Nov 18
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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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May 26
115 Bluffton High School graduations ago
The class of 1909 poses for Will Triplett From 115 graduations past, meet the Bluffton High School class of 1909. This was the 28th class...
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May 22
Bluffton College class members 1950-59
BLUFFTON COLLLEGE CLASS MEMBERS FROM 1950 TO 1959 Class of 1950 Richard Alderfer John F. Angus Donivan K. Augsburger Katherine Austin...
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May 22
They graduated from BHS from 1950 to 1959
BLUFFTON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS MEMBERS FROM 1950 T0 1959 Class of 1950 Peter Eugene Hankish, president Virginia Kay Berry, vice-president...
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May 10
A 1954 bird flies over Bluffton
And we've enlarged sections - maybe you can see your house Looking directly at Main Street, here's what Bluffton appeared like from the...
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May 9
Did Leland Gerber take your senior picture?
He did If you graduated from Bluffton High School in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s Most residents 70 and older once sat in the chair where...
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May 7
Before there was Chiles-Laman
There was Diller Funeral Home; here's Paul Diller in front of his 1949 Packard hearse Before there was Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation...
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