and displays... Continue Reading →
Wells County Historical Society and Museum 