South Amherst in Lorain County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Village of South Amherst Town Hall
Photographed By Craig Doda, July 1, 2022
1. Village of South Amherst Town Hall Marker
The Village of South Amherst incorporated in 1918. Mayor Fred Ruth and village's council authorized a special election on February 22, 1919 so that the village could issue bonds to establish a town hall. The village used the funds to buy the house of Jeannette and Alexander Born. Purchased on September 3, 1919 for $3,750, the home-turned town hall served the village for 70 years. As the community grew and the building aged, the need for a new facility became clear. The old town hall was demolished and construction of a spacious $274,000 building begun in September 1988. The village's government moved into its new 3,200 square-foot hall in February 1989.Erected 2018 by The Ohio History Connection. (Marker Number 33-47.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 22, 1919.
Location. 41° 21.442′ N, 82° 14.425′ W. Marker is in South Amherst, Ohio, in Lorain County
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Honor Roll (a few steps from this marker); World War II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Sandstone Center of the World (approx. 2.9 miles away); Antoinette Brown Blackwell and First Church in Oberlin (approx. 4˝ miles away); Oberlin and the Underground Railroad (approx. 4˝ miles away); Willard Van Orman Quine (approx. 4.6 miles away); Downtown Oberlin Historic District (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in South Amherst.
Photographed By Craig Doda, July 1, 2022
2. Village of South Amherst Town Hall Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, July 1, 2022
3. Village of South Amherst Town Hall
Photographed By Craig Doda, July 1, 2022
4. Village of South Amherst Town Hall Bell
Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 20, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
