Wyandot county is a county located in northwest ohio, united states as of the 2010 census, the population was 22,615. The wyandot nation is a rarity in the native north american history. Wyandot county fair, upper sandusky, ohio has 2,184 members. Wyandot county fair daily schedules including project and entry check in times, shows, contests and entertainment. Their autonym is variously translated from their language as around the plains and dwellers on the. Wyandotte county fair july 2020 dates not updated wyandotte county fairgrounds kansas city, ks. Wyandot county fair, upper sandusky, oh official site. According to his book american notes, charles dickens never stayed at the overland inn. Ron has researched, written and lectured extensively about the. The wyandot tribe was anciently divided into twelve clans, or gentes. Fair kansas city wyandotte county fair association. Where can find wyandot county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. We need people to serve on the historical society board.
Wood county was organized on february 12, 1820, when the legislature carved 14 counties from the lands purchased from the wyandot, seneca, delaware, shawnee, potawatomi, ottawa, and chippewa tribes as a result of the lower maumee treaty of september 28, 1817. Wyandot county ohio 1937 plat book and history upper sandusky. The county fair church histories schools state corn field day health district soldiers history lodges. In addition to collecting and preserving historical artifacts, photographs, and personal. Daily schedule of events wyandot county fair, upper sandusky, oh.
Click on the book you want, and when the file opens on. The wyandot people or wendat, also called the huron nation and huron people, are an iroquoianspeaking peoples of north america who emerged as a tribe around the north shore of lake ontario. Wyandot county fair september 2020 dates not updated event promoter has not updated for this year, last years event was september 10 15, 2019 upper sandusky, oh 43351. Find daily schedules, entry forms, the premium book, map and admission information. The first wyandot county fair was held in 1851 on the thompson farm, now the site of the fairhaven community on marseilles avenue in upper. Population estimates, american community survey, census of population and housing, current population survey, small area health insurance estimates, small area income and poverty estimates, state and county housing unit estimates, county business patterns, nonemployer statistics, economic census, survey of. Download, view or order your free ohio travel guide now. The history of wyandot county, ohio, containing a history. Historical societies in wyandot county encourage and engage in the collection and preservation of historical. It was named for the wyandot indians, who lived here before and after european encounter. Wyandot county fair festivals, fairs, and contests.
Informational group for the wyandot county fair in upper sandusky, ohio. Are you living in wyandot county and interested in preserving the history of the county. There are over 125 historic wooden covered bridges in the u. Wyandot county historical societies are local organizations and history museums dedicated to studying, preserving, and fostering an appreciation of the past, with an emphasis on the local communitys history in wyandot county, oh. Placesupper sandusky, ohiofairgroundwyandot county fair. Starting in 1869, a tract of land was purchased to be used for the wyandot county infirmary. Then follows three large chapters which tell the story of the wyandot indians, and of other ohio tribes, from time immemorial to 1848.
The fair has been held in a variety of places until settling in their permanent home in 2011 at 7th and polfer road in western wyandotte county. Royalty contestants took the stage in the masters building to answer their final question in front of judges. Home to the huron county fair and many other local events for many years. Unlike most north american native americans, there was a specific time line ascribed to their creation.
The history of wyandot county, ohio, containing a history of the county. Wyandot county, ohio public records directory quickly find public record sources in the largest human edited public record directory. Congratulations on being an officer in your 4h club. Great job girls exs and ohs choreographed by coach angie of bw twirlers. The history of the great and mighty kingdom of china and the situation thereof, volume 1 of 2 english as translator the history of the great and mighty kingdom of china and the situation thereof, volume 2 of 2 english as translator parker, richard green, 17981869 parkers second reader. Like a beautiful canoe trip on a lazy summer day, one is invited to pause at. Wyandot county historical society upper sandusky, oh. On one hand this book is comfortable and enjoyable.
May 2 wyandot county museum overland innindian mill open for the season. Wyandot county museum wyandot county historical society. Each of these had a local government, consisting of a clan council presided over by a clan chief. At the 1928 state fair of oklahoma, the boys and girls of 4h presented new demonstration booths with a focus on improving the lives of farm families.
If you have any connection to ohio or ohio history this is a must read. A brief history of wyandot county, ohio by ronald i. He holds a masters degree in museum studies from the university of nebraska, as well as undergraduate degrees in history, anthropology and archaeology from the university of south dakota. The wyandot county historical society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the acquisition, preservation and interpretations of physical evidence, relevant to the history of wyandot county, ohio and surrounding areas. Each town in wyandot county has contributed to its growth and prosperity, making it a great place to raise a family. Wyandot county historical society to protect and preserve since.
Find property records, vital records, inmate and court records, professional and business licenses, contractor licenses and much more. Below are links to some publications and tools that you will find very helpful. Wyandot county vital records can be found at the ohio department of health which has birth records since dec 20, 1908. The 2015 wyandot county fair ushered in new royalty tuesday night with the king and queen of the junior fair being crowned.
