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
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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:
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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
Theatre.
Contact
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
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ANNUALEVENTS
May:
Meet
Me on Main Street
Saturday,
May 18, 2013
June:
October:
Tombstone
Travels in the Old Logan Cemetery
Saturday,
October 27, 2012
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