History / Genealogy
Central Ohio history and genealogy resources are featured here--from the Anti-Saloon League in Westerville (yes, the temperance movement started in Columbus) to the historical society, local genealogy groups, and more.
The Arches Are Back!
Arch City is back with the new arches over High Street in the Short North! Something honoring Columbus history--must be a mistake.
Arch City is back with the new arches over High Street in the Short North! Something honoring Columbus history--must be a mistake.
Camp Chase Confederate Cemetery
Photos of Camp Chase Cemetery, all that remains of one of the largest prisoner of war camps from the Civil War.
Photos of Camp Chase Cemetery, all that remains of one of the largest prisoner of war camps from the Civil War.
Columbus History Trivia Quiz
Answer questions about Columbus history and have some fun.
Answer questions about Columbus history and have some fun.
Famous Central Ohioans
Here's a look at famous people from Central Ohio.
Here's a look at famous people from Central Ohio.
Ghosts of Columbus Past
Neat stuff you'll never see because it was torn down. Unfortunately this page keeps growing.
Neat stuff you'll never see because it was torn down. Unfortunately this page keeps growing.
Jefferson Township Scenic Byway
Your guide visited this area east of Gahanna and took pictures of this new scenic byway.
Your guide visited this area east of Gahanna and took pictures of this new scenic byway.
Memories of Columbus: Cooper Stadium
The series Memories of Columbus, Ohio looks at Cooper Stadium and the Columbus Clippers.
The series Memories of Columbus, Ohio looks at Cooper Stadium and the Columbus Clippers.
The National Road
A series of articles about history and sights along US 40, the National Road in Central Ohio.
A series of articles about history and sights along US 40, the National Road in Central Ohio.
National Road Markers and Bridges
US 40 east of Columbus is a treasure of historic markers and bridges.
US 40 east of Columbus is a treasure of historic markers and bridges.
Ohio's Bicentennial
Ohio's birthday was in 2003! Here's how the state celebrated along with activities from Central Ohio local governments.
Ohio's birthday was in 2003! Here's how the state celebrated along with activities from Central Ohio local governments.
Save the Kahiki!
The historic Kahiki restaurant on E. Broad St. was torn down to become a drug store. Wow, now there's an improvement!
The historic Kahiki restaurant on E. Broad St. was torn down to become a drug store. Wow, now there's an improvement!
Taking the Cars: A History of Union Station
A book filled with pictures and stories of Union Station, the famous train station on N. High torn down in the 1970s.
A book filled with pictures and stories of Union Station, the famous train station on N. High torn down in the 1970s.
Walk-o-Wonders
Anyone remember the Wonders of the World in Great Western Shopping Center's parking lot? Your guide finally found a picture.
Anyone remember the Wonders of the World in Great Western Shopping Center's parking lot? Your guide finally found a picture.
Anti Saloon League Page
Did you know the prohibition-era Anti-Saloon League was once headquartered in Westerville? Here's an online exhibit from the Westerville Public Library and links to related sites.
Did you know the prohibition-era Anti-Saloon League was once headquartered in Westerville? Here's an online exhibit from the Westerville Public Library and links to related sites.
Columbus Historical Society
News, events, Columbus history timeline, books, and more are coming soon here.
News, events, Columbus history timeline, books, and more are coming soon here.
Columbus History File
An article about Columbus history with several interesting pictures.
An article about Columbus history with several interesting pictures.
Columbus History in Photographs
From the Columbus Metropolitan Library, here are is a database of Columbus area buildings and history.
From the Columbus Metropolitan Library, here are is a database of Columbus area buildings and history.
Cyndi's Ohio Genealogy List
Links to general genealogy sites plus lots of Ohio-related Web sites.
Links to general genealogy sites plus lots of Ohio-related Web sites.
Delaware County Historical and Genealogical Society
Information about the Delaware County Historical Society and the Delaware County Genealogical Society, along with links to other Delaware sites.
Information about the Delaware County Historical Society and the Delaware County Genealogical Society, along with links to other Delaware sites.
Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff Historical Society
History, events, and more from the historical society of this older suburb of Columbus.
History, events, and more from the historical society of this older suburb of Columbus.
Lancaster History Page
Local history from the Fairfield County chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society.
Local history from the Fairfield County chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society.
Madison County Genealogy Page
County and township historical information, surname lookups, county agency addresses, and more are featured here.
County and township historical information, surname lookups, county agency addresses, and more are featured here.
Ohio County GenWeb Project
From the US GenWeb project, click on an Ohio county and link to information about early settlers, area genealogy resources, county history, some cemetery names, and other Ohio genealogy.
From the US GenWeb project, click on an Ohio county and link to information about early settlers, area genealogy resources, county history, some cemetery names, and other Ohio genealogy.
Ohio Historical Society Online
Online information about activities at the Ohio Historical Society, located at I-71 and 17th Av.
Online information about activities at the Ohio Historical Society, located at I-71 and 17th Av.
Ohio Historical Society Resources
Online local history collections and archives from the Ohio Historical Society.
Online local history collections and archives from the Ohio Historical Society.
Ohio Vital Records Page
Where to obtain copies of vital records in Ohio, with links to Columbus resources and more.
Where to obtain copies of vital records in Ohio, with links to Columbus resources and more.
Olentangy Park Page
Anyone remember the Olentangy Amusement Park on N. High St.? Here are postcards and a brief overview.
Anyone remember the Olentangy Amusement Park on N. High St.? Here are postcards and a brief overview.
Pickaway County Genealogy Page
This site features biographies of people from Pickaway County, a surname index, ancestry charts, and more.
This site features biographies of people from Pickaway County, a surname index, ancestry charts, and more.
Union County Vital Statistics
This Union County agency has birth and death records for persons who were born or who died in Union County since 1909.
This Union County agency has birth and death records for persons who were born or who died in Union County since 1909.