William crawford led his famous expedition here in 1782, and fort ferree was built during the war of 1812. Wyandot county was formed from crawford, marion, hardin and hancock, feb. Three weeks before the start of the fair, art connections art director amber kahler discovered the art connections booth at the wyandot county fair merchants building had suffered water damage to its ceiling and floor. Wyandot county ohio 1937 plat book and history upper. Full text of the history of wyandot county, ohio, containing a history. Wyandotte county fair 2020, a state fair in kansas city. His birth occurred in upper sandusky, may 19, 1877. The treaty also required the wyandot to sell their land for less than its fair market value. September 15th20th, 2020 the wyandot county fair is an important family event with business displays, rides, culinary displays, animals, 4h, ffa, grange, and scouting booths and fair food, it is a great place to see friends. County manufactured and mobile home registration certificate dte 41 manufactured and mobile home conveyance fee statement of value and receipt dte 100m statement of reason for exemption from real manufactured and mobile home conveyance fee dte 100mex application for tax refund of waiver for destroyed or damaged manufactured homes dte 49.
The wyandot county fair is an important family event with business displays, rides. The wyandot county museum is located in upper sandusky, ohio. Thus several conflicting influences swept carnage over fair ohio. Wyandot county fair festivals, fairs, and contests the city of. We connect with people in all stages of life, from young children to older adults. We offer facility rentals for large events, provide winter storage options, and camping space during our off season from our beloved fair. While county offices are closed and local distribution of project books is on hold, choose one of these methods. The wyandot county museum was dedicated in 1962, in honor of mcconnells mother, leefe beery mcconnell. In 1843 the united states government sent the wyandot off to a reservation in what became wyandotte county, kansas.
Be sure to check back as we continuously release fun fair activities, schedules, and. Hours and events wyandot county historical society. Ohio 4h youth development reaches more than 240,000 youth each year helping kids learn by doing through handson activities. Wyandotte county, kansas kansapedia kansas historical. Yet, firmly believing that the history of wyandot county will prove eminently satisfactory. The pdf version contains a linked table of contents, and a link at the top of each page to return.
The sandusky plains were once home to wandering bands of wyandot and delaware native americans, and early settlers endured a hard pioneer life. The wyandot county historical society, located in upper sandusky, oh, is a local organization dedicated to studying and preserving the history of upper sandusky. Wyandot county fair, upper sandusky, oh premium book pdf. Wyandot county fair worth crowing about 2020 theme back to the good ol days september 15 20, 2020 upper sandusky, oh.
Wyandot county fair worth crowing about 2020 theme back to the good ol days. Ashtabula county has 19 covered bridges, including a lattice truss bridge. Wyandot county fair, upper sandusky, ohio public group. The new schedule for thursday nights at the museum. The first county fair was held in 1863 on the levee in wyandot. The wyandot purchases these lands from the delaware. They traditionally spoke the wyandot language, a northern iroquoian language, and were believed to number over 30,000 at the time of european encounter in. Thursday was our ride night, well go back this weekend to go through the barns. Special contests 2019 special contests for everyone. If the answer to these questions is yes, we are looking for you.
You deserve a lot of credit for taking on the responsibility of keeping your club organized and moving it forward. This comprehensive community health assessment is the result of dedicated community partners working together to improve the health and well. Wyandot county fair, upper sandusky, oh daily schedule. Indians of ohio and wyandot county vogel, john j on. The members of the wyandot county health alliance are pleased to present the 2015 health assessment of our community.
Sixth st union county veterans memorial auditorium. Originally, there were the tionontati and attignawantan nations living in southern ontario and upper michigan. Wyandot county historical society, s 7th st, upper. In more recent times the thrills of mud runs, and carnival rides have become popular att. Visit wyandot county and see all the history, agriculture, and activities it boasts. A special collection of project books is available for free on the perfect stayathome projects web page. Harness race at wyandot county fairgrounds ohio history.
The smolengulf bridge, at 6 feet, is currently the longest multispan covered bridge. The historical society fosters an appreciation of the past, with an emphasis on local history. We work with families and children, farmers and businessowners, community leaders and elected officials to build better lives, better businesses and better communities to make ohio great. This history is sponsored by the wyandot agriculture society. Wyandot county fair 2020, a state fair in upper sandusky, ohio. People of all ages and diversity can be found here. The foregoing account is abridged from the wyandot county history. The wyandot people or wendat, also called the huron nation and huron people, are an iroquoian speaking peoples of north america who emerged as a tribe around the north shore of lake ontario. These antique maps and atlases are part of the historic map works, residential genealogy historical map collection, the largest digital collection of rare, ancient, old, historical, cadastral and antiquarian maps of its type. The first school district was organized in 1867 in the city of wyandot.
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