Category: Landmarks & Architecture
For generations, the people of St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in Maria Stein held their historic church building close to their hearts. This beautiful church, dedicated in 1891, wasn’t just a building; it was a nearly 135-year-old spiritual home and a landmark for the whole area. But on Thursday, May 29, 2025, everything changed […]
The historic 1891 St. John Church building in Maria Stein, a sacred edifice that stood for over a century as a commanding spiritual and architectural presence, was gutted by fire on May 29, 2025. This event struck at the heart of a community whose identity has been deeply intertwined with this landmark. As the St. […]
In the heart of Celina, Ohio, a new legend has emerged, towering 30 feet above the ground and greeting visitors with a whimsical presence. This isn’t just any statue; it’s ‘Nelson,’ a colossal wooden sculpture of Bigfoot that now stands as the latest landmark at the Mercer County Fairgrounds. Built by Bear Hollow Wood Carvers, […]
In March 1934, Ohio newspapers reported on a transformative 1934 Grand Lake improvement proposal to enhance Grand Lake (also known as Lake St. Marys) into a major recreational and tourist destination. Supported by state officials, local organizations, and community leaders, the plan included deepening the lake, constructing artificial islands, and building sizeable breakwaters with roadways […]
