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