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The Ohio Veterans Children's home closed to incoming students in 1995, and was closed completely in 1997. Legacy now uses the school building formerly occupied by "Woodrow Wilson High School", the school that was operated by the home. [2] Legacy Ministries International purchased the 253-acre (102 ha) campus in 1998 and Xenia Christian had its ...
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No mail delivery, government offices closed for federal holiday. Garbage pickup may be delayed. Restaurants, retail open with freebees offered to vets
The more-than-a-century old federal holiday each Nov. 11 honors America's veterans. Most public agencies, including schools, post offices and local governments are closed.
Ohio members of the Grand Army of the Republic took up that challenge, and, through a donation of 100 acres by a Xenia farmer, created the Ohio Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home. This institution was the predecessor of the Ohio Veterans' Children's Home. In 1870, the State of Ohio assumed control of the home.
The building was designed by J.W. Yost, (1847–1923), a prominent architect from Ohio whose works included other public buildings. Distinctive in appearance, it was pictured on postcards. [3] A children's cemetery was adjacent. [4] The cornerstone of the Children's Home was laid down in June 1879.
FARMERSBURG, Ind. — Veterans Day is an annual U.S. federal holiday observed Nov. 11 to honor those who have served in our nation’s armed forces.While many businesses remain open on Veterans ...
Friday will mark the nation’s 103rd observance of Veterans Day, honoring members of the armed forces who served our country. Across America, many businesses, schools and federal offices will be ...