Category Archives: Ohio

Donn Piatt’s brother, Abram, also built a large house on the family land in Ohio. He was also a publisher, Civil War soldier and politician. And he also had two wives — the first, Hannah, died in 1861, leaving behind … Continue reading →

Donn Piatt grew up in rural Ohio on land his father called Mack-O-Cheek from a local Indian word. He was a journalist, lawyer and secretary to the American legation in Paris. He dabbled in politics and got to know many … Continue reading →

In 1928, the Daughters of the American Revolution commissioned 12 identical statues, one for each state along the route of the National Old Trails Road. The monuments are intended to celebrate the spirit of pioneer women. According to the Internet, … Continue reading →

Harry “Ben” Hartman was a mold-maker who lived in a rural area outside Springfield, Ohio. He lost his job during the Great Depression and decided to spend his free time working in his yard. For the next 12 years, until … Continue reading →

We weren’t planning to visit this park, and I didn’t even know it was here. But we spotted it on the way into Chillicothe and when Lucy Hayes’ house was closed we decided to salvage something from the day and … Continue reading →