Historical Societies
THE RICH HISTORY OF WAYNE COUNTY
Local historical societies are proud to display and discuss the rich history
of Wayne County and its communities. Whether your interest lies in genealogical research or simply in exploring the past, these independently operated historical societies offer an exciting glance
back in time for visitors and residents.
Chippewa-Rogues Hollow Historical Society
17500 Galehouse Rd., Doylestown 44230 330-289-7252 e-mail: marymertic@juno.com
Hours: June-Sept., every Sun., 2-4 pm. At other times please call for an appointment.
County Line Historical Society of Wayne/Holmes Counties
281 N. Market St., PO Box 614, Shreve 44676 330-567-2344 or 330-496-4024 e-mail: countyline1@aol.com
Hours: Open yearround, second Sat. of the month, noon-3 pm; or by appointment.
Creston Historical Society
Creston Library, 116 S. Main St., Creston 44217 330-435-6796
Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs., 10 am-8 pm; Wed., Fri., 10 am-5 pm; Sat., 10 am-2 pm.
Dalton Community Historical Society
115 E. Main St., PO Box 273, Dalton 44618 330-828-2221
Hours: By appointment only.
Kidron-Sonnenberg Heritage Center
13153 Emerson Rd.,PO Box 234, Kidron 44636 330-857-9111 e-mail: kidronheritagecenter@ hotmail.com
Hours: June-Aug., Thurs., Fri., Sat., 11 am-3 pm; April, May, Sept.-Dec., Thurs. and Sat., 11 am-3 pm; closed Jan. through March; tours by appointment.
Marshallville Historical Society
4 E. Church Street, Marshallville 44645 330-855-2212
Hours: By appointment only
Mt. Eaton/Paint Township Historical Society
15966 E. Main St., Mt. Eaton 44659 330-359-5554
Hours: May-Nov., second Sat. of the month, 11 am-3 pm or by appointment.
Orrville Historical Society
142 Depot St., PO Box 437, Orrville 44667 Judge Smith Orr House: 365 W. Market St., Orrville 44667 330-930-0113
Museum Hours: second and fourth Sat. of the month, 1-4 pm (except Dec. and Jan.)
Orrville Railroad Heritage Society
145 Depot St., Orrville 44667 330-683-2426
Hours: By appointment only.
Rittman Historical Society
Knupp Church, located off of Decoursey Rd., next to Rittman Cemetery. Pioneer House Museum, located on Gish Rd., Rittman, PO Box 583, Rittman, 44270 330-925-7572
Hours: By appointment only
Smithville Community Historical Society
381 E. Main St., PO Box 12, Smithville 44677 330-669-9308
Hours: Mishler Weaving Mill (open year round), every Wed., 1:30-4 pm; all other buildings open May-Oct., 3rd Sat. or Sun. of each month, 1:30-4 pm; Christmas in the Village, Sat., Nov. 30, 6-8 pm, Sun., Dec. 1, 1:30-4 pm. All buildings will be open; groups welcome by appointment.
Wayne County Historical Society
546 E. Bowman St., Wooster 44691 330-264-8856 email: host@waynehistoricalohio.org
Hours: office Tu & F 1:30-4:30 pm; Tours: F & Sa 1:30-4:30 pm or by appointment. Closed Nov-Feb & holidays.
Wayne County Public Library - Genealogy & Local History Dept.
220 W. Liberty St., Second Floor, Wooster 44691 Mailing address: Wayne County Public Library, Genealogy and Local History PO Box 1349 Wooster, OH 44691 330-262-0916, ext. 7138 e-mail: dkitko@wcpl.info
Hours:Mon., Tues., Thurs., 10 am-8 pm; Wed., Fri., 10 am-5 pm; Sat., 10 am-2 p.m.
West Salem Historical Society
Schoolhouse Community Center, 99 E. Buckeye St., PO Box 419, West Salem 44287 419-853-4703
Hours: Open third Thursday of the month from 5-7 pm.