New Book Celebrates the History of Loudonville

MT. PLEASANT, S.C. - July 22, 2013 - PRLog -- The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America series is Loudonville from local author Kenneth M. Libben on behalf of the Mohican Historical Society. The book boasts more than 200 vintage and modern images chronicling the growth and change of this Ohio town.

Nestled among the rolling hills of north-central Ohio, the small town of Loudonville sits on the banks of the Black Fork River. After its establishment in 1814, the village quickly outgrew its humble beginnings. Loudonville, once nicknamed “Gem City,” became known for fine craftsmanship of everything from flour to furniture to rifles, and a new generation of inventors and scientists—such as Charles F. Kettering—was born into that atmosphere. In 1913, Hugo H. Young founded the Flxible Company, a leading transportation manufacturer for over 80 years.

After World War II, the village came to be recognized not just for its progress but also for its charm. Thousands of people began flocking to town to enjoy the recreational opportunities provided by the forests and rivers that brought the first settlers to the area nearly 200 years ago. Loudonville takes a look into this unique history by allowing readers to glimpse images and memories of days gone past.

Topics included in Loudonville:
•   The Gem City
•   Disasters Strike
•   Teamwork, Success, LHS!
•   The Heart of God’s Country
•   Life on the Edge of Paradise
•   The Magnificent Harvest Exposition
•   The Rise And Demise of Flxible
•   Two Hundred Years of Progress

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online.  

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