{"id":27826,"date":"2019-12-28T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-28T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/?p=27826"},"modified":"2019-12-24T09:10:40","modified_gmt":"2019-12-24T14:10:40","slug":"paulding-county-bicentennial-history-series-introduced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/paulding-county-bicentennial-history-series-introduced\/","title":{"rendered":"Paulding County Bicentennial History Series Introduced"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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PAULDING \u2013 We are counting down the final days and hours of the year as we get ready to welcome 2020. The new year is even more eagerly anticipated than usual because it will mark the 200th birthday of Paulding County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Paulding County Bicentennial Committee, through the Paulding County commissioners\u2019 office, has been making plans to help celebrate this milestone over the next 12 months. One project is being undertaken by three local history buffs and authors \u2013 a series of articles exploring the rich and varied past of the land within our borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe only thing new in the world is the history you do not know,\u201d said President Harry S. Truman. Learn something new every other week starting Jan. 1 about topics such as what Paulding County was like in 1820, canals, railroads, timber industry, ghost towns, one-room schools, the county fair, special visitors and epic events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The topics have been carefully chosen to explain the county\u2019s development and growth, and their impact on its settlers and communities. New research by the writers will add some additional detail and depth for readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know Paulding County has two founding dates?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The county was established by the Ohio Legislature in 1820; however, residents here didn\u2019t observe a centennial in 1920 but a sesquicentennial was held in 1970.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Early settlement was slow, so the sparsely settled county didn\u2019t become self-governing until 1839; a huge three-day centennial celebration was held in 1939. A local newspaper reported 20,000 people attended the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 1939 centennial generated much excitement and enthusiasm. One paper, in boosting the plans, reminded residents: \u201cIt will be the only 100th birthday party we will be able to attend in person. When the next one comes … we wonder if those living then will think enough of the occasion to celebrate it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The \u201cCentennial Celebration and Homecoming\u201d was billed as a countywide event organized by committees and individuals from all parts of the county working together. They invited all to attend, saying \u201cWe are proud of our county and our hearts are warm and friendly towards you all.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are still proud of our county and look forward to commemorating our 200th birthday. The Bicentennial Committee hopes everyone will enjoy the article series throughout 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More information on the bicentennial can be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com\/PauldingCounty200. Look for the official bicentennial logo, featuring the courthouse dome and our slogan, as we \u201cCelebrate Paulding County\u201d \u2013 past, present and future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next week: What was Paulding County like in 1820?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2014Kim Sutton,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jane Nice,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Melinda Krick,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paulding County<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bicentennial Committee
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