Seccaium Marker Located on Rte 19 between Galion & Bucyrus Ohio near Parcher Rd. Photo Credit: Member, Linda Collins Long before Seccaium Park attracted crowds to Crawford County in the early 1900s, stories of an older Seccaium—a trading village said to have thrived along the Olentangy River—captured the imagination of the Honorable E.B. Finley. In … Continue reading The Search for Seccaium
25 Civil War Resources for Crawford County Ohio Ancestor Researchers
Explore Civil War service records, pension files, regimental histories, and local archives to uncover your ancestor’s military past—especially for Crawford County, Ohio researchers.
October Program: Ohio Stone Age Construction
Don't miss this month's program! This event is open to the public and located at the Bucyrus Public Library at 7PM on Thursday October 16th, 2025.
Unlocking Hidden Clues at the Recorder’s Office
by Kimberly WEAVER Teeple Tucked away in the Crawford County Recorder’s Office lies a genealogical secret: property records! At our June 2025 meeting, Crawford County Recorder Bonnie Cotton revealed how to find and use these records in your genealogies. From deeds and mortgages dating back to the 1830s to searchable digital records from 1993 onward, … Continue reading Unlocking Hidden Clues at the Recorder’s Office
Jewish History in Bucyrus, Ohio
By Austin Reid The Jewish presence in Bucyrus dates back to 1849, when the first known Jewish residents arrived, reflecting a broader pattern of Jewish migration to small towns across Ohio in the 19th century. Like many Jewish communities in rural America, Bucyrus’ Jewish residents played a significant role in the town’s economic and civic … Continue reading Jewish History in Bucyrus, Ohio
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