Historical society holding ceremony to dedicate marker for commercial historic district

WAPAKONETA — The Auglaize County Historical Society will be holding a brief ceremony at 1:30 p.m. on April 6 on West Auglaize Street just east of Blackhoof Street, to dedicate a marker for the Wapakoneta Commercial Historic District. Those attending the outdoor event are requested to observe public health protocols.

The Auglaize County Historical Society successfully applied for funding from the William G.Pomeroy Foundation to provide a permanent plaque honoring the downtown’s inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.

Although the Wapakoneta Commercial Historic District has been included in the National Register for more than 30 years, no sign has ever indicated this status.

The new marker was produced by Sewah Studies out of Marietta, the company that also casts the Ohio Historical Markers.

“The buildings of downtown Wapakoneta represent the economic, industrial, cultural and social history of the community,” said Historical Society Administrator Rachel Barber. “They also exemplify most popular American architectural styles from the late 19th century through mid-20th century.

They form the only National Register-listed district in Auglaize County, and the Historical Society is pleased to help the community honor this irreplaceable historic resource.”

About the Pomeroy Foundation

The William G. Pomeroy Foundation is a private institution based in Syracuse, New York.

It is committed to supporting the celebration and preservation of community history. The Pomeroy Foundation provides grants to obtain signage in the form of roadside markers and plaques. Since 2006, the organization has funded more than 1,200 signs across the United States, all the way to Alaska. The Pomeroy Foundation has grown to offer eight different marker programs.

About the Auglaize County Historical Society

Founded in 1963, the Auglaize County Historical Society collects, preserves, interprets and shares the history of Auglaize County, enriching lives by connecting people and communities to the past and to each other.

For more information about this project or the historical society, please contact auglaizecountyhistory@bright.net or give them a call 419-7389328.