Closed Mondays
Tues - Fri 10Am-4Pm
Mon & Sat by Chance or Appointment
Phone: 260-726-7168
Fax: 260-726-7178
Email: research@jaycountyhistory.org
Closed Mondays
Tues - Fri 10Am-4Pm
Mon & Sat by Chance or Appointment
Phone: 260-726-7168
Fax: 260-726-7178
Email: research@jaycountyhistory.org
| "Only Jay" Shirts Available |
| Jay County was named after John Jay, the first Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. To publicize that we are the only Jay County in the USA, the JCHS is selling t-shirts. The shirts are bright red, with "Only Jay in the USA" imprinted in white on the front. The back of the shirt features an outline map of [read more] |
| Board Member Names |
| At their March meeting, the JCHS Board of Directors named Jodi McKee as a new director, to fill the one-year term of Linda Frantz, who was unable to serve. Jodi is a retired teacher and taught Jay County history to third graders for several years. She and her husband Mike are long-time JCHS members. Jodi has also assumed the part of [read more] |
| Look What's on Display at the Museum! |
| A trunk was recently donated by Glen and Chris Bickel. It had belonged to Glen's grandparents, Francis "Nate" and Lydia Theurer Bickel in the late 1800's. They were Jay County residents and Glen was a Civil War veteran. T This trunk is displayed in the Civil War Room along with framed portraits of the couple and Mate's medal of honor. This 1918 [read more] |
| JCHS Committees Named for 2019 |
| Co-presidents Phil Rager and Rob Weaver have appointed the following committees for this year. Building and Grounds: Claudia Jones & Eldon Morrical, co-ch.; Carter Leonard (recycling); Harold Blankenbaker; Jeff Bowen; Richard Jones. Finance: Judy Zearbaugh, Karen Resler, Pam Ray. Publicity: Kay Locker & Larry Hiatt, (newsletter) & co-ch.; Rob Weaver; Sue Rager (website, advertising); Vicki Leonard. Genealogy & Publishing: Janice Stucky & Jane Spencer, [read more] |
| New Website |
| Through the generosity of a grant from the Portland Foundation, The Jay County Historical Society website www.jaycountyhistory.org has recently been redesigned by the team at Dynamic Business Solutions. [read more] |
| Follow ... JCHS |
| Are you a Facebook user? Like our page, “Jay County Historical Society,” and you will continue to see our posts. We try to keep you posted about Open House events, Program Meetings, etc. There are also several photos of the museum displays. [read more] |
| Look What’s New! |
| Items in a display about the “End of an Era” for March Supermarkets have been changed. Wilmer Marsh began in the grocery business when he opened a store in Salem, a Jay County community just north of the Randolph County line, in 1925. The store was in the former Morehouse Brothers General Merchandise building. Spring has sprung in our clothing area [read more] |
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Phone: 260-726-7168
Fax: 260-726-7178
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