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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA3P_western-library-association_Amesville-OH.html
In the years leading to Ohio statehood in 1803, Ames Township citizens decided to establish a stock-owned circulating library. Since cash was scarce during Ohio's frontier era, some citizens paid for their $2.50 shares by the sale of animal pelts,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA3N_frank-henry-gifford_Amesville-OH.html
Over the years he contributed generously for the betterment of the village. His last bequest of land, building and money made the creation of this park possible.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA3M_historic-amesville_Amesville-OH.html
Pioneers began arriving in Ames Township in 1797, making it one of the earliest settlements in the Northwest Territory. As early as 1804, the village purchased enough books to create a library. It is known today as the Coonskin Library because it …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA3L_ames-academy-bell_Amesville-OH.html
Over a century its clear tone carried from valley to hill beckoning all to learn