Built in 1907 as the home of Frank A. Huber, son of Edward Huber, inventor and “Father of Industry” in Marion, Frank was the president of Marion Power Shovel during the 1920s and a friend of Warren G. Harding. The…
Originally owned by John Owens In the late 1870s, the Owens Quarry Opera House was one of many small opera houses along the railways in Ohio which served as a social hot spot to watch big-name entertainment. It was in…
This beautiful and stately home, originally owned by Shauck and Ida Barlow, is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The site of an OhioHistorical Marker, the home is replete with a rich history of the women who…
With nearly 60 trains passing by daily, this historic station is a favorite for train enthusiasts or “railfans” as they’re called. The Station, built in 1902, showcases marble walls, mosaic tile floors, and an incredible stained glass skylight. Home to…
This schoolhouse, Marion Township Sub-District #8, known as Linn School, was built in 1897, of soft clay brick and lime mortar. With approximately 800 square feet, the school served students up to the eighth grade. It was rescued, restored, and…
The Edward Huber Machinery Museum displays a collection of early machinery, examples of equipment used to build America in the early 20th century. The museum houses examples of Huber’s finest steam and gasoline tractors, threshers, and road-building equipment. Current Hours…
Housed in Heritage Hall, the Marion County Historical Society introduces guests to Marion’s history, much of which is nationally significant. Learn the stories of Rod Serling, the creator of The Twilight Zone, and Jim Thorpe, Olympian and football player from…
Stand on the front porch of the Harding Home and imagine what it was like to look out upon thousands of people from across the country waiting for you to speak. Visit the home of the 29th President of the…