The History Center is open for tours Wednesday - Sunday from 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Who We Are
LOGAN COUNTY HISTORY CENTER
The Logan County Historical Society owns and operates the Logan County History Center which includes the Orr Mansion, Logan County Museum & Transportation Museum addition, Archives, & Photo Archives.
The History Center is a unique facility comprised of The Orr Mansion, The Logan County Museum, and the Transportation Museum. All the museum buildings are connected making it enjoyable to visit all three without going outside. The History Center also includes the Historical Society Office and gift shop. The History Center Archives collection and Logan County Genealogical Society Library are housed on the second floor of the Transportation Museum.
The Purpose of the Logan County History Center is to promote education on the history of Logan County and the collection and exhibit of artifacts, documents, and other historical items from all of Logan County.
THE HISTORY MUSEUM
The museum was originally the Latham’s Convalescent Home. The nursing home operated from the early 1960s – early 1980s. The museum converted the patient rooms and exam rooms into exhibits.
THE ORR MANSION
The William Orr Residence in now the home of the Logan County Historical Society. The Historical Society purchased the home and the attached nursing home in 1988 for $50,000. After much work and remodeling it was opened to the public in 1989.
THE TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM
The Transportation Museum opened April 2014. The building was designed in the spirit of the Big Four/New York Central Roundhouse that stood in Bellefontaine from late 1890s-1960s.
Historic Sketches of Logan County, Ohio is now available to pre-order!
The Logan County Historical Society and M.T. Publishing Company, Inc. have joined forces to create a new photographic history book, Historic Sketches of Logan County, Ohio. As a nonprofit organization, our purpose in publishing a pictorial history of Logan County, Ohio is to preserve historical records for the enjoyment and education of future generations.
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History Matters
The Logan County History Center provides a place for all people who live in and visit the County to learn more about the history here. Being a non-profit means that to host special events for the community we have to have the funds to do so. If you are passionate about Logan County, Ohio, or are just passionate about history, please consider donating or becoming a member.