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February 2025 BOHS meeting at Sportsmen's Club
The February 2025 meeting of the Bluffton Ohio Historical Society will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12 at the Bluffton...
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Jan 21
Lots to Show & Tell about Bluffton history
PHOTOS by Marvin Foster By Scott Little Bluffton Ohio Historical Society Secretary Perhaps you have seen some historical artifacts in...
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Jan 4
Do you own a piece of Bluffton history? January 15 Show 'N Tell invitation
The Bluffton Ohio Historical Society is inviting history buffs to bring items of local interest to the first of multiple Show 'N Tell...
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Dec 17, 2024
Pipe organ music once filled Bluffton Presbyterian Church
By Diane Winebar Historical photos are bringing glimpses of Bluffton Presbyterian Church’s past as the church celebrates its...
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Dec 10, 2024
A history of M & R Plumbing and Heating, Inc.
66 Years on Cherry Street By Deb Beer M & R stands for Bill McKibben and Harold Rau who originally began a partnership as McKibben and...
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Dec 9, 2024
Join BOHS for December 11 meeting
7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at Bluffton Public Library By Scott Little Bluffton Ohio Historical Society Secretary The December...
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Nov 18, 2024
"Brice" Presbyterian Church cornerstone
Bluffton Presbyterian Church is celebrating its 175th anniversary (1849-2024) this year. By Diane Winebar Have you noticed the...
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Nov 7, 2024
November 2024 meeting moves to BPL
The November 2024 meeting of the Bluffton Ohio Historical Society will be held on Wednesday, November 13 at the Bluffton Public Library,...
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Oct 31, 2024
Before she became a comedian, Phyllis Diller was on staff at Bluffton Presbyterian
PHOTOS from Travis family archive: LEFT) Betsey Travis Angus and Phyllis Diller. RIGHT) Eloise and Boyd Travis with Phyllis Diller. Story...
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Oct 31, 2024
About the c. 1852 Presbyterian Church of Shannon
PHOTO The church, which was located south of the 1887 "Brice Presbyterian" church building. Why Brice? That answer will be in our next...
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Aug 27, 2024
Bluffton Fire Department is a huge History Day hit
By Paula Pyzik Scott, BlufftonIcon.com You turn on the tap and the water flows all day, every day. Is there a fire? You call 911 and the...
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Jul 29, 2024
Join the Bucket Brigade!
Before the Village of Bluffton had a water system or pump equipment, fighting fires required bucket brigades, a chain of individuals who...
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Jul 11, 2024
When July in Bluffton was rodeo time
This was not a dude rodeo. Professional bronc riders and bull riders came each year, mostly from Ohio, Michigan and Indiana
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Jul 8, 2024
Join us for BOHS meetings, membership
Annual membership is $25 The July 10 meeting of the Bluffton Ohio Historical Society has an agenda including: Grant opportunities,...
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Jun 24, 2024
2024 Swiss Day to be celebrated on June 30
Need a refresher on Bluffton's Swiss connection in preparation for Swiss Day 2024? The Swiss Community Historical Society meeting and...
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Jun 10, 2024
Help make history at June 2024 BOHS meeting
You are invited to join the Bluffton Ohio Historical Society (BOHS) at its Wednesday, June 12 meeting, which takes place at 7:00 p.m. on...
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May 27, 2024
Our 100 year-old love affair with Harmon Field
In its infancy in 1924 it was a community park A Bluffton fixture turns 100 this fall, and it is as vibrant today as it was during its...
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