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:
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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. Hours are Monday through
Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 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.hockinghistory.com
MAY
2012 EVENTS
Please, call the host
organization to confirm the latest
date/time/event info
Saturday,
May 5 through May 26
(free)
My
Hopes, My Dreams, My Future
Logan-Hocking High School
Photography Show
Hocking County High
School students under the tutelage
of Eric Hoffman exhibit their
skills in nature and wildlife
photography.
Hours
are 3-6 p.m. Tuesday through
Friday and 1 - 3 pm on Saturday.
(Opening
night reception on Saturday, May
5 - 6:30 p.m.)
The
Bowen House, 196 N. Market
Street
(740) 385-0344
bowenhouse.org
Saturday,
May 19
9 am -
Noon
Town Center Farmer's
Market
Fresh
seasonal vegetables, fruits, and
more!
Occurs each Wednesday and Saturday
through the spring/summer/fall.
In
the parking lot of M & M
Family Diner, 34 W. Main St.
(Anyone wanting to sell locally
grown produce should
contact Neil or Betty Shaw at
(740) 385-5306)
Sunday, May
20
2:30 pm
(free)
Senior Chorus Spring Concert -
America Sings!
The
Senior Chorus will present a
collection of songs including
some from the Civil War era,
some spirituals, a Cole Porter
piece, a sing-a-long, and more.
Stay for cookies and punch
following the program!
Everyone welcome!
Scenic Hills Senior Center
187 S. Spring
Street
(740) 385-6581
Wednesday,
May 23
9 am - Noon
Town Center Farmer's
Market
Fresh
seasonal vegetables, fruits, and
more!
Occurs each Wednesday and Saturday
through the spring/summer/fall.
In
the parking lot of M & M
Family Diner, 34 W. Main St.
(Anyone wanting to sell locally
grown produce should
contact Neil or Betty Shaw at
(740) 385-5306)
Thursday,
May 24
7 pm
Program on Thomas Worthington
Monthly program presented
by Tom Luce about the founding
father Thomas Worthington.
Hocking
County Historical Center Museum
building
64 N. Culver St.
Information: (740) 385-6026
Saturday,
May 26
9 am -
Noon
Town Center Farmer's
Market
Fresh
seasonal vegetables, fruits, and
more!
Occurs each Wednesday and Saturday
through the spring/summer/fall.
In
the parking lot of M & M
Family Diner, 34 W. Main St.
(Anyone wanting to sell locally
grown produce should
contact Neil or Betty Shaw at
(740) 385-5306)
Monday,
May
28
Time TBA
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Parade will assemble
downtown and travel to Oak Grove
Cemetery.
Participants/volunteers
welcome. Info: Harold
or Kay Wilson (385-6204)
Wednesday,
May 30
9 am - Noon
Town Center Farmer's
Market
Fresh
seasonal vegetables, fruits, and
more!
Occurs each Wednesday and Saturday
through the spring/summer/fall.
In
the parking lot of M & M
Family Diner, 34 W. Main St.
(Anyone wanting to sell locally
grown produce should
contact Neil or Betty Shaw at
(740) 385-5306)
Please,
call the host organization to
confirm the latest date/time/event
info
Friday,
June 1 9
am - 2 pm
(Public)Yard Sale at the Bowen
House
Sell your items and/or
purchases someone else's
treasures. Cost for a table
is $10 - bring your own or use one
of the Bowen House tables.
Call (740) 385-0344 to reserve a
space. In the event of rain,
the sale will move inside the
House. Food available.
BH will advertise - Logan
Daily, Craig's List, Facebook.
The
Bowen House, 196 N. Market
Street
email:
bowenhouse@hocking.net
Friday,
June 1 7 -
8:30
p.m.
(free)
Live Music in Worthington Park.
First of thirteen weekly
concerts features Mike
Sigler and Nashville North
presenting country and gospel
music.
Bring lawn
chairs - limited park bench
seating available. Concessions for
sale by the Committee to create
the Hocking Hills Inspire Homeless
Shelter.
Rain or shine. Donations
welcome! Info:
385-3340
At
the gazebo, corner of Main and
Market Streets in Logan Town
Center.
Performers
subject to change without prior
notice.
Tuesday
June 5 through June 23
(free)
Annual
Washboard Music Festival Quilt
Show
This year's show features quilts
from the Brown County Quilt Barn
trail. Regular hours are 3-6 p.m. Tuesday
through Friday and 1 - 3 pm on
Saturday. (Special
hours during the Washboard
Festival)
The
Bowen House, 196 N. Market
Street
(740)
385-0344
bowenhouse.org
Friday,
June 8 7 -
8:30
p.m.
(free)
Live Music in Worthington Park.
Second of thirteen weekly
concerts features local band The
Country Jubilee
presenting classic country music.
