Sunday, March 11, 2012
Where's Waldo?
So, today I sat to write an entry, and the question, "Where's Waldo?" kept popping into my head. I have no idea where Waldo, the person, is. But, I can tell you exactly where Waldo, Ohio is located. This small Ohio town is northwest of Delaware Lake in Marion County, Ohio on US Route 23. And, quite ironically, this is another small Ohio village that grew up on the Scioto or Harrison Trail. Locally, the trail is referred to as, "The Harrison Military Road."
Saturday, March 10, 2012
The Overland Inn at McCutchenville, Ohio
Today my family traveled to the northern part of Ohio. And, on the way we passed through the village of McCutchenville. On the south side of this quaint village is an old stage coach inn from pioneer days. I immediately made a note to find out more when I got back home. This is what I have learned.
THE OVERLAND INN
It is probably best to start with the history of the Ohio State Route 53. Ohio 53 generally follows the path of the Harrison Trail trough Wyandot County in Ohio. The Harrison Trail was a trail mapped and used by General William Henry Harrison during the War of 1812. His unrealized plan was to not only use this trail to defend the Ohio frontier from Indians, but to also use this trail in a possible invasion of Canada. Harrison's Trail followed very closely the Scioto Trail. This Trail was burned by Native Americans in Ohio from the confluence of the Scioto and Ohio Rivers at Portsmouth, Ohio all the way north to Lake Erie at Sandusky, Ohio.
At the conclusion of the War of 1812, Harrison's Trail became an important stage route in Ohio. And, it was upon this stage coach route that the village of McCutchenville was founded in the early 1800s. One of the first buildings erected in this village was the Overland Inn. It was built in 1829 by Colonel Joseph McCutchen. A famous visitor to this inn was author Charles Dickens.
Over the years, the Overland Inn has served as a hotel, a stage coach stop and finally an apartment building. In 1964, the Wyandot County Historical Society purchased the property and began a lengthy restoration process. After three years, the original restoration was complete and the Wyandot County Historical Society dedicated the Overland Hotel as a historic stage coach museum. In 2002, a redecoration project was begun. This project soon turned into another restoration project that lasted for four years. The Inn was rededicated in 2007.
THE OVERLAND INN
It is probably best to start with the history of the Ohio State Route 53. Ohio 53 generally follows the path of the Harrison Trail trough Wyandot County in Ohio. The Harrison Trail was a trail mapped and used by General William Henry Harrison during the War of 1812. His unrealized plan was to not only use this trail to defend the Ohio frontier from Indians, but to also use this trail in a possible invasion of Canada. Harrison's Trail followed very closely the Scioto Trail. This Trail was burned by Native Americans in Ohio from the confluence of the Scioto and Ohio Rivers at Portsmouth, Ohio all the way north to Lake Erie at Sandusky, Ohio.
At the conclusion of the War of 1812, Harrison's Trail became an important stage route in Ohio. And, it was upon this stage coach route that the village of McCutchenville was founded in the early 1800s. One of the first buildings erected in this village was the Overland Inn. It was built in 1829 by Colonel Joseph McCutchen. A famous visitor to this inn was author Charles Dickens.
Over the years, the Overland Inn has served as a hotel, a stage coach stop and finally an apartment building. In 1964, the Wyandot County Historical Society purchased the property and began a lengthy restoration process. After three years, the original restoration was complete and the Wyandot County Historical Society dedicated the Overland Hotel as a historic stage coach museum. In 2002, a redecoration project was begun. This project soon turned into another restoration project that lasted for four years. The Inn was rededicated in 2007.
Today in History - March 10
On this day in 1804, a ceremony was held in St. Louis, Missouri which marked the official transfer of land in the Louisiana Purchase.
On this day in 1876, Alexander Graham Bell made his first successful telephone call.
And, on this day in Chuckery in in 1897, it was reported that school sessions had not been held for a week in the Mitchell District due to the school mistress being a witness in a criminal case in court.
On this day in 1876, Alexander Graham Bell made his first successful telephone call.
And, on this day in Chuckery in in 1897, it was reported that school sessions had not been held for a week in the Mitchell District due to the school mistress being a witness in a criminal case in court.
Friday, March 9, 2012
Today in History - March 9
On this day in 1862, the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia engaged in the first battle between two ironclad battleships.
On this day in 1945, the United States bombed Tokyo during WWII.
On this day in 1959, the Barbie Doll made its debut.
And, in Chuckery, Ohio in 1887, it was reported that one of Mike Dellingers sons was very ill.
On this day in 1945, the United States bombed Tokyo during WWII.
On this day in 1959, the Barbie Doll made its debut.
And, in Chuckery, Ohio in 1887, it was reported that one of Mike Dellingers sons was very ill.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Today in History - March 8
On this day in 1782, the Gnaddenhutten Massacre took place. Nearly 100 Christian Native Americans in Gnadenhutten, Ohio were killed by Militia from Pennsylvania in a retaliatory attack for a raid that took place in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, the Pennsylvania Militia attacked indians who had nothing to do with the Pennsylvania raid.
On this day in 1817, the NYSE - New York Stock Exchange was founded.
On this day in 1936, the first oval stock car race was held at the Daytona Beach Road Course.
And, in Chuckery, Ohio in 1893, Mrs. M. Loschky was on the sick list.
On this day in 1817, the NYSE - New York Stock Exchange was founded.
On this day in 1936, the first oval stock car race was held at the Daytona Beach Road Course.
And, in Chuckery, Ohio in 1893, Mrs. M. Loschky was on the sick list.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Today in History - March 7
On this day in 1876, Alexander Graham Bell patented his invention, the telephone.
On this day in 1985, the song We Are the World was released internationally.
And, in Chuckery, Ohio in 1903, Mr. George Renner from Marysville was in the Chuckery area visiting her sons, Fred and Casper.
On this day in 1985, the song We Are the World was released internationally.
And, in Chuckery, Ohio in 1903, Mr. George Renner from Marysville was in the Chuckery area visiting her sons, Fred and Casper.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Today in History - March 6
On this day in 1899, the Bayer Corporation registered a trademark for Aspirin.
On this day in 1912, the Oreo cookie was first introduced.
And, in Chuckery, Ohio in 1878, area farmer, Matthias Loschky obtained a marriage license. He soon married Anna Barbara Jordan.
On this day in 1912, the Oreo cookie was first introduced.
And, in Chuckery, Ohio in 1878, area farmer, Matthias Loschky obtained a marriage license. He soon married Anna Barbara Jordan.
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