Historical society meeting to feature township celebration plans

Crane Twp Fiscal Officer Carol Razo will be the guest speaker at the JPHS meeting to discuss plans for Crane Twp.’s 200th birthday celebration!

John Paulding Historical Society will host a general meeting and special program at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2023. The meeting is open to everyone.

The guest speaker will be Carol Razo, Fiscal Officer for Crane Township. She will discuss planning for the Crane Township Bicentennial celebration in 2025.

Crane Township was named for Oliver Crane, an early settler. The township has played a vital part in the county’s history, being home to two of the county’s earliest settlements, the main site of the Reservoir War, and important early industry. It also contains a nature preserve, stone quarry and cement plant.

The museum is located at 600 Fairground Drive in Paulding, across from the county fairgrounds.

Admission is free. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.

Any updates or notices will be posted on the historical society’s Facebook page at facebook.com/jphsmuseum.