Decorate the Depot with BOHS

The December 10 meeting of the Bluffton Ohio Historical Society will include a holiday decorating bee with potluck refreshments. Join us at 7:00 p.m. at the 1899 Depot at Buckeye Lake, a.k.a. the Bluffton Sportsmen's Club. The photo featured here is of jeweler N.C. Herr standing outside his shop at the corner of Main St. and Cherry in downtown Bluffton (currently the Twisted Whisk Cafe). This hand colored photo enlargement was displayed in the Cardinal Room at what is now Cha

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Nov 18

A Bluffton chronology from 1961

In 1961, Bluffton was celebrating its centennial and Paul Diller created this chronology beginning in 1831 for the location of his funeral home: Gobel homestead, Gobel General Store, home of D.L. Gobel, first postmaster of Shannon Crogan's Corner, Judge Eaton Homestead, Eat on Grove, D.S. Flick residence, Iron Lantern Inn, Paul Diller Funeral Home. Now that's a "Bluffton Shuffle!" Special thanks to Jim Diller for the photo.

1960s

Nov 10

November 12 BOHS Meeting

Dear Friends of Bluffton History, November's monthly meeting of the Bluffton Ohio Historical Society will be Wednesday evening, November 12 at 7:00 PM at The Depot in Buckeye Park. Members have been emailed October meeting Minutes, and the current Financial and Membership Reports for their review prior to the meeting. Thank you for your continued support of the BOHS! Hoping to see you on Wednesday night, Scott Little, BOHS Secretary JOIN AT https://www.blufftonforever.com/abo

Nov 10

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

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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