hancock – HOUSE MINIATURES

In my previous blog post, I mentioned Columbian House miniature which I saw at Hancock County Museum yet decided to elaborate.

The actual Columbian House was built in 1828 as a stagecoach stop and inn. In later years, it was home to a popular restaurant. It sits at the corner of River Road and Farnsworth Road in Waterville, Ohio.

Fun fact: It’s believed to be haunted! There are stories about spirits, roaming their halls through the years.

“There are a lot of ghost stories from here. That’s been going on for about 100 years. It adds to the charm, but it is a very small part of the wonderful story here.” Local news

Columbian House Facebook Page

**Columbian House (miniature) at Hancock Historical Museum in Findlay, Ohio**

**Hull-Flater House at 422 West Sandusky Street**

I visited Hancock Historical Museum in Findlay Ohio today and saw my former teacher, Mrs. Deb Wickerham, who works there as an Education Coordinator.

Teaching is Mrs. Wickerham’s true passion, showcased by the fact that she retired from schooling after 32+ years. I’m very proud to have been taught by a literal Award Winning teacher (Ohio Teacher of the Year in 2008)! Not only that, but Mrs. Wickerham has also done so much for our community, especially for our American Veterans. She served as a fantastic director for Flag City Honor Flight and so forth. Amazing. I’m blessed to have had her as my teacher from 1984 to 1988 at Chamberlin Hill Elementary.

Hancock County Museum is stunning. It showcases the rich history of Findlay, Ohio with a grace I’ve never seen! Please go visit when you can!

I loved the fact that they had this grand display of the Columbian (Doll) House right in the center of the museum.