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Galloway Update
Mark Schmidbauer Mark Schmidbauer

Galloway Update

There's new information about Galloway (also known as Smithville and Galloway Station) on the Southwest Franklin County Historical Society website (swfchs.org). Find out why the name changed on the Prairie Township page.

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Yard Sale and Open House
Mark Schmidbauer Mark Schmidbauer

Yard Sale and Open House

The Southwest Franklin County Historical Society has two events this Saturday, June 28, both at Century Village on Orders Rd.

Our Annual Yard Sale will be held at the Village Depot from 9a-1p. to help support the Society’s efforts,, and our monthly Summer Open House will be later the same day from 2-4p. Come peruse some items and learn about local history!

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Lincoln Village Update
Mark Schmidbauer Mark Schmidbauer

Lincoln Village Update

There's additional new information on the Southwest Franklin County Historical Society website about Lincoln Village; when it was planned and who was responsible.  It is an interesting read with the assistance of WOSU Public Media.  Go to swfchs.org and search Prairie Township in the History section.

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Gold Star Families
Mark Schmidbauer Mark Schmidbauer

Gold Star Families

Hundreds of cars pass this park daily at Broadway and Columbus Street. It honors Gold Star military families and those who fought for our freedom.

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Sewing Machine
Mark Schmidbauer Mark Schmidbauer

Sewing Machine

Few people use any type of a sewing machine anymore but it you want to examine what sewing was like before just a needle and thread, stop by 3378 Park Street and see if you can figure out how it works.

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