In the early 1830s, Logan County was largely engaged in sheep raising and wool production. Before a formal market developed, farmers maintained small flocks primarily for household use. Wool was spun at home on spinning wheels and made into clothing. Women wore wool or linsey‑woolsey dresses depending on the season, men wore wool trousers and coats, and all members of the family wore wool hosiery. Hand‑spun wool was often taken to skilled weavers who crafted it into intricate

For nearly a century, a distinguished three‑story hotel stood at the corner of South Detroit Street and West Columbus Avenue in Bellefontaine. Built by Judge Thomas Miltenberger and originally named The Miltenberger House, the hotel opened for business on May 1, 1876. In 1889, The Bellefontaine Republican described the hotel as conveniently located in the heart of the business district, near the Post Office, telegraph, and express offices. The Miltenberger House featured fift

Union Township was established in 1820. It holds the distinction of being the only township in Logan County without a village. It did have some small early settlements that had unique names such as Noodletoozy, Dogtown and Pigeon Town. Soon after the early settlers arrived, some began holding church services in their homes. In 1827, members of the Dunkard or Brethren Church, who had moved to Union Township from Virginia, organized the Stony Creek Church. The Lake Branch Metho

D.A. Liggitt served as the Logan County Representative for the Ohio General Assembly, was elected twice to the Ohio State Senate, and was a candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Ohio in 1924.   David Alexander, or D.A., Liggitt, was born on September 15th, 1873, to Oliver and Catherine Shields-Liggitt in Belle Center. He graduated from the local high school in 1891. Continuing his education, Liggitt attended Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio, and earned a degree in educati