Louisville-Nimishillen Historical Society

Louisville-Nimishillen Historical Society Our mission is to collect, preserve, share and educate the public about the history and heritage of Nimishillen Township & Louisville, Ohio.

The Louisville-Nimishillen Historical Society (LNHS) was founded May 1, 2010 and is the youngest historical society in Stark County. Our mission is to collect, preserve and share the history and heritage of Nimishillen Township and Louisville Ohio, and to educate and inform the area residents those others who have an interest. The Society strives to collect and protect written and published materi

als, photographs and any other media, be it audio or video, that is of historical or cultural value or significance, past and present. The Society presents monthly educational programs of interest to its membership with an open invitation for everyone to attend these free events.

The Paquelet family has been in business in Louisville since 1867! Here are advertisements from the May 28th issue in 19...
05/28/2026

The Paquelet family has been in business in Louisville since 1867! Here are advertisements from the May 28th issue in 1903, 1931, 1959, 1970, and 1998. Also, an ad from the first year of The Louisville Herald in 1887.

Past issues of The Louisville Herald can be viewed online at our website:
https://lsvlnimhistsoc.org.

05/25/2026
When Ford created the Model T in 1908 and began mass production in 1913, Louisville citizens traded the horse and buggy...
05/21/2026

When Ford created the Model T in 1908 and began mass production in 1913, Louisville citizens traded the horse and buggy for a new form of transportation. Here are advertisements in the herald from May 21st of 1914, 1925, 1931, 1942, 1959, 1964, 1970, 1981, and 1992. Which models did you drive and what were your favorites?

Past issues of The Louisville Herald can be viewed online at our website:
https://lsvlnimhistsoc.org.

From Duck Races to Flickin' Chicken, bring the family downtown to have fun, shop at amazing vendors, support local busin...
05/21/2026

From Duck Races to Flickin' Chicken, bring the family downtown to have fun, shop at amazing vendors, support local businesses and visit the beverage and food trucks. Join us every 4th Saturday through October!

Bring the kids downtown for BIG fun at the 4th Saturday Street Market!
🎯 Play games • 🎡 Spin to win prizes • 🐥 Laugh, play & explore with family-friendly activities for all ages!
Sponsored by the Louisville-Nimishillen Historical Society.

05/17/2026

Need Volunteers for Saturday, May 23 for the kid's activities for the 4th Saturday Street Market. The market is open 11-3 and we welcome any assistance during those times even if for an hour or so. These kid's activities are sponsored by LNHS and we would love community support to help make it successful! Send us a message if you can assist. Thank you in advance!!

Proud Peacocks! These were fun to make.
05/17/2026

Proud Peacocks! These were fun to make.

05/15/2026

A lot of local history around us. Stop in LNHS Museum or Ahh Gallery to get your Pastport and have fun learning about Stark County this summer!

Telephones sure have changed since there were 80 lines in Louisville in 1903. In 2020, nearly everyone had a phone in th...
05/14/2026

Telephones sure have changed since there were 80 lines in Louisville in 1903. In 2020, nearly everyone had a phone in their pocket and could view The Louisville Herald on it! Ads in the herald from May 14, 1903 and May 14, 2020. Also, telephone directory in the herald from 1900.

Past issues of The Louisville Herald can be viewed online at our website:
https://lsvlnimhistsoc.org

Happy Mother’s Day to all who nurture, love, guide, protect, and care for others — moms, grandmas, stepmoms, bonus moms,...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all who nurture, love, guide, protect, and care for others — moms, grandmas, stepmoms, bonus moms, foster moms, adoptive moms, moms-to-be, angel moms, and pet moms too. 💐🐾

Today we celebrate every form of motherhood and the love that makes a difference every single day. ❤️

Help us identify the location, time-frame, and business! The only identifier on it is Machine Shop. We are thinking from...
05/09/2026

Help us identify the location, time-frame, and business! The only identifier on it is Machine Shop. We are thinking from the early 1940's and could be the Louisville Machine MFG Co. Hope you can help identify one of your relatives!!

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Louisville, OH

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

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+13303161656

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