ABOUT US

HISTORIC START

The idea to create a permanent historical society came during a chance meeting between Earl Nicholson and Bill and Barbara Howison in 1982 at the Grove City Public Library. The first officers included Dick Riester, president; Barbara Howison, secretary; and Herman Grossman, treasurer.

There were 27 charter members including: Bill Buckley, Audrey Cox, Richard Davis, Bill and Marlyn England, Wilbur Gantz, Marilyn Gibboney, Betty and Herman Grossman, John Hampson, Wilma Jean Marcum, Barbara and Bill Howison, Alfred Jackson, Steve Jackson, Christine Jenkins, Pat Muzyka, Earl Nicholson, Jack Peitsmeyer, Byron Rader, Hulda Rader, Dick Riester, Meg Scott, Judy Suttles, Marie Thompson, and Hank White.

TODAY

The Southwest Franklin County Historical Society manages three local sites. The Grove City Welcome Center and Museum houses exhibits showcasing local history. Century Village is a set of historic buildings that were transported to a single location. The Grant-Sawyer Home is the original residence of Grove City’s founder from the 1840’s. See Attractions for more information.

The Society meets the first Tuesday each month at 7:00 pm at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3220 Columbus Street, Grove City, Ohio. Meetings are open to the public. Visitors are always welcome.