Category: American Countryside
The Ace of Clubs House
It’s a home with gigantic ceilings and a resident who had over 500 pairs of shoes, not to mention it is also built in the…
Building a House from a Gambling Fortune
When this man won a card game that gained him a small fortune, he decided to build his family a home. And that home pays…
A City on the State Line
This city was established on a state line and one of its most important buildings is literally on top of that line. That means the…
Where Doctor Training Began
Thirty percent of all doctors trained in the U.S. have this distinction. The story of how it all began can be traced to one small…
Turning To a New Occupation
Andrew wanted to be a farmer, but when a drought wiped out his crop, he had thoughts of teaching school. When the pay wasn’t enough…
More Than Sacks
Sometimes the packaging is even more important than the product inside – at least that’s what some marketers will tell you. A look at this…
Nurturing a Unique Collection
Ron Kelsey loved going to the state fair with his dad. Not only was it a big trip for a farm kid, but he also…
Rescuing An Old Gem
In the late 1800s, this town was in need of a place to hold large gatherings and what resulted was a true gem. It fell…
Fort Recovery
In 1791 the U.S. Army lost hundreds of soldiers in battle in present day west central Ohio. When a new force came back to the…
Preserving Land for Settlement
As this nation neared it’s twentieth birthday, President George Washington was intent on securing the land in present day Ohio for settlement. The force sent…