The Wells County Historical Museum was visited by a variety of creatures during this year's popular Boo In Bluffton Autumn Adventure. Thank you to our volunteer greeters and everyone who donated candy for the community fun event .
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History of the Cabin
The Wells County Historical Society and Museum hosted a program on the History of the 4-H Park Log Cabin in late October. Presenters Pat Wall and Roger Sherer shared photos and explained the original 1855 cabin built on the John Bennett family farm, the move to the Wells County 4-H Park in the 1960's by... Continue Reading →
Annex interior finished
Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped with the work day in October at the museum. Great progress was made on the paneling in the annex and the military exhibits were prepared for moving to their new exhibit area.
Tocsin School
Built in 1908, the Tocsin Graded School is located near Tocsin on 600E just north of U.S. 224. The structure is a great example of a restored school that now serves as a home. This is just one of many schools that are highlighted in the book, “The History of Wells County Schools 1837 –... Continue Reading →
Visit to the Past
Thank you to all of the volunteers who served as actors and speakers at the Craigville, My Town Talk and Oakland Cemetery Walk held in early October at the Wells County Historical Museum Annex. Some interesting stories and historical facts were shared about the Oakland Cemetery, Craigville, the railroad and community businesses and the families... Continue Reading →
Bluffton Street Fair
The banners are up so it must be time for the Bluffton Street! Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped design, build and participate in our 1st Place Float Entry in the Bluffton Street Fair Parade. The float turned out great and everyone seemed to have fun. Great job and thanks.
Masonic Lodges of Wells County
Thank you to Matthew Battershell and Chuck Michael from the Bluffton Masonic Lodge for their presentation in September at the Wells County Historical Museum that highlighted the history of the Masonic Lodges in Wells County. They shared information about lodges that were at one time located in Ossian, Zanesville and Markle. The Bluffton Lodge was... Continue Reading →
Curved Dash Olds
What most people see first when they enter the main entrance of the Wells County Historical Museum is the 1902 Curved Dash Oldsmobile. The car was donated to the museum by the Ifer Family several years ago. This rare and unique car was made by the Olds Motor Vehicle Company of Lansing Michigan. The company... Continue Reading →
School History Book on Sale
Five Points School located in Chester Township of Wells County (5300 W. - 1100 S. -90, Montpelier) is a great example of a restored two story, one-room school house. Built in 1876, it is just one of the many schools that are included in the newly released book, "The History of Wells County Schools 1837... Continue Reading →
The Great Hat Mystery
On exhibit in July and August 2023 at the Bluffton City Hall entryway was the Wells County Historical Museum's "great hat mystery". It seems that these unique hats were donated a number of years ago and museum volunteers are working to identify what they were used for. They were made by the Henderson-Ames Company of... Continue Reading →
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