Bring lawn chairs - limited park
bench seating available.
Concessions for sale by the
Committee to create the Hocking
Hills Inspire Homeless
Shelter.
Rain or shine. Donations
welcome! Info:
385-3340
At
the gazebo, corner of Main and
Market Streets in Logan Town
Center.
Performers
subject to change without prior
notice.
Saturday,
June
9
6 - 7:30 pm
Music on the Lawn
The Bowen House, 196 N.
Market Street
(740)
385-0344
bowenhouse.org
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 with a kick off
featuring Columbus' own Arnett
Howard and a fundraising
auction. Festival
continues 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. For an
enhanced description of this
festival, go to WashboardMusicFestival.com.
Info:
(740) 380-3828
Friday,
June 22 7 -
8:30
p.m.
(free)
Live Music in Worthington Park.
Third of thirteen weekly
concerts features Hickory
Wind presenting an
eclectic mix of classic country,
rock, popular music and
guitarist/singer Dean Inboden,
former Hocking County resident.
Bring lawn chairs - limited park
bench seating available.
Concessions for sale by the
Committee to create the Hocking
Hills Inspire Homeless
Shelter.
Rain or shine. Donations
welcome! Info:
385-3340
At
the gazebo, corner of Main and
Market Streets in Logan Town
Center.
Performers
subject to change without prior
notice.
Saturday,
June
23
7 pm
Second Annual Wine and Cheese
Gala
The theme this year will
feature a historical display
focusing on Lake Logan.
Reservations for this society
fundraiser can be made at the
historical society. Cost is
$25 person/$45 per couple -
dressy-casual.
The Hocking
County Historical Society
64 N. Culver St.
Information: (740) 385-6026
Thursday,
June 28
7 pm
Program on Sheep Pen Lock # 12
Monthly program presented
by Sandy Starner.
Hocking
County Historical Center Museum
building
64 N. Culver St.
Information: (740) 385-6026
Friday,
June 29 7 -
8:30
p.m.
(free)
Live Music in Worthington Park.
Fourth of thirteen weekly
concerts features local band Hocking
Valley Bluegrass Boys.
Bring lawn chairs - limited park
bench seating available.
Concessions for sale by the
Committee to create the Hocking
Hills Inspire Homeless
Shelter.
Rain or shine. Donations
welcome! Info:
385-3340
At
the gazebo, corner of Main and
Market Streets in Logan Town
Center.
Performers
subject to change without prior
notice.
JULY
2012 EVENTS
Please, call the host organization
to confirm the latest
date/time/event info
Wednesday,
July 4
Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social
Homemade ice
cream: chocolate, vanilla,
strawberry, blackberry, peach and
vanilla swirl! Also, Sloppy joes, coney dogs,
hot dogs, ham sandwiches, chips,
Cookies, pop and tea.
On
the lawn at the Senior Center,
187 S. Spring street.
Open to the Public; family
welcome. Rain or shine -
bring a lawn chair.
4 - 5 pm: Instrumental
Patriotic and Gospel Music by
Audie Wykle and Friends.
4-7 pm: The Bluebird Meadow
Llamas will be present.
Info: (740)
385-6581 www.scenichillsseniorcenter.com
Friday,
July 6 7 -
8:30
p.m.
(free)
Live Music in Worthington Park.
Fifth of thirteen weekly
concerts features Frosty
Morning Bluegrass Band.
Bring lawn chairs - limited park
bench seating available.
Concessions for sale by the
Committee to create the Hocking
Hills Inspire Homeless
Shelter.
Rain or shine. Donations
welcome! Info:
385-3340
At
the gazebo, corner of Main and
Market Streets in Logan Town
Center.
Performers
subject to change without prior
notice.
Monday,
July 9 - Thursday, July 12
Children's Summer Art Experience
Take a trip to South
America! Children will learn
typical South American music,
theater, and visual arts. A
new teacher for this year, Eric
Paton, will be teaching South
American percussion
beats. Fee
charged.
The Bowen House, 196 N.
Market Street
(740)
385-0344
bowenhouse.org
Friday,
July 13 7 -
8:30
p.m.
(free)
Live Music in Worthington Park.
Sixth of thirteen weekly
concerts features Nashville act -
Little Roy Lewis and Lizzie
Long.
Bring lawn chairs - limited park
bench seating available.
Concessions for sale by the
Committee to create the Hocking
Hills Inspire Homeless
Shelter.
Rain or shine. Donations
welcome! Info:
385-3340
At
the gazebo, corner of Main and
Market Streets in Logan Town
Center.
Performers
subject to change without prior
notice.
Saturday,
July 14
6
- 7:30 pm
Music on the Lawn
The Bowen House, 196 N.
