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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 was named as a monument to Chief Logan of the Mingo Indians. Chief Logan was the author of Logan's Lament, made most famous by Thomas Jefferson in his Notes on the State of Virginia.

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


link to FaceBook
Recent Blog post:
Logan Historic District in May's
Ohio Historical Society newsletter
UPCOMING EVENTS

ON-GOING 


Tours of The Columbus Washboard Company,  Museum and Gift Shop.
Tours will be offered Monday through Friday at 10:00 am, noon, and 2:00pm; Saturdays by appointment - group of six or more. Winter hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. 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     www.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.  Fall/winter hours are Friday from 1 pm to 4 pm and Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. More information at the website.
Hocking County Historical Society
64 N. Culver St.      (740) 385-6026
www.hockingcountyhistoricalsociety.com



FEBRUARY 2012 EVENTS
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Saturday, February 4 - Tuesday, Feb 28   (free)
Bowen House Exhibit by Katie Lehman of Logan
Miss Lehman is interviewing, compiling and making photographs in an effort to gather as much history and personal stories as possible about individuals and their school experiences to preserve the information for future generations.   Focus is on graduates of Ilesboro, Rockbridge, Haydenville, South Bloomingville, Gibisonville and Starr-Washington High Schools - high schools that have ceased to exist. 
Interviews are being collected through the end of January.  Anyone who would like to share some history and a personal story may contact Ms. Lehman at (740) 503-9070.
The Bowen House,  196 N. Market Street
(740)  385-0344    
bowenhouse.org



MARCH 2012 EVENTS
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Saturday, March  3 -  March 24  (free)
Seedling Art Exhibit
Annual art exhibit by the Logan Hocking elementary and middle school students.  Hours are 3-6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1 - 3 pm on Saturday.  (Opening night reception on March 3.)

The Bowen House,  196 N. Market Street
(740)  385-0344    
bowenhouse.org



Monday, March  19        7:30 p.m.   (free)
Piano Concert 
Featuring the return of virtuoso Bradley Hunter Welch of Dallas, Texas in an organ and piano duet concert with Jeff Daubenmire at the First Presbyterian Church of Logan.  This will be Dr. Welch’s fifth appearance in Logan.  He is widely recognized and popular in the area, having been part of several unforgettable performances over the years.  These include an Organ Recital and Christmas Concert in 2009, a Duo Piano Concert in 2010, Duo Piano Concert Two in 2011, and a Duo Piano Encore performance at the First Presbyterian Church.  We are truly fortunate to have the world renowned Dr. Welch as a frequent performer in the Logan community.
more info:jeffdaubenmire.com
Concert is free; donations accepted at the door.  Reception to follow.
First Presbyterian Church, 2 W. Hunter St.
(740) 385-2242     loganfirstpres.org



Saturday, March  31 -  April 28  (free)

Annual art exhibit by the Logan Hocking High School Art Students.
Hours are 3-6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1 - 3 pm on Saturday.     (Opening night reception on March 31.)
The Bowen House,  196 N. Market Street
(740)  385-0344    
bowenhouse.org


APRIL 2012 EVENTS

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Tuesday, April 3               7:30 pm.       (free)
Easter Cantata*
Joint concert presented by the choirs of the Nelsonville and Logan Presbyterian Churches.   Everyone welcome!

First Presbyterian Church, 2 W. Hunter St.
(740) 385-2242     loganfirstpres.org

(*concert  also will be performed on Sunday, April 1 at the Nelsonville Presbyterian Church at 7:30 p.m.)




Tuesday, April 3   -  April 28     (free)
Annual art exhibit by the Logan Hocking High School Art Students.
Hours are 3-6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1 - 3 pm on Saturday.    
The Bowen House,  196 N. Market Street
(740)  385-0344    
bowenhouse.org



Saturday, April 14 and Sunday, April 15  
(4th Annual) Ag Days
Hit & Miss Engines, Blacksmith, Sawmill, Steam Engines, Antique Tractors, Threshing Machines, Corn Sheller, Wood Carver, Petting Zoo, Civil War Reenactment, Corn Hole and Hay Toss, Plenty of Good Food, Antique Tractor Pull, Garden Tractor Pull
presented by Fairfield & Hocking County Farm Bureaus
at the Hocking County Fairgrounds






Tuesday, April 17       7:30 pm. 
Cello Concert
Concert is free; donations accepted at the door.  Reception to follow.

First Presbyterian Church, 2 W. Hunter St.
(740) 385-2242     loganfirstpres.org




MAY 2012 EVENTS
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Saturday, May 12
Second annual  "Meet Me on Main Street" event
Guided tours of downtown buildings while costumed interpreters assist the buildings in both telling their stories and the stories of the community during the boom times of the 1920's.  More info to follow.
Sponsored by Logan Town Center.


JUNE 2012 EVENTS
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Thursday, June 14th to Saturday, June 16th, 2012
Washboard Music Festival
Logan's own unique music and arts festival - the only one of its kind!  Begins Thursday evening and runs all day Friday and Saturday.   Washboard music fills the town.  Numerous bands and music groups performing on the Main Stage and several other locations.  Rides for the children, venders and lots of eats and treats to sample.    Scroll to the bottom of this events calendar and click on Washboard Music Festival for an enhanced description of this festival.  Info:  (740) 380-3828



 SEPTEMBER 2012 EVENTS

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Monday, September 10 - Saturday, September 15
Hocking County Fair
at the Fairgrounds in the east end of town.  Admission charged.




 
NOVEMBER 2012 EVENTS

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Tuesday, November 13         7:30 p.m.   (free)
Organ Concert featuring Adam J. Brakel
Premier performance by internationally renowned organist from Tampa, Florida.  Appearing in Logan, Ohio, for the first time.
For more info, visit the following website: jeffdaubenmire.com
Concert is free; donations accepted at the door.  Reception to follow.
First Presbyterian Church, 2 W. Hunter St.
(740) 385-2242     loganfirstpres.org




Wednesday, November 14       
Organ Concert featuring Adam J. Brakel
Premier performance by Internationally renowned organist from Tampa, Florida.  Making his first visit to Logan, Ohio.
For more info, visit the following website: jeffdaubenmire.com
St. John Catholic Church, 351 N. Market Street
(740) 385-2549



Tuesday, November 27       7:30 pm    (free)
Christmas Concert
Second annual Christmas Concert featuring First Presbyterian Church's Pianist/Director of Music - Mr. Jeff Daubenmire, (and friends)  Concert is free; donations accepted at the door.  Reception to follow.
First Presbyterian Church, 2 W. Hunter St.
(740) 385-2242     loganfirstpres.org




DECEMBER 2012 EVENTS

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Saturday, December  1
Annual Santa Parade
Parade features floats, bands, dance/twirler brigades, equestrian units and more.   Leaves the Hocking County Fairgrounds, travels Main Street to the junction of Hunter Street and 664 N.
Sponsored by the Logan Hocking Chamber of Commerce  Info:  (740) 385-6836  




Tuesday, December  11       7:30 pm    (free)
Christmas Cantata*
Performed by the Presbyterian Church choirs of Logan and Nelsonville under the direction of Mr. Jeff Daubenmire.   Reception to follow.

First Presbyterian Church, 2 W. Hunter St.
(740) 385-2242     loganfirstpres.org

(*concert  also will be performed on Sunday, December 9 at the Nelsonville Presbyterian Church at 7:30 p.m.)





ANNUAL EVENTS
June:
Washboard Music Festival
Thursday, June 14th to Saturday, June 16th, 2012


October:
Tombstone Travels in the Old Logan Cemetery
October 2012 date to be announced.

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