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Southwest Franklin County Historical Society tells Grove City Council about restorations, volunteers
Summary
Steve Jackson, president of the Southwest Franklin County Historical Society, presented the group's annual report to the Grove City Council, outlining three sites the society operates in Grove City, recent restorations and a volunteer-driven work program that logged 3,909 hours.
Steve Jackson, president of the Southwest Franklin County Historical Society, presented the society’s annual report to the Grove City Council, describing the group’s three primary sites in Grove City — the Grove City Museum, the Grant House and Century Village — and ongoing restoration work funded partly by grants and volunteers.
Jackson told the council, “My name is Steve Jackson. I'm president of the Southwest Franklin County Historical Society,” and said the society “have 3 sites, 3 general sites in Grove City” including the museum (the building with the red awnings that formerly housed the First National Bank), the Grant House and Century Village. He described the Grant House as one of the oldest buildings in the area and said the National Register dates it to about 1822–1830.
Jackson described Century Village as the society’s original project, noting the city contributed $100,000 decades ago for restoration of the Orters Road one‑room school and the society returned $3,000 of unused funds. He also described recent acquisitions and restoration work at Century Village, including a barn donated by restaurateur Bob Evans that was dismantled, transported and reassembled for the village. Jackson said volunteers are restoring two historic buggies and that the society received a grant to begin restoration of another building.
Mayor Stage and other council members praised the society’s volunteer workforce. In reading from the society’s report, the mayor highlighted “3909 volunteer hours,” and thanked the society and city staff for their partnership.
Jackson said the society is planning a next project to provide a meeting house or church within Century Village, and that options include moving or disassembling and rebuilding an 1851 structure (St. John’s) depending on cost. He also thanked individual volunteers and city staff who assist with maintenance and restorations.
The presentation required no council action; members thanked Jackson and society volunteers and encouraged continued partnership between the city and the historical society.
