US 42 was the official precursor of Interstate 71, although it never went through Columbus.
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Landmarks Of Delaware County: Norman Dewey Perry House
The life of Norman Dewey Perry was anything but conventional.
Everything You Always Wanted To Know About: Fort Morrow
There were six forts along the Scioto and Olentangy Rivers.
When Delaware County Welcomed: The Father Of Hungarian Democracy
Kossuth spoke with raw emotion to the crowd in Delaware.
When Delaware Welcomed: Abraham Lincoln
President Abraham Lincoln was in Delaware during his lifetime.
Strike Up The Music: Delaware Brass Bands Of The Nineteenth Century
The early 1850s saw the brief flowering of a brilliant style of brass band music.
The Strange Case Of The Disappearing Radnor Pastor
Eventually, David Gow was found safe and sound. Well, safe at least.
Delaware County Roots: Joseph Benson Foraker
It was the friendships he gained in Delaware, however, which stuck in his mind.
Landmarks Of Delaware County: Limestone Vale
It remains in much the condition and setting it enjoyed when constructed.
Discover Delaware County’s Rich History This Summer
Here’s where you can step back in time and explore Delaware County’s heritage.