Generations of Marion County residents have fought for our country. Inside the broad gates of the Historic Marion Cemetery stand memorials to service members from the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Civil War, and World War II as well as local law enforcement and firefighters. The Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Chapel The Soldiers’ […]
Places
Volunteers Keep Marion History Alive
Walking among the animal barns and the Midway at the Marion County Fair, visitors can step back into history. The Wilhelm-Seiter Log Cabin and the Conrad Neidhardt Smokehouse at the offer a glimpse at life in Marion in the 1800s. Jeff Thatcher of Cardington remembers helping move the cabin from its original location on Seiter […]
Millennial Entrepreneur Continues Family Tradition
Frank Lo is born and raised in Marion. His parents’ ties to the community are even longer. Peter and Penny Lo started the House of Hunan at a location near Marion Rotary Towers in 1987. They moved the restaurant to 1583 Marion-Waldo Road behind the Marion Centre Mall in March 1990, just a few weeks […]
Poppin’ Good Time at the Wyandot Popcorn Museum
From the sounds of the kernels popping to the smell of this freshly-made, buttery treat, Americans love popcorn. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that each American eats about 43 quarts, or 172 cups, of popcorn each year. The Wyandot Popcorn Museum at Heritage Hall has the world’s largest collection of restored, operational popcorn antiques. Just […]
G&R Tavern Attracts Tourists to Waldo
An area treasure loved by locals and travelers alike has been recognized by Ohio Magazine as one of 30 Famous Ohio Food Spots for Ohioans to add to their bucket lists. The G&R Tavern at 103 N. Marion Street in Waldo has been serving up thick slices of grilled bologna since 1962. Tourist Reviews “They […]
Runaway Slaves Escaped to Freedom through Local Underground Railroad Stops
River-to-Lake Freedom Trail With hidden rooms and under cover of darkness, a secret network helped escaped slaves journey to freedom in Canada in the 1800s. Several Marion County families and locations aided them along the way. The Ohio Department of Transportation mapped the River-to-Lake Freedom Trail from Portsmouth along what is now State Route 23. […]
