Allen County History Museum, Lima, Ohio

Allen County History Museum, Lima, Ohio

I made it as far as Lima, Ohio last week on my journey back to Savannah, when Hurricane Irma changed my plans.  But it wasn't a wasted trip - I had never visited Lima before, and found such a nice town, and another wonderful museum.  They had a little bit of...

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McDonnell House, Lima, Ohio

McDonnell House, Lima, Ohio

Such a nice historic home, dating from the 1890's, with all its woodwork and parquet flooring still intact.  There were once 7 such beautiful homes, dating back into the early 1800's on this street in downtown Lima, but now only 2 remain.  All the rest were torn down...

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Lancaster, Ohio

Lancaster, Ohio

Lancaster is a city in Fairfield County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 38,780. It is located near the Hocking River, approximately 33 miles southeast of Columbus and is the county seat of Fairfield County. [gallery columns="2"...

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A Night in Granville, Ohio

A Night in Granville, Ohio

The Buxton Inn, Granville, Ohio, built in 1812. It was the first post office, & the coaching stop. Presidents Lincoln, McKinley and Harrison all stayed here, as well as Harriet Beecher Stowe, John Phillip Sousa, and Henry Ford all stayed here. Room 9 is said to be...

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