Lakeside in Ottawa County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Wo-Ho-Mis
Lakeside Heritage Trail
| | Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 | |
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 24, 2025
1. Wo-Ho-Mis Marker
Erected 2023 by Lakeside Heritage Society. (Marker Number 25.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 41° 32.518′ N, 82° 44.938′ W. Marker is in Lakeside, Ohio, in Ottawa County. It is at the intersection of Central Avenue and East 5th Street, on the right when traveling north on Central Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 509 Central Ave, Lakeside Marblehead OH 43440, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Lake Erie Shore and in the Toledo Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Wesley Lodge (within shouting distance of this marker); German Auditorium (within shouting distance of this marker); South Auditorium (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fire of October 20, 1929 / The Lakeside Volunteer Fire Protective Association (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Epworth Lodge (about 400 feet away); Linga Longa (about 500 feet away); Hoover Potato Digger & Lakeside (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lakeside.
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1. Welcome to the Lakeside Heritage Trail. One hundred and fifty years ago, the founders of Lakeside stood on the shores of Lake Erie envisioning a place for the faithful to gather in community. Since then, millions of people have been beckoned to this beautiful, peaceful sanctuary to deepen their connection to Lakesides timeless mission
To enrich the quality of life for all people, to foster traditional Christian values, and to nurture relationships through opportunities for renewal and growth spiritually, intellectually, culturally and physically while preserving Lakesides heritage.
With the new year, we welcome Lakesides 150th Anniversary a time to honor the past, celebrate the present and look to the future. This exciting Sesquicentennial Celebration connects us to the mission through enriching religious life programs, educational lectures, cultural arts performances and recreational activities. (Submitted on August 11, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.)
2. 25. Wo-Ho-Mis. Then
Wo-Ho-Mis was built in 1927 for $25,000 and named for the Womans Home Mission Society (WHMS) established by the national Methodist Episcopal Church in 1880. The building was made of fireproof concrete, steel and stucco construction, which harmonized with the Spanish Mission Style of the Administration Building and Orchestra Hall. Wo-Ho-Mis was
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 24, 2025
2. Wo-Ho-Mis Marker
In 1961, the building was remodeled to a more modern dormitory arrangement by taking down room partitions and enlarging the bathrooms. Due to rising costs of operation, Wo-Ho-Mis was donated to the Lakeside Association in 1970. In 1999, a major renovation included the addition of several new enclosed windows.
Now
Today, Wo-Ho-Mis continues to house groups of young adults attending various retreats and conferences. The first floor also gives Lakeside an extra venue for the annual Lakeside Antique Show held in August and is occupied by craft vendors during the Lakeside-Marblehead Lighthouse Festival in October. (Submitted on August 11, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.)
Photographed by Craig Doda, July 24, 2025
3. Wo-Ho-Mis Lodge
1927
Building erected by the Woman's Home Missionary Societies of the Ohio Conferences of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
1999
Building extensively renovated by bequests from Margaret and Eleanor McKay whose family members have been Lakesiders for more than a century.
Building erected by the Woman's Home Missionary Societies of the Ohio Conferences of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
1999
Building extensively renovated by bequests from Margaret and Eleanor McKay whose family members have been Lakesiders for more than a century.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 11, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
