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OUR MISSION



It shall be the purpose and objective of this association to do all in its power to collect all the available historical material connected with or associated with the history of Hocking County, Ohio and carefully to preserve the same.

It shall also be the purpose of this association to collect, preserve and diffuse such information as may be available in the field of genealogy connected with the above county.

The above named objectives shall include the collection of historical relics, museum materials, copies of local letters, and other materials of such nature. This shall mean ultimately the writing of the history of the county from beginning.









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2021 Board Officers

President

Vice President Ann Cramer

Secretary Kay Wilson

Treasurer Kevin Canon






DONATIONS



The HCHGS&M accepts tangible objects which relate to history of the County. If you have items that are historically sigificant, pleas feel free to contact the museum about donating them.

In addition to item donations, as a non-profit organization we relay upon our patrons to volunteer in our facilities and to help with fundraising events which support our mission.

We have a great group of supporters and volunteers who care about preserving the past of our historic county, but more volunteers are always needed and welcome.

If you are interested in supporting our mission through a donation, volunteering or helping in any way, yuo can contact us on the contract page.







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Portsmouth Daily Times

Portsmouth, Ohio

January 31, 1929


FURNITURE PLANT BURNS (Logan Furniture Company) $75,000 DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY FIRE IN LOGAN, OHIO SNOWSTORM HINDERS FIGHTERS


Logan, Ohio. January 21, Fire caused by an explosion in the naphtha room of the Logan Manufacturing Company, furniture makers caused damage estimated at $75,000 today. The flames spread to a warehouse adjoining the naphtha room, containing finished furniture valued at $50,000. The furniture had just been completed for spring trade.

The blaze was discovered by Harry Haxpson, a workman, who sounded the alarm. The Nelsonville Fire Department made a fourteen mile run in eighteen minutes to aid local firemen. The blaze was brought under control during a heavy snowstorm

The plant is owned by State Representative L. P. Mooney, of Hocking County, Harold R. Tipton, and Ward W. Davis. Fifty-five men were left without employment because of the fire.