Hartford Historical Society; Croton, Ohio

Hartford Historical Society; Croton, Ohio Hartford Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that strives to maintain Hartford's History.

05/28/2026

The HHS will be closed and not meet Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026.

05/24/2026

May 5th, 2026 meeting minutes.
In attendance: Barbara McDavid, Linda Piper, Leota Holland, Jack Debolt, Rodney and Carolyn Newell.
Minutes of the April meeting were read and approved.
-We need file stands for filing cabinets.
-Jack will install new lock on museum door
-Jack and Rodney took the fundraising sign down for repairs
-The value of the chairs was discussed. Two people, an auctioneer, and a former antique dealer were asked about prices. Their assumption for all the chairs were from $5.00-$100.00 per chair.
-It was discussed to let township trustees know that we were selling chairs. They had been the property of the now closed Grange. Our opinion is that they could be sold to raise money for the museum.
-We discussed the order in which we will proceed in filing papers and historic items to include a numbering system and electronic method so we will be able to find things in the future.
-Barbara brought some curtains to try out. Decision not yet made on what we will use.
-Rodney provided a draft hand receipt to be used upon receipt of donated items. Vote was taken and approval for their adoption. Rodney will get copies made.
-Meeting adjourned.
Carolyn Newell

Members of The Hartford Historical Society meet every Tuesday to sort and archive antiques and artifacts.
05/19/2026

Members of The Hartford Historical Society meet every Tuesday to sort and archive antiques and artifacts.

05/02/2026

Current Officers of the HHS are as follows:

Rodney Newell, President
Jack Debolt, Vice President
Barbara McDavid, Treasurer
Carolyn Newell, Secretary
Leota Holland, Geneologist & Collection Manager
Dortha Stansbury, Archivist
Linda Piper, Archivist
Lori Hebert, Graphic Designer
Dwight Newell, IT
Erin Newell, Social Media
Walla Disbennett and Ellen Fravel, Liaisons with the Fravel Museum
Keith Wilson
Mike & Suzanne Cramer
Lynn Vanfossen
Rodney Barrick
Leanne & Roger Bishop

Anyone interested in joining please reach out.

School Land Church was located in the Northwest corner of Hartford Township, Licking County, Ohio. The church was organi...
04/26/2026

School Land Church was located in the Northwest corner of
Hartford Township, Licking County, Ohio. The church was organized around 1850. Services closed in 1892.
There were four people who were largely responsible for reorganizing the church. One being Charles Freas, Grandfather of Carolyn Freas Newell. The reorganizing and reconstruction took place in 1913 and the Church remained open until 1974. On May 3rd, 1976, the church was relocated to the Hartford Fairgrounds and placed near the Fravel museum.
The church is currently in disrepair. Although the church belongs to the Hartford Fair, The Hartford Historical Society is driving the initiative to restore the building and keep it standing for generations to come and to preserve the history of our Township.

04/14/2026

Today marks the first day of sorting and taking inventory of our historical items and artifacts that will eventually be on display at the townhall building upstairs in the former Grange hall. This will take place every Tuesday morning at 10am if anyone is interested in joining.

04/09/2026

Our mission is to foster an appreciation for the heritage of Hartford Township by preserving its historical artifacts, landmarks, and stories, while educating the public and encouraging active participation in the exploration of our township's past.

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Croton, OH
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