

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...
Dec 9, 2024


"Brice" Presbyterian Church cornerstone
Bluffton Presbyterian Church is celebrating its 175th anniversary (1849-2024) this year. By Diane Winebar Have you noticed the...
Nov 18, 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,...
Nov 7, 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...
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...
Oct 31, 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...
Aug 27, 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...
Jul 29, 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
Jul 11, 2024
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