by historian | Jan 27, 2021 | Stories of Interest
Belling is a phrase hardly known today but it was once a common practice that may or may not have been a delight for a newly married couple. After a couple married, neighbors and friends would go to the newlywed’s house late in the evening being very quiet and they...
by historian | Jan 22, 2021 | Stories of Interest
Long before there was a Parks and Recreation department that created and managed parks in the community, there was Beulah Park. A. G. Grant gets credit for the park as part of a promotional effort to sell homes in the town’s first subdivision in 1889. The park became...
by historian | Jan 20, 2021 | Stories of Interest
New members are critical to any volunteer organization and the Southwest Franklin County Historical Society is no different. If you enjoy history and want to become involved or just financially support the effort, consider becoming a member for only $15 a...
by historian | Jan 15, 2021 | Stories of Interest
Probably the best-known humanitarian who has ever lived in Grove City was a man by the name of Leslie A. Bostic. He was honored a few years ago by the local Rotary Club for his civic accomplishments and as a visionary leader. Dr. Les Bostic, as he was...
by historian | Jan 13, 2021 | Stories of Interest
Despite icy roads, an estimated 250 people attended the 1940 annual wild game dinner at the DeVault Restaurant in Grove City. The annual meal included roast coon, dressing and sweet potatoes. The dinner was sponsored by local merchants and business...
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