If you missed the Township Tour, booklets and maps are still available at the museum.
Decatur County Township Tour
Decatur County Township Tour, Part 1
Saturday, May 14th
Noon-5pm
Have you ever wanted to see some of the historically significant locations that Decatur County has to offer? Our free, self-driving, open house style tour will map out the location of and history behind many of these places.
For Part 1, take a tour of Adams, Clinton, Fugit, Salt Creek townships and see some highlights of the northern part of the county. Select locations will be open during this time, so stop in and learn about the history of these interesting places!
Tour locations open this day will include:
St. Paul Historical Museum
Dr. Tremain’s Historical Doctor’s Office
Decatur County Poor Farm Site
Sandusky United Methodist Church
Springhill Presbyterian Church
Kingston Presbyterian Church and its connections to the Underground Railroad
New Point Community Center
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Pick up your map and information booklet at the Historical Society of Decatur County's Museum. One map and booklet per family please. Be sure to keep your map and booklet handy for Part 2 on next Saturday!
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Decatur County Township Tour, Part 2
Saturday, May 21st
Noon-5pm
For Part 2, take a tour of Washington, Clay, Marion, Salt Creek, Jackson townships and see some highlights of the southern part of the county. Select locations will be open during this time, so stop in and learn about the history of these interesting places!
Tour locations open this day will include:
Strauther Pleak Round Barn
Interior of the Decatur County Courthouse
Pumphery Graham Cemetery
Burney-Clay Township Volunteer Fire Department
Waynesburg Christian Church
Sardinia Baptist Church
Westport Covered Bridge
Letts Community Volunteer Fire Department
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
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