January 2012 Meeting
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Portage County gains 14th Historical Marker
Historical Marker to be dedicated 2012 in Atwater
The Atwater Historical Society with the assistance of a grant through the Ohio Historical Society has purchased a historical marker for the Atwater Coal Company Mine Disaster that occurred on July 3 1872. This event qualified for the 14th Historical Marker in Portage County because it was the first Mine fire with more than 5 fatalities (In Ohio) and Ohio was the second state to pass mining laws. Stop by the sign location, at the entrance into the Atwater cemetery that leads back to the graves of the 9 men and a 9 year old boy on State Route 183 to read it’s story. For more information contact Ron Stanfield at 330-947-3589 or Tina Mann at 330-947-6058 or http://atwaterhistoricalsociety.wordpress.com/
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October Meeting Announcement
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The Atwater Historical Society will hold it’s Wednesday, October 26th meeting at 7:30 PM at the Society’s Museum, located at 1219 State Route 183, next to the Town Hall.
The Society has purchased an Ohio Historical Marker through the Ohio Historical Society. It has been delivered and plans are in progress to have it installed at the Atwater Cemetery next to State Route 183. It commemorates the death of nine men and a nine year boy in a coal mine accident at the Atwater Coal Mine Company in 1872. This Mine Tragedy will be discussed at our meeting
This will be an open ”bring a friend night”, so invite a friend to come with you. There will be questions and stories about Atwater and the local area. Bring your old photos and area artifacts. Free refreshments and snacks will be available.
For information call 330-947-3589
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September Meeting Announcement
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In Search!!!!
The Atwater Historical Society is in search for a 1967 Spartans year book or any old memorabilia for the Spartans. Please contact President Ron Stanfield if you can assist us with our search at 330-947-3589.
Thank You!
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Hope you get the chance to visit the Portage County Randolph Fair!
Yes, it’s that time of year once again. The time to come out and visit the Portage County Randolph Fair’s 153 Birthday. Have fun and enjoy your visit!
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15 years and still going strong!
Happy Birthday Atwater Historical Society!
The non profit organization known as Atwater Historical Society is celebrating 15 years strong in the Atwater community! We are always looking for new members to get involved, learn the history and to keep it going for our young members in our community. Please feel free to join us at our next meeting Wednesday, July 27 to come in and learn about our community and see some wonderful k9 action with the Portage County Sheriff K-9 units! We would love to see you there!
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ATWATER HISTORICAL TO HOST PORTAGE COUNTY K-9 DEMONSTRATION.
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Atwater Historical Welcomes Portage County Sheriff
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