• Heritage Center Tours Available

    We are proud of our New Knoxville Historical Society Heritage Center. Tours are available by appointment.

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  • 1940 Cabinet with Toys

    New Antique Toy Display

    Visit the Heritage Center to see the the 1940 walnut cabinet donated by the Way International. The cabinet is filled with an antique toy collection.

  • The Methodist Church

    The Methodist Church

    In 1843 a new congregation was established as The Salem Methodist Episcopal Church of Knoxville.

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  • Serving Our Country

    POW Past Remains Ever Present

    Their World War II POW past remains ever present for Homer Kuck and Zelotes Eschmeyer. An article written by Sherri Diegel, Staff Writer for the Evening Leader and published April 15, 1986.

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  • The Brick Project

    Our Ongoing Brick Project

    Our brick monument and walkways will be a lasting memorial for future generations. Customize one for your family, an event or honoring someone you love and admire.

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  • Join our Organization

    Your membership in the New Knoxville Historical Society helps support our mission to preserve our community's heritage. Please join us.

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  • Honoring Our Veterans

    Our local New Knoxville American Legion Post was organized by a group of World War I Veterans in May of 1920.

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  • Early Homes in New Knoxville

    As Knoxville evolved into New Knoxville, homes also were evolving from log structures to frame and brick. Pictured are some of these homes that are still part of our community.

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New Knoxville Commemorative...
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New Knoxville Commemorative Afghan

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The New Knoxville commemorative afghan features many historic businesses, churches, and schools including: Detgen Grain Elevator - Methodist Church - Star Lunch Room - Peoples Savings Bank - New...
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Our Times, New Knoxville, Ohio
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Our Times, New Knoxville, Ohio

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The Our Times Sesquicentennial book contains contains over 300 pages, listing business and "Our Families" Biographies of many people living in New Knoxville in 1986. New Knoxville, Ohio,...
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Hometown America (Set of 3 Prints) Hometown America (Set of 3...
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Hometown America (Set of 3 Prints)

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Hometown America is a collection of three prints depicting Main Street New Knoxville, Ohio. They were painted by local acrylic artist Pat Partin Wietholter. Print I features Adolph's...
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Tales From Great Grandpa's Trunk by Glenna...

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Tales from Great Grandpa's Trunk by Glenna Meckstroth is a light-hearted look at rural life in New Knoxville. This is a new updated hardcover version of her original book which was published in...
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Doctor Fledderjohann's...
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Doctor Fledderjohann's Prescription and...

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Doctor Fledderjohann's prescriptions for Goiter, Ivy Poisoning, Coughs, Fever, Headache and Sore Throat.  Set includes the booklet and the bottle.
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Through the Storm by...
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Through the Storm by Cornelia and Gilbert...

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Through the Storm by Cornelia and Gilbert Schroer is the story of how one missionary family in Japan endured separation, imprisonment and hardship during the beginning months of World War II.
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New Knoxville Memorial Brick New Knoxville Memorial Brick
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New Knoxville Memorial Brick

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The New Knoxville Historical Society's Brick Project is ongoing with the goal that the monuments and walkways created will be a lasting memorial for future generations. Bricks can be customized...
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Hometown America Print I
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Hometown America Print I

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The print, Hometown America I is part of a collection of three prints depicting Main Street New Knoxville, Ohio. They were painted by local acrylic artist Pat Partin Wietholter. This print...
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Blood and Honor
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Blood and Honor

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Blood and Honor The Life and Times of Fur Trader Pierre Louis de Lorimier by Robert Kuck II This book, written by New Knoxville native Bob Kuck, paints a picture of our region of the country...
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No Time to Rest, The Story...
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No Time to Rest, The Story of H. H. Cook

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Herman H. Cook (1878-1916), a Missionary to Japan, devoted his whole life to God and the spreading of Christianity to the foreign land of Japan. The book, No Time to Rest written by Irene T....
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New Knoxville High School Memoirs

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New Knoxville High School Memoirs. We have a good selection of Memoirs from 1950 through 1989. Most are in very good condition. Please enter the requested year in the customization field below. If...
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Ladbergen (English...
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Ladbergen (English Translation)

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The history of the 1000 year Westphalian Village of Ladbergen, Germany by Friedrich Saatkamp. English translation by Dean R. Hoge.
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