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Following its traditional winter break, the Knox County Historical Society Museum will reopen with the first of a series of free public programs on Wednesday evening, March 5, at 7:30 p.m., with the presentation, “The Early Roads of Knox County.” The illustrated program will be given by longtime Society member, trustee and officer, Gloria Parsisson.
Soon after Ohio became our 17th State in 1803, pioneers and their families began to travel westward from the original colonies to settle the new lands. Not only farmers, but skilled tradesmen, merchants, mill operators, schoolteachers, doctors, lawyers, bankers and even Johnny Appleseed had settled in Knox County well before 1820 to become part of the growing communities that mostly still exist here today. They came on waterways and by horseback, or by horse-drawn wagons. Some even walked, as did Johnny Appleseed, from Massachusetts to Mount Vernon, which he called his home base for more than 20 years, until he moved on further west in 1828.
These new residents soon needed supplies as well as the services of the fledgling U.S. Postal System in order to keep in touch with friends and family back east. So the existing Native American trails or even primitive animal trails began to be improved to establish what would become the early roads of Knox County, Ohio.
Ms Parsisson’s presentation will focus on the roads of our Hilliar, Milford and Liberty townships, as well as those three northwestern townships, Chester, Bloomfield and Franklin, that were “stolen from Old Knox” in 1848 to become part of the brand new Morrow County. The program is free and open to the public, and all persons who are interested in area history are invited to attend. For more information, call 740-393-5247 or 740-397-3503.
Following its traditional winter break, the Knox County Historical Society Museum will reopen with the first of a series of free public programs on Wednesday evening, March 5, at 7:30 p.m., with the presentation, “The Early Roads of Knox County.” The illustrated program will be given by longtime Society member, trustee and officer, Gloria Parsisson.
Soon after Ohio became our 17th State in 1803, pioneers and their families began to travel westward from the original colonies to settle the new lands. Not only farmers, but skilled tradesmen, merchants, mill operators, schoolteachers, doctors, lawyers, bankers and even Johnny Appleseed had settled in Knox County well before 1820 to become part of the growing communities that mostly still exist here today. They came on waterways and by horseback, or by horse-drawn wagons. Some even walked, as did Johnny Appleseed, from Massachusetts to Mount Vernon, which he called his home base for more than 20 years, until he moved on further west in 1828.
These new residents soon needed supplies as well as the services of the fledgling U.S. Postal System in order to keep in touch with friends and family back east. So the existing Native American trails or even primitive animal trails began to be improved to establish what would become the early roads of Knox County, Ohio.
Ms Parsisson’s presentation will focus on the roads of our Hilliar, Milford and Liberty townships, as well as those three northwestern townships, Chester, Bloomfield and Franklin, that were “stolen from Old Knox” in 1848 to become part of the brand new Morrow County. The program is free and open to the public, and all persons who are interested in area history are invited to attend. For more information, call 740-393-5247 or 740-397-3503.
Following its traditional winter break, the Knox County Historical Society Museum will reopen with the first of a series of free public programs on Wednesday evening, March 5, at 7:30 p.m., with the presentation, “The Early Roads of Knox County.” The illustrated program will be given by longtime Society member, trustee and officer, Gloria Parsisson.
Soon after Ohio became our 17th State in 1803, pioneers and their families began to travel westward from the original colonies to settle the new lands. Not only farmers, but skilled tradesmen, merchants, mill operators, schoolteachers, doctors, lawyers, bankers and even Johnny Appleseed had settled in Knox County well before 1820 to become part of the growing communities that mostly still exist here today. They came on waterways and by horseback, or by horse-drawn wagons. Some even walked, as did Johnny Appleseed, from Massachusetts to Mount Vernon, which he called his home base for more than 20 years, until he moved on further west in 1828.
These new residents soon needed supplies as well as the services of the fledgling U.S. Postal System in order to keep in touch with friends and family back east. So the existing Native American trails or even primitive animal trails began to be improved to establish what would become the early roads of Knox County, Ohio.
Ms Parsisson’s presentation will focus on the roads of our Hilliar, Milford and Liberty townships, as well as those three northwestern townships, Chester, Bloomfield and Franklin, that were “stolen from Old Knox” in 1848 to become part of the brand new Morrow County. The program is free and open to the public, and all persons who are interested in area history are invited to attend. For more information, call 740-393-5247 or 740-397-3503.
This is one of the best kept secrets of Knox County. If you're a local history enthusiast, you should definitely check out the museum. The museum director is very knowledgeable and can tell you just about anything you'd want to know about the county. If he doesn't know the answer, he can help you find out.
This is the best local history society/museum I have ever visited. You will get a personal tour of the immense number of fascinating items, including Paul Lynde's T-Bird, a very unique quilt collection, just to name a few. This is a "don't miss" opportunity if you are traveling through the area!
Neat little county museum which has plenty of local history and a little something for everyone! Paul Lynde was from the town, and they have a nice little section (including a beautiful car he owned) on his life. So much to see - no "one" type of exhibit. From frocks, to rocks, to cars, to computers, to a large stained glass window from a church, to steam powered tractors, to antique toys... the list goes on.
Jim is very knowledge about Knox County and very dedicated to the museum. If you have any questions about the history of the area, stop by to see him. Going through the museum can be slightly overwhelming because their is such a large collection. It has an antique shop feel to it rather than a museum. You never know what treasures you will stumble upon. If you have a particular interest (factories in the area, telephones, wars, the famous people of Knox county, Native American history of Knox County, etc.), ask where to find it-Jim knows where everything is. :) Some of our favorite discoveries so far have been the doll houses, the clothing of the lady doctor, the play bricks, the Dan Emmit collection, the old jail cell, the catalog-style displays, and the classic car.