Reshape Renovations
Abraham and his wife, Ann (Looker) chose to travel west into Ohio, and settled in Fairfield County in 1806 as the city began growing accepting pioneers from Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky.
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Running The Risk
Born January 10, 1789, in Pennsylvania, George Sanderson grew to serve in the 27th United States Infantry, part of the Western Reserve, during the War of 1812 – the first veteran from Fairfield County.
Breaking Boundaries
Pickerington produced more than its fair share of athletic talent from the local school district to college, and then professional. Of its early production it debuted Alonzo Earl Moore, born on July 29, 1877 to…
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Emerging Enterprise
Samuel MacCracken embraced multiple avenues in his life through endeavors of emerging enterprises from a chain of general stores, to insurance, to serve in the military. He duplicated the design of an English style home which now stands as the Georgian Museum in Lancaster, Ohio.
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Freedom Fighters
General William Tecumseh Sherman brought “Total War” to the south and formulated quite an unusual plan. With his efforts the south surrendered and the Union forces won the war.
A Resilient Reality
Walter McFarland stood among the most distinguished men residing in Greenfield Township. Upon his arrival he began a long, prominent, and remarkable life. Described over six feet tall and well-proportioned in his physique and features, he remained active and showed great strength through his years.
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Prominent Politics
With quite a unique name and rising from humble beginnings, Philadelph Van Trump began his life born within the walls of a small log cabin on the Public Square on November 15, 1810.
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A Myriad Mystery
An aphotic reputation remains suspended above the grounds of what once stood, luring locals and sparking nationwide interest as enthusiasts traveled to Ohio’s most haunted house – Mud House Mansion.
Denying Defeat
Driven into a life of an orphan, Darius worked his way through life, taking every opportunity he found, and through hard work and determination made a name for himself. He became known as the “Stagecoach King” as well as playing a major role in establishing roads and education.
Paving Tomorrow
Many pioneers provided proportions to prepare the land of Fairfield County for future residents and what it is today. Know that you are making a difference every day you interact with the community and together we create a new legacy built from those who paved the way before us.