Thornville and Thorn Township, OH
The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series is Thornville and Thorn Township from the Historical Society of Perry County. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images and memories of days gone by.
Thorn Township is a farming community about 30 minutes east of Columbus, Ohio; its name derived from the plentiful thorn bushes that dominate the landscape. After the Revolutionary War, people from Virginia and Pennsylvania began to migrate to Ohio. Among those, several chose a little hill in Thorn Township to take up residence, establishing churches, businesses and schools.
In 1811, Thornville was recognized as a village. Thorn Township makes up the northern section of Perry County. Due to its rich, flat earth, farming remains the chief economic venture of the community. Originally, the northern edge of Thorn Township was known as “Big Buffalo Swamp.” However, when the Ohio Canal was constructed between the 1820s and 1840s, the swamp was excavated to form Buckeye Lake. Since then, people have built their homes along the shores and canals of the lake, as well as in the villages of Thornville and Thornport.
Highlights of Thornville and Thorn Township:
• All proceeds from the sale of the book are being donated to the Perry County Historical and Culture Society.
• The book describes the life of the early 19th century settlers.
• Many of the images in the book have been shared by the private collections of local residents.
Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at www.arcadiapublishing.com or
(888)-313-2665.
