Historical Society of Decatur County Bicentennial Township Tours

The Historical Society of Decatur County will be hosting a township tour to celebrate the Bicentennial.

The township tour will be split into 2 parts and celebrate local landmarks within Decatur County and their history. The tour will be free and is an open house style tour to allow freedom for participants.

The first township tour will be on May 14 from noon to five pm and will celebrate the northern townships of Adams, Clinton, Fugit, and Salt Creek. The locations open will be the St. Paul Historical Museum, Dr. Tremain’s Doctor Office, Decatur County Poor Farm site, Sandusky United Methodist Church, Springhill Presbyterian Church, Kingston Presbyterian Church and its connections to the Underground Railroad, and New Point Community Center.

The second township tour will be on May 21 from noon to five pm and will celebrate the southern townships of Washington, Clay, Jackson, Sand Creek, and Marion. The locations open will be the Strauther Pleak Round Barn, Interior of the Decatur County courthouse, Pumphrey Graham Cemetery, Burney Clay Township Volunteer Fire Department, Waynesburg Christian Church, Sardinia Baptist Church, Westport Covered Bridge, Letts Community Volunteer Fire Department, and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

A reminder that some of the locations are on private property and will only be open to the public on their specified dates and times.

A free driving map can be found at the Historical Society of Decatur County. There is a free informational booklet available as well.

Morgan Schofield

WTRE News

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