Other Sites
Other sites to view Portage County Historical Society items:
The Portage County Genealogical Society. We have a great partnership with the genealogy society. We share the same building and are grateful for the resources they bring to our library. Please refer genealogical questions to them and they'd be happy to assist you.
Ohio Memory Project Items
Riddle Coach and Hearse Made by the great-grandchildren of one of the founders of the company, here you will find a wealth of information about the company that was once Ravenna's largest employer. Lots of pictures.
For more history on the area please visit the following sites:
Western Reserve Historical Society in Cleveland
Kent Historical Society Kent, Ohio
Ohio Historical Society in Columbus
Other Places of Historic Interest
Ravenna Flagpole
Hopewell Mound
Brady's Leap
Tracing Your Home/Property's History
Portage County Land Deeds (free access through Family Search, dating back to 1795)
HistoricMapWorks.com (free maps showing land owners)
Portage County Auditor (search recent real estate sales on your property)
HomeAdvisor's Guide to