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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 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 ...
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.
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The Athens Lunatic Asylum, now a mixed-use development known as The Ridges, [2] was a Kirkbride Plan mental hospital operated in Athens, Ohio, from 1874 until 1993.During its operation, the hospital provided services to a variety of patients including Civil War veterans, children, and those declared mentally unwell.
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 ...
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.