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Historic Amesville

CIRCA 1807
Owners/Occupants:
Unknown
Address:
State Street/State Route 550
Amesville, Ohio 45711, Ohio

Brief History

Looking to upgrade or paint a home on State Street in Amesville, Ohio, the main artery through this quintessential small Appalachian town in Athens County? Better choose your color wisely so as not to duplicate any of the uniquely hued homes on the street. The extraordinary color palette of homes throughout the Village, well-kept lawns, and renowned friendliness of neighbors all add up to Amesville having a unique personality.

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1804

The Western Library Association, more familiarly known as The Coonskin Library, opens its doors.

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1837

Amesville is officially laid out as a village.

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1873

The first flood occurs in the town, and becomes one of many.

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1903

The infamous Alonzo Weed “accidentally” becomes mayor of Amesville.

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1952

Membership in the Amesville Masonic Lodge hits an all-time peak of 112 members. The lodge was established in 1856.

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1960s

Peace activists Art and Peggy Gish purchase a farm in Amesville to grow organic produce and are at the center of social activism in the County for decades, with Art routinely voted as Athens Counties “Best Leading Citizen” by the Athens News.

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2012

Gary Goosman elected Mayor of Amesville ushering in over a decade of innovation and stability exemplifying the impact leadership can have on small towns and Villages.

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A KALEIDOSCOPE OF HISTORIC COMMUNITIES WITH DISTINCTIVE PERSONALITIES