The Orders Family History – Part 1

The following is reprinted from “Reflections II”, a collection of local stories available at the Grove City Welcome Center and Museum. All information below is based on a sketch in the centennial biographical history of Columbus and Franklin County, except for the...

The Early Hoover Family – Part 2

(The following is reprinted from “Reflections II”, a collection of local stories available at the Grove City Welcome Center and Museum. Any opinions made in the article are from the author.) John Hoover died in 1840 at the age of 85 years. He and his wife are buried...

The Early Hoover Family – Part 1

(The following is reprinted from “Reflections II”, a collection of local stories available at the Grove City Welcome Center and Museum. Any opinions made in the article are from the author.) John Hoover, Revolutionary Soldier, early settler of Grove City, and head of...

Schoch Farm House – Old Stage Coach Stop

(The following was written by Alfred Schoch, and is reprinted from “Reflections II”, a collection of local stories available at the Grove City Welcome Center and Museum. Any opinions made in the article are from the author.) This neat and pretty farmhouse located on...

Old Salem Church of Grove City – Part 2

(The following was written by Mrs. D. Tyler, and is reprinted from “Reflections II”, a collection of local stories available at the Grove City Welcome Center and Museum. Any opinions made in the article are from the author.) In 1924, Rev. Eugene Drake, a Baptist...