Kottage Kat says

The History of the Firelands is facinating, and more to learn all the time. Travel down W. Main St. in Norwalk, beautiful period homes.

Talk to Henry Timman, a wealth of information on the History of the Firelands. The house I grew up in was once part of the original Childrens home, lots of History there.  Milan has some beatiful period homes.

PB&J, I agree that the history of this area should be taught to students at all levels. We learned it, and it sparked a lifelong interest in History, I am a taphophile ( sp.), also a wonderful way to explore the history of this area. Scott cemetary in Huron is a good one.

To those who have not developed an interest in the History of this area, you are missing something. Hind sight is 20/20, wish I had recorded or taken notes of all the long talks I had with my Grand parents, they had facinating things to say, and years later trying to recall them is and exercise in futility. I am enjoying the comments on this article.  Sorry for the spelling errors, my caffeine level is low.          Kat

pntbutterandjelly says

@grandmasgirl; I understand your point of view and agree with it to a large measure (I knew what you had been thinking as far as ALL the historical events which had transpired at various courthosues around Ohio while reading your initial post). The sheer volume of "historical" events that have experienced there is HUGE. I was merely pointing out the fact there is also a massive amount of history involved with many homes in our 4-county area that should too be known and kept for posterity. All history should be considered precious. You and I (and others as noted by "bayshore's enlightening post..."thank you bayshore") are indeed "on the same page". It's too bad that local history is not a manditory class requirement at the high school level. At least they would have had an opportunity to be exposed to it, understand its relevancy and offer the possibility for individuals to pursue their own interests within it. Its sad to see the majority of Americans have taken on the "disposable"mentalities that are so prevelant in our society. That short-term attitude will/is and will continue to be an Achilles heal. Sadly the elderly and even grandparents are not looked upon as valuable assets to many children and our society as a whole. They (the elderly) have so much to offer. "To every season..........."

Ps. The lack of postings on this subject is an obvoius indicator as to the interest level on "history". 

To the both of you, "Have a wonderful day!"

bayshore says

The Hayes Presidential Center in Fremont has a class scheduled for Saturday April 28th that will provide information about how to trace the history of your house.  Go to www.rbhayes.org and click on the genealogy news link to get details.

grandmasgirl says

@pntbutterandjelly: I also agree with you. What I am saying is that while Thomas Edison's home is historic, it is historic for only ONE reason. The same with McPherson's home. The Seneca county courthouse is historic to many people because of various reason's. That's where they got married. That's where they served on jury or was sentenced, or where they went for other reasons. Thanks for agreeing in part with me.

pntbutterandjelly says

@ grandmasgirl; I would agree with you in that the court house should have NOT been tore down. In regards to the balance of your posting...I would disagree. Many homes in our immediate vicinity have more and more signifigant history than our "later day built" court houses. (my opinion only). Think of Thomas Edison's birth home as only one prime example. What about General McPherson's home in  Clyde. I am sure there are many, many other equal or possibly better examples (Paul Brown, the Fisher Body Works family from Norwalk, et. al.) in the 4-county area. Remember...I whole-heartly agree with you on the matter of the Seneca Court House demolition DEBACLE. (what a waste and shame)

*Know history or you are bound to repeat it.

grandmasgirl says

Funny how history means so much to some and so little to others. Thus the Seneca County courthouse (which was a piece of MAJOR history) is being tore down. This building has a lot more significant history attached to it than ANY house in the area.

pntbutterandjelly says

There is a lot more I could tell this readership about our home's history but that would reveal my true idenity as "pntbutterandjelly" and that's NOT going to happen (smile!) (sorry) {I'll give you all a clue though..a portion of our home is open to travelers visiting our general area.} (no more clues will be given)

Ps. Upon first owning our home...it became abundantly clear that was still "home" to some other "patrons of the past"? I'll call them "Spirits" and let it go at that. The entire matter was quite the new experiences! Later...I was fortunate to be bequeathedmy first ever "Native American Vision". It too was every bit as exciting as the Spirits in the former text. (I'm wondering....."what next?")

pb&jelly

KnuckleDragger says

That shouldn't be too hard, since my house was built in 2004 and was foreclosed on in 2008 and bought by my wife and I in 2008.  Before then the lot was being farmed.   That was easy.

Woody Hayes says

That was good, Goofy.

katelih says

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katelih says

 pbandj...That is very interesting.

concerned2012 says

goofus you're an a$$...

Maggdi says

That`s lovely P&J. Thank you. Our history is as important as any other and I love that people are doing what hey can for it's preservation.

goofus says

What a coincidence my boat was once owned by Jack Sparrow!!!

pntbutterandjelly says

We, fortunately, know the complete history of our ca. 1842 Greek Revival farmhouse from the time of  the very first selling of the Ohio Lands. The Federal government did this when the last of the Native Americans were sent off their reservation near Green Springs and forced them westward. The section (160 acres) was signed over to the new owner via the issuance of a Land Grant..Often the Grant would bear the hand-endorsed name of the President himself. In our case the first purchaser's name was Samuel T. Sparrow. From him on to ourselves...we know every previous land owner that our home now sits on. The house itself was built by Davd Harpster. He, his mother, two brothers and one sister all came here from Pennsylania after Mrs. Harpster's husband passed. Each of David's two brothers built homes across the fields from ours. One sits northwest and the other is northeast. The three brothers and one other gentleman held church services in their repsective homes on a rotating basis. Those humble church services have evolved into the existing Evangelical Church nearby.