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LOGAN TOWN CENTER

WELCOME

Logan Town Center is the traditional business and residential neighborhood at the heart of the City of Logan, the county seat of Hocking County.  Logan Town Center comprises more than half of the area of the original town of Logan, platted in the summer of 1816 as a personal venture by former U.S. Senator Thomas Worthington, who was then finishing the first of two terms as Ohio's governor.  The town is said to have been named by its citizens for Chief Logan of the Mingo Indians.  Chief Logan was the author of “Logan's Lament.”

Logan was established one mile below the "great falls" of the Hockhocking River, later known as the Hocking River.  In 1840 the section of the Hocking Valley Canal passing through Logan (between th City and the Hocking River) was completed, connecting Logan through Lancaster with the Ohio Canal.  The Hocking River, once provided a vital asset for industries that extracted the region’s natural resources such as coal, sandstone, iron, timber, oil and gas.  Today, the river helps attract over 3 million visitors to the region to relax and enjoy the natural, artistic and cultural assets and rural lifestyle we have to offer visitors and residents.

Main Street and the surrounding neighborhoods continue to be the center of business, government, fine historic homes, churches, and cultural and historical destinations in the Hocking Hills region of Ohio.  Our Logan Town Center business district is anchored by the Logan - Hocking County District Library, the Hocking County Historical Museum, The Bowen House community arts and education center, and City and County government offices.  It also provides unique destinations like the Washboard Factory, and friendly locally owned shops, restaurants and family friendly activities.

For a 3-minute tour of Logan Town Center, go to this slide-show the Hocking Valley Tourism Association posted on YouTube.

Logan Town Center, Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to the economic and cultural vitality of Logan’s original town center for the enjoyment and benefit of the residents and visitors in the Hocking Hills.

With over 200,000 SF of commercial space, there are opportunities for entrepreneurs to create destinations for resident and visiting customers.  To see examples go to our Available Spaces page.

Special Thanks to these partners:

City of Logan, Hocking County, Hocking Metropolitan Housing Authority, Logan - Hocking School District, Logan - Hocking County District Library, Logan Hocking Chamber of Commerce, Hocking Hills Tourism Association, The Bowen House, Hocking County Historical Society Museum, Immanuel United Methodist Church, Logan In Bloom, OSU Master Gardeners, business and property owners, and Friends of Logan Town Center.

Some of the businesses and institutions that have joined Logan Town Center's effort to revitalize downtown Logan, even though they are based elsewhere in Logan, the Hocking Hills or beyond include:



Asebrook & Co. - ARCHITECTS/INSPECTORS

Baymont Inn & Suites - Logan

Bentley Builders - Log Homes

Bush's Restaurant

Composite Molding Systems

Corby Leach Insurance Agency

Friends of Hocking Hills State Park

Getaway Cabins in Hocking Hills

H & R Block

Hawk's Nest

Hocking College Energy Institute

Hocking Valley Community Hospital

The Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls

Jubach Log Homes

The Logan Clay Products Company

Sands Decker CPS, LLC

Harry Wolsky Stair Builder

Your business can help, too, by joining Logan Town Center.
Click here for a membership form.

Community Improvement Corporation
City of Logan


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UPCOMING EVENTS

ON-GOING 


Tours of The Columbus Washboard Company,  Museum and Gift Shop.
Summer hours are 9 am - 4 pm Monday through Friday and 11 am - 2 pm on Saturday.   Guided tours are offered daily.  The Company is the only manufacturer of washboards remaining in the United States.  Gift shop features washboards, memorabilia and a new line of vintage soaps.  Reception area within the Museum and Gift Shop offers a WiFi hotspot, along with snacks and beverages, for a place to relax and take care of business. 
Columbus Washboard Company
14 Gallagher Avenue   (740) 380-3828
e-mail:  info@columbuswashboard.com




