LANCASTER FIREFIGHTERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

LANCASTER, OH

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The Lancaster Firefighters Historical Society Inc is a non-profit organization located in Lancaster, Ohio that is dedicated to preserving the history of firefighting in the Lancaster community. The society was founded in 1976 by a group of local firefighters who wanted to ensure that the rich history of firefighting in their community was not lost to time.

The Lancaster Firefighters Historical Society Inc operates a museum that is open to the public and features artifacts, photographs, and other memorabilia related to the history of firefighting in Lancaster. The museum is staffed by volunteers who are passionate about preserving and sharing the history of the Lancaster Fire Department.

In addition to operating the museum, the Lancaster Firefighters Historical Society Inc also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including fundraisers, educational programs, and community outreach activities. The society is dedicated to fostering a greater appreciation for the work that firefighters do and the sacrifices that they make to keep their communities safe.

Overall, the Lancaster Firefighters Historical Society Inc is an important institution in the Lancaster community that plays a vital role in preserving the history of firefighting and promoting public safety.

LANCASTER FIREFIGHTERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in LANCASTER OH. US MID #8403900276

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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Train on Bridge Every now and then, usually early in the morning, I see a training waiting on the rails just near the bridge.

North Country Trailhead Sign The North Country National Scenic Trail is a Congressionally-designated trail in the National Trails System that spans 4,600 miles from North Dakota to Vermont. As it winds its way past mountains, cities, prairies, and farms, it travels through both the Marietta Unit and the Athens Unit of the Wayne National Forest, where it is concurrent with Ohio’s own Buckeye Trail.

The North Country Trail can be accessed in a variety of places throughout the Wayne National Forest.

Forest Service photo by Kyle Brooks.

Payne Cemetery The historic Black community of Paynes Crossing lies in the northwest corner of the Athens Ranger District. The free Black founders of Paynes Crossing discovered economic security in the forested hills of Appalachia Ohio, and they acquired considerable amounts of land and wealth for the time and place. Many of the Black residents of Paynes Crossing were farmers, while others were coopers and miners, and at least one resident was a pharmacist.

The residents were also heavily involved in the Underground Railroad, helping self-liberated Black Americans safely move north as they escaped enslavement in the south. Later during the Civil War, several residents enlisted in the Ohio regiments of the U.S. Colored Troops to fight for the Union and a cause which ultimately led to the abolition of enslavement in the United States. All of the men survived the war and returned home to Paynes Crossing and their families in 1865.

The only obvious remnant of the community today is Payne Cemetery, which sits on a ridgetop adjacent to State Route 595 and is now part of the Wayne National Forest. The cemetery is a quiet reminder of the Black history that can be found in the hills of Ohio.

Photo by the Forest Service.

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Contact LANCASTER FIREFIGHTERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

LANCASTER FIREFIGHTERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
1596 E MAIN STREET
LANCASTER
OH
43130-3472

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MID #	8403900276
Name	LANCASTER FIREFIGHTERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	204321315
NTEECC	A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	39.714456, -82.568399
CODES	FIPS State Code: 39 FIPS County Code: 045 US Census Tract: 031300 US Census Block: 3004