Market Street
(740)
385-0344
bowenhouse.org
Monday,
July 16 - Thursday, July
19
Children's Summer Art Experience
Take a trip to South
America! Children will learn
typical South American music,
theater, and visual arts. A
new teacher for this year, Eric
Paton, will be teaching South
American percussion
beats. Fee
charged.
The Bowen House, 196 N.
Market Street
(740)
385-0344
bowenhouse.org
Friday,
July 20 7 -
8:30
p.m.
(free)
Live Music in Worthington Park.
Seventh of thirteen weekly
concerts features The
New Jean Band - classic
rock, country and more.
Bring lawn chairs - limited park
bench seating available.
Concessions for sale by the
Committee to create the Hocking
Hills Inspire Homeless
Shelter.
Rain or shine. Donations
welcome! Info:
385-3340
At
the gazebo, corner of Main and
Market Streets in Logan Town
Center.
Performers
subject to change without prior
notice.
Friday,
July 27 7 -
8:30
p.m.
(free)
Live Music in Worthington Park.
Eighth of thirteen weekly
concerts features the
Back Porch Swing Band -
an eclectic mix of western swing,
old standards, country and more.
Bring lawn chairs - limited park
bench seating available.
Concessions for sale by the
Friends of the Athens Asylum
Cemeteries. Rain or
shine. Donations
welcome!
Info: 385-3340
At
the gazebo, corner of Main and
Market Streets in Logan Town
Center.
Performers
subject to change without prior
notice.
AUGUST
2012 EVENTS
Please, call the host organization
to confirm the latest
date/time/event info
Friday,
August 3 7 -
8:30
p.m.
(free)
Live Music in Worthington Park.
Ninth of thirteen weekly
concerts features The
Clark Family Gospel Band of
Ohio Valley Opry fame.
Bring lawn chairs - limited park
bench seating available.
Concessions for sale by the
Friends of the Athens Asylum
Cemeteries. Rain or
shine. Donations welcome!
Info: 385-3340
At
the gazebo, corner of Main and
Market Streets in Logan Town
Center.
Performers
subject to change without prior
notice.
Friday,
August 10 7
- 8:30
p.m.
(free)
Live Music in Worthington Park.
Tenth of thirteen weekly
concerts features the Open
Highway band presenging
bluegrass/gospel music.
Bring lawn chairs - limited park
bench seating available.
Concessions for sale by the
Friends of the Athens Asylum
Cemeteries. Rain or
shine. Donations
welcome!
Info: 385-3340
At
the gazebo, corner of Main and
Market Streets in Logan Town
Center.
Performers
subject to change without prior
notice.
Saturday,
August 11
6
- 7:30 pm
Music on the Lawn
The Bowen House, 196 N.
Market Street
(740)
385-0344
bowenhouse.org
Friday,
August 17 7
- 8:30
p.m.
(free)
Live Music in Worthington Park.
Eleventh of thirteen weekly
concerts features the Gary
Lehman and the Country Strings.
Bring lawn chairs - limited park
bench seating available.
Concessions for sale by the
Friends of the Athens Asylum
Cemeteries. Rain or
shine. Donations
welcome!
Info: 385-3340
At
the gazebo, corner of Main and
Market Streets in Logan Town
Center.
Performers
subject to change without prior
notice.
Friday,
August 24 7
- 8:30
p.m.
(free)
Live Music in Worthington Park.
Twelfth of thirteen weekly
concerts features the Cedar
Hill Bluegrass band.
Bring lawn chairs - limited park
bench seating available.
Concessions for sale by the
Friends of the Athens Asylum
Cemeteries. Rain or
shine. Donations
welcome!
Info: 385-3340
At
the gazebo, corner of Main and
Market Streets in Logan Town
Center.
Performers
subject to change without prior
notice.
Friday,
August 31 7
- 8:30
p.m.
(free)
Live Music in Worthington Park.
Final concert of the
thirteen week season features the
Jordan
Run Bluegrass band - bluegrass/gospel
music.
Bring lawn chairs - limited park
bench seating available.
Concessions for sale by the
Friends of the Athens Asylum
Cemeteries. Rain or
shine. Donations
welcome!
Info: 385-3340
At
the gazebo, corner of Main and
Market Streets in Logan Town
Center.
Performers
subject to change without prior
notice.
SEPTEMBER
2012 EVENTS
Please, call the host organization
to confirm the latest
date/time/event info
Monday,
September 10 - Saturday,
September 15
Hocking County Fair
at the Fairgrounds in the
east end of town. Admission
charged.
NOVEMBER
2012 EVENTS
Please, call the host organization
to confirm the latest
date/time/event info
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
Please, call the host organization
to confirm the latest
date/time/event info
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.)
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ANNUAL
EVENTS
June:
October:
Tombstone
Travels in the Old Logan Cemetery
October
2012 date to be announced.
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