"Logan and Hocking County...A Timeline"
This Exhibit features several hundred years of the county's history condensed into four panels on display.  The timeline includes Native Americans, the first settlers (1798), the Civil War, the Hocking Valley Railway, and more, including 1916, when Logan celebrated its Centennial, and ending in 1917, when America joined the war.  Call for hours of operation.
Hocking County Historical Society
64 N. Culver St.      (740) 385-6026




The Bowen House Community Center for Arts and Education
This wonderful 1800's historic home is available for viewing during the week from 2-5  pm Tuesday through  Saturday. The house is closed on Sunday and Monday.  Each month features a new exhibit. 
The house is located at 196 N. Market Street.  Information:  (740) 385-0344   Visit the website at www.bowenhouse.org for information about the house, on-going classes, etc.



MAY 2013  EVENTS

Please, call the host organization to confirm the latest date/time/event info
 
Saturday, May 4 May 30 (free)
Bud Simpson Photography 
Nature's great beauty is captured through the lens of this remarkable photographer.
Regular house hours are 2 - 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.  Closed on Sunday and Monday   NOTE:  THE HOUSE IS CLOSED ON MAY 25 AND MAY 28.
The Bowen House Community Center for Arts and Education, 196 N Market Street
(740) 385-0344



Wednesday, May 15    9 AM - 1 PM
Farmer's Market
at Worthington Square (corner of Main and Market Streets next to the gazebo) (May through October)  Info:  hockinghillsfarmersmarket.org   (740) 385-5306
(On Saturdays, the market will move to Tractor Supply, 28 Hocking Mall - same hours:  9 AM - 1 PM)




Saturday, May 18 - You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
A dinner theatre musical with prizes awarded to the audience members with the best "Peanuts" character clothes/accessories!

Produced by the Logan Theatre Group, this musical follows "an average day in the life of Charlie Brown."  It really is just that - a day made up of little moments picked from all the days of Charlie Brown, from Valentine's Day to the baseball season, from wild optimism to utter despair, all mixed in with the lives of his friends and strung together on the string of a single day, from bright uncertain morning to hopeful starlit evening.  (Based on The Comic Strip "Peanuts" by Charles M. Schulz.  Book, Music and Lyrics by Clark M. Gesner.  Add.l Dialogue by Michael Mayer.  Add. Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa.  Produced by arrangement with, and the music and dialogue material furnished by Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc.)


Performance dates follow:
 
Saturday,  May 18 -  The Stage Coach Inn, 225 E. Main St.  Lunch at 11:30 AM; Noon Performance  
(Picnic-style food with vegetarian options.  Limited seating.  $10 Dinner; $12 Performance; or $20 for both.  Call (740) 583-9475 for reservations.)

Friday, May 24, 2013  - 6 PM   The music of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown.  Cast will perform all the songs from the show at the
M & M Family Diner, 34 W. Main St.
Finger food buffet, seating begins at 4 PM.  Call (740) 583-9475 for reservations, limited seating, $15 per person.




Saturday, May 18          12 Noon
Logan in Bloom Celebration
Annual kickoff event includes voting for favorite floral flags created by art students at Logan Hocking High School and auction of flags and other items at 1:00 pm. 
at the gazebo in  Worthington Park
Info:   (740) 603-1926




Saturday, May 18        1:30 p m
(third annual) Meet Me on Main Street

"Faces of the Fifties"
View the vintage business and store front signage and meet the many colorful characters that were the faces of Main Street in the 1950's. (Anyone remember The Corn Crib at the NW corner of Market St.?) Vintage autos, fun food, Beatle's "photo-op," tie-dying, hula hooping, sidewalk chalking.  Meander on Main for awhile and then gather at Worthington Park at 3 p.m. for a concert featuring the memorable music of the Beatles as presented by The Lennon Orchestra of Athens, Ohio  (lawn chairs recommended). 

Sponsored by Logan Town Center, Inc.
Info:  (740) 385-4781



Monday, May 20       10 AM
Flag Ceremony   
A new flag will be raised at the Bowen House.  St. John's School 5th and 6th graders will participate in the ceremony.  The Honor Guard will be present with bugler and a salute.
The Bowen House Community Center for Arts and Education, 196 N Market Street
(740) 385-0344




Tuesday, May 21    11:00 AM - 1:45 PM
Career Day in Logan Town Center

The Logan-Hocking Chamber of Commerce and the Logan-Hocking Middle School Administration hosts the (5th annual) Career Day for all 5th grade students.   Each student visits 5 downtown businesses that they have pre-selected for about 20 minutes per visit.  Students will travel in groups of 15-18. 
Downtown businesses may obtain more information or participate by contacting the Chamber of Commerce at (740) 385-6836 (EXT. 21) by April 26.



Wednesday, May 22    9 AM - 1 PM
Farmer's Market
at Worthington Square (corner of Main and Market Streets next to the gazebo) (May through October)  Info:  hockinghillsfarmersmarket.org   (740) 385-5306
(On Saturdays, the market will move to Tractor Supply, 28 Hocking Mall - same hours:  9 AM - 1 PM)



Saturday, May 25         7 - 9 PM
Jam with Jesse
Artbreak Music Studio located inside The Piano Works is hosting popular musician Jesse James Russel for an evening of jammin'.  Donations are requested to cover Studio Rental Fee.
48 W. Main Street
Info:  (740) 380-6683 or (740) 407-5894


Monday,  May  27    (free)
(annual) Veteran's Day Picnic 
hot dogs and hamburgers - following the Memorial Day parade in the morning.
The Bowen House Community Center for Arts and Education, 196 N Market Street
(740) 385-0344


Thursday, May 30  2 PM  
Mad Hatter's Tea
Joanne Prisley will present her hat collection that she began in 1946 at the age of 15.  Ladies are invited to wear hats.  Tea, cakes and finger sandwiches will be served.  Participants will decorate a hat.  Donations for supplies appreciated.  Call to reserve a spot.

The Bowen House Community Center for Arts and Education, 196 N Market Street
(740) 385-0344

 




JUNE 2013  EVENTS

Please, call the host organization to confirm the latest date/time/event info


Saturday,  June 1 (time to be announced)
Sock Hop (street dance)
     with DJ Tony Funk. 
Food and beverages for sale.  Raffles and More.  Admission:  free.
Scenic Hills Senior Center, 187 S. Spring Street
(740) 385-6581

Saturday, June 1 - June 29
Washboard Festival Quilt Show
The quilters from Champaign County will be featured in this annual show.
Regular house hours are 2 - 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.  Closed on Sunday and Monday.  
The Bowen House Community Center for Arts and Education, 196 N Market Street
(740) 385-0344


 


Saturday, June 1     7 - 8 PM
Music on the Lawn    Audie Wykle and Friends entertain on the lawn.

The Bowen House Community Center for Arts and Education, 196 N Market Street

(740) 385-0344




Friday, June 7     7 p.m.  - 8:30 p.m.   (free)
Music in the Park

First concert of the season featuring The Cedar Hill Bluegrass Boys.
Live music at the gazebo in Worthington Park, corner of Market and Main Streets in Logan's Town Center.
Bring lawn chairs.  Food and beverages sold by the Hocking Hills Inspire Shelter.  Rain or shine. Donations welcome!
Information:   (1) (740) 746-8233



Tuesday, June 11              7 PM
Photography Group
Group meets monthly.  All are welcome to join in the discussion, gain inspiration and information  - all toward enhancing your photo skills.  Led by Dennis Savage and Krista Myers.
The Bowen House Community Center for Arts and Education, 196 N Market Street
(740) 385-0344




Thursday, June 13 through Saturday, June 15
Washboard Musical Festival
Three days of entertainment includes the following groups:  Buffalo Ridge Jazz Band; Blue Lunch; HB7; Robin Lacey and DeZydeco, Delightful Sounds, the Wayfarers and the Sodbusters.  Arnett Howard of Columbus opens the festival on Thursday evening.
Festival includes a parade,  arts and crafts vendors, annual Bowen House quilt show, free kid's rides, a car show, free tours of the Columbus Washboard Company, a wide variety of food and a beer garden, an antique tractor show and much more.
Location:  Main St, Market St, and other locations.  Volunteers needed and welcome!  Info: 
(740) 380-2752


Friday, June 14        5 PM - 9 PM
Washboard Music Festival Car Show
25 Trophies - presentation approx 8:30 PM
Door Prizes, Goodie Bag (first 50)
Registration is 5 PM - 7 PM
$10.00 per vehicle.  Only show vehicles will be permitted to park
14 Gallagher Avenue
(Car show will benefit Whisker Animal Welfare and Education)



Friday, June 21     7 p.m.  - 8:30 p.m.   (free)
Music in the Park

Mike Sigler and the Nashville North Band.
Classic country and gospel music at its best.  Live music at the gazebo in Worthington Park, corner of Market and Main Streets in Logan's Town Center.
Bring lawn chairs.  Rain or shine.  Donations welcome!  Food and beverages sold by the Hocking Hills Inspire Shelter.
Information:    (1) (740) 746-8233



Saturday,  June 22    6:30 PM
An Evening with Audie Wykle and Friends
An evening of great music by one of Logan's legends.   Tickets $6.00 at the door.   Plated dinner from 5 - 6 PM  $8.00.   Benefits the Capital Campaign for expansion of the Center.

Scenic Hills Senior Center, 187 S. Spring Street
(740) 385-6581




Friday, June 28     7 p.m.  - 8:30 p.m.   (free)
Music in the Park

The Country Jubilee
(Grand Old Opry style music show)
Live music at the gazebo in Worthington Park, corner of Market and Main Streets in Logan's Town Center.
 Bring lawn chairs.  Rain or shine. Food and beverages sold by the Hocking Hills Inspire Shelter. Donations welcome!
Information:     (1) (740) 746-8233





JULY 2013  EVENTS

Please, call the host organization to confirm the latest date/time/event info


Friday, July 5     7 p.m.  - 8:30 p.m.   (free)
Music in the Park

Hocking Valley Bluegrass Boys
Live music at the gazebo in Worthington Park, corner of Market and Main Streets in Logan's Town Center.
Bring lawn chairs.  Rain or shine. Food and beverages sold by the Hocking Hills Inspire Shelter. Donations welcome!
Information:     (1) (740) 746-8233



Saturday, July  6   - 7 - 8 PM
Music on the Lawn
Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy the big band music of the Nostalgics on the lawn.
The Bowen House Community Center for Arts and Education, 196 N Market Street
(740) 385-0344



Friday, July 12     7 p.m.  - 8:30 p.m.   (free)
Music in the Park

The Little Roy and Lizzie Long Show
Straight from the heart of Georgia, this popular band returns to Logan for their third appearance in the park.
At the gazebo in Worthington Park, corner of Market and Main Streets in Logan's Town Center.
Bring lawn chairs.  Rain or shine. Food and beverages sold by the Hocking Hills Inspire Shelter.   Donations welcome!
Information:     (1) (740) 746-8233



Friday, July 19     7 p.m.  - 8:30 p.m.   (free)
Music in the Park

Crimson River (Southern Gospel Group)
Live music at the gazebo in Worthington Park, corner of Market and Main Streets in Logan's Town Center.
Bring lawn chairs.  Rain or shine. Food and beverages sold by the Friends of the Athens Asylum Cemeteries.  Donations welcome!
Information:     (1) (740) 746-8233



July 20 - August 17  
The Barber of Seville
by Pierre-Augustin Caron De Beaumarchais (1761) 

Performed by The Logan TheatreContact the Logan Theatre Group at  (740) 583-9475 for additional information including audition dates.



Friday, July 26     7 p.m.  - 8:30 p.m.   (free)
Music in the Park

Hickory Wind (featuring Dee Pen and former Logan resident Dean Inboden)
Live music at the gazebo in Worthington Park, corner of Market and Main Streets in Logan's Town Center.
Bring lawn chairs.  Rain or shine.
Food and beverages sold by the Friends of the Athens Asylum Cemeteries.   Donations welcome!
Information:     (1) (740) 746-8233




 AUGUST 2013  EVENTS

Please, call the host organization to confirm the latest date/time/event info


Friday, August 2     7 p.m.  - 8:30 p.m.   (free)
Music in the Park

Open Highway (bluegrass band)
Live music at the gazebo in Worthington Park, corner of Market and Main Streets in Logan's Town Center.
Bring lawn chairs.  Rain or shine.
Food and beverages sold by the Friends of the Athens Asylum Cemeteries.  Donations welcome!
Information:     (1) (740) 746-8233



Saturday, August 3 
Music on the Lawn

time and musician(s) to be announced
The Bowen House Community Center for Arts and Education, 196 N Market Street

(740) 385-0344



Friday, August 9      7 p.m.  - 8:30 p.m.   (free)
Music in the Park

The New Jean Band
Live music at the gazebo in Worthington Park, corner of Market and Main Streets in Logan's Town Center.
Bring lawn chairs.  Rain or shine. 
Food and beverages sold by the Friends of the Athens Asylum Cemeteries.    Donations welcome!
Information:     (1) (740) 746-8233



Friday, August 16     7 p.m.  - 8:30 p.m.   (free)
Music in the Park
Persuaded  (gospel music)

Live music at the gazebo in Worthington Park, corner of Market and Main Streets in Logan's Town Center.
Bring lawn chairs.  Rain or shine.
Food and beverages sold by the Friends of the Athens Asylum Cemeteries.    Donations welcome!
Information:     (1) (740) 746-8233




SEPTEMBER 2013  EVENTS

Please, call the host organization to confirm the latest date/time/event info
 


Monday, Sept. 9 - Saturday, Sept. 14

Hocking County  Fair
Logan Fairgrounds on Homer Avenue
Info:  (740) 385-6704



Saturday, September 21
Starry, Starry Night
Annual Bowen House dinner and art auction fundraiser.

The Bowen House Community Center for Arts and Education, 196 N Market Street
(740) 385-0344



OCTOBER 2013  EVENTS

Please, call the host organization to confirm the latest date/time/event info
 

October 12 - November  2

Dracula
by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston from the novel by Bram Stoker (1927)

performed by the Logan Theatre Group   Contact the Logan Theatre Group at  (740) 583-9475 for additional information including audition dates.


Saturday, October 26     -  11 am - 2 pm
Empty Bowls Luncheon
Annual fundraiser to help fight hunger in Hocking County.  $10 per person includes soup, dessert and a hand-thrown or painted bowl to take home.  Musical entertainment provided.
Logan Central Elementary School, Market St.
Info:  (740) 385-1389
Logan Central



DECEMBER 2013  EVENTS

Please, call the host organization to confirm the latest date/time/event info



December 2013 
Festival of Trees
This year's theme is "The Elves Workshop"
 The Bowen House Community Center for Arts and Education, 196 N Market Street
(740) 385-0344



 

Saturday, December 7      - 2 pm
Logan Santa Parade
Parade features floats, bands, dance/twirler brigades, equestrian units and more...culminating in the arrival of Santa Claus and the lighting of Logan's famed holiday lights.
Sponsored by the Logan Hocking Chamber of Commerce
Info:  (740) 385-6836





ANNUALEVENTS

May:
Meet Me on Main Street
Saturday, May 18, 2013


June:
Washboard Music Festival
Thursday, June 13th to Saturday, June 15th, 2013


October:
Tombstone Travels in the Old Logan Cemetery
Saturday, October 27, 2012

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