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Tag: History of Hancock County

Why Findlay?

Posted on July 14, 2020, updated on September 16, 2020 by patbauman

Its Early Beginning Hancock County was named for John Hancock, President of the First Continental Congress, a signer of the Declaration

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Posted in Blog, Downtown News Tagged Hancock Historical Museum, History of Findlay, History of Hancock County

Discovery of Gas

Posted on September 16, 2020, updated on September 29, 2020 by daniellewilkin

Don't miss Pat's earlier installments discovering Findlay's history!  Part One, "Why Findlay?", exploring early Hancock County History,

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“Women Split No Wood in Findlay.”

Posted on October 1, 2020, updated on September 29, 2020 by patbauman

Don't miss Pat's earlier installments exploring Findlay's history, including the previous segment, "Discovery of

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Posted in Blog, Downtown News Tagged Hancock Historical Museum, History of Findlay, History of Hancock County

The Housing Boom of Findlay

Posted on December 10, 2020, updated on December 12, 2020 by patbauman

Don’t miss Pat’s earlier installments exploring Findlay’s history, including the previous segment, “Women Split No

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