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Maria Klemack-McGraw
Mark Schmidbauer Mark Schmidbauer

Maria Klemack-McGraw

Maria Klemack-McGraw served as a member of Grove City council longer than any other person. Elected in 2000, she served 16 consecutive years and is honored with a historical marker at the Gardens at Gantz Farm.

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Historic Sites
Mark Schmidbauer Mark Schmidbauer

Historic Sites

Can you identify these historic sites in Grove City? Visit www.swfchs.org for more information. You can also stop in the Grove City Welcome Center and Museum, 3378 Park Street. Our phone number is 614-277-3061.

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Epoch of the Park Street School
Mark Schmidbauer Mark Schmidbauer

Epoch of the Park Street School

This 44-page 1964 booklet was originally written by Faye and Harold Morland and was expanded in 2022. It provides an early look at education, the people involved and a collection of photographs. Learn more about Epoch of the Park Street School available at the Grove City Welcome Center and Museum, 3378 Park St.

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Ox Roast 1946
Mark Schmidbauer Mark Schmidbauer

Ox Roast 1946

Can anyone identify this ox roast scene from 1946. The sign in the background seems to read “Grove City Community Recreation Co???” Could that have been a scene along Park Street?

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Harrisburg Mill
Mark Schmidbauer Mark Schmidbauer

Harrisburg Mill

Sawmills and grist mills were common in Southwest Franklin County at one time in history. The oldest to survive was the Grove City Farmers Exchange. A mill at Harrisburg produced Glad Tidings flour and the Grove City Milling Company offered Well Maid Flour to its customers. This 36-page booklet is a must read. Learn more in the booklet The Old Mills available at the Grove City Welcome Center and Museum, 3378 Park St.

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