Courier covers Dillinger cell donation
Bluffton Ohio Historical Society vice president Dan Groman talks to Jeannie Wolf about the need for a Bluffton, Ohio musuem: Oct 16, 2025 7:00 AM John Dillinger's cell donated to Bluffton group By JEANNIE WILEY WOLF , jeanniewolf@thecourier.com
Oct 16


Society forming committee in preparation for museum capital campaign
INVITATION TO MEETING ON OCTOBER 22 A committee is being formed to help determine the requirements for a Bluffton Ohio Historical Society museum in anticipation of a drive to raise funds for this facility. Anyone who is interested may attend a meeting at the 1899 Depot, 405 N Spring St., on Wednesday, October 22, at 7:00 p.m. We hope you can join us. Pictured here are items on permanent loan to BOHS from the Allen County jail cell that housed John Dillinger following the 193
Oct 13


Oct. 15 Show 'n Tell, part 2
The Bluffton Ohio Historical Society is inviting history buffs to bring items of local interest to a second Show 'N Tell event--and to...
Oct 8


Join us on Oct. 8 at the Depot
The next meeting of Bluffton Ohio Historical Society members and friends is Wednesday, October 8. Join us at the 1899 Depot (a.k.a. the...
Oct 7


Fall 2025 BOHS news to share
The Bluffton Ohio Historical Society is spreading the word about Fall 2025 accomplishments and activities with flyers large and small....
Sep 19


Allen County makes permanent loan of Dillinger jail cell items to Bluffton Ohio Historical Society
Photos from Dan Groman Organizers seek participants for Bluffton museum campaign By Dan Groman Bluffton Ohio Historical Society Vice...
Sep 18


Check out the 1899 Depot at Buckeye Park, stay for our monthly meeting
Photo by Ellie Bergstrand Don't miss our 7 p.m., September 10 meeting at the 1899 Depot at Buckeye Park. Here's a glimpse of the depot on...
Sep 9


Sept 10 meeting reminder
7:00 p.m. , Wednesday, September 10 at 405 N. Spring St. Dear Friends of Bluffton History, The monthly meeting of the Bluffton Ohio...
Sep 4
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