By Isabel Prontes
Findlay is a city in Hancock County, Ohio. The city's official nickname is "Flag City
USA" because one of its residents, John B. Cooke, had the idea that every Findlay residence fly an American flag on June 14th, which is Flag Day. If you are planning on visiting Findlay, there are several fun and interesting things to do and see.
Ghost Town Museum Park
The Ghost Town Museum Park in Findlay is a replica of a village from the 1880s, and not particularly a ghost town. The museum park is full of vitality and has an antiques museum and puts on events on a regular basis. There are over twenty-five rebuilt buildings on the premises, including a general store, barber shop and a bank, all with detailed historical exhibits, displays, relics and artifacts. The Ghost Town Museum Park puts on an arts and crafts show every year.
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Findlay Ohio 45840
Tel: (419) 326-5874
Mazza Collection Galleria
Mazza Collection Galleria in Findlay is a teaching gallery. This gallery concentrates on artwork that is illustrated mainly for kids books. The Mazza Collection Galleria often conducts and organizes events, and respected authors and illustrators often come to visit the gallery. There are over 1,800 pieces available for viewing at the Mazza Collection Galleria.
Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion
University of Findlay
1000 North Main Street
Findlay, OH 45840
Tel: (419) 424-4560
Hancock Historical Museum
The Hancock Historical Museum details a lot of the history of the region, of Findlay itself as well as Hancock County in Ohio. There are a lot of exhibits at this museum, including ones on Hancock County and Native Americans, geology, the War of 1812, agriculture, the pioneering life in Ohio, and much more. The museum has many archives full of documents and images relating to the area's cultural history.
422 West Sandusky Street
Findlay, OH 45840-3222
United States
Tel: (419) 423-4433
Hancock County Courthouse
The Hancock County Courthouse is a member of the National Register of Historic Places. This courthouse was constructed in the early 19th century by an architect called William Taylor. It is not in use as a courthouse these days, but as a popular social, recreation and community center. It is one of the most prominent and well-known building structures in Findlay.
300 S Main Street
Findlay, Ohio 45840
Fort Recovery State Memorial
Fort Recovery was the location of two extremely significant battles, one in 1791 with the Miami Indians (with many casualties) and the other in 1794 with General Wayne. The Fort Recovery State Memorial is an important historical site in Findlay, featuring replicas of blockhouses that would resemble the original ones. Fort Recovery State Memorial also has a museum that has displays and exhibits on the area's history.
Fort Recovery Historical Society
One Fort Site Street
Ft. Recovery, OH 45846
Tel: (419) 375-4649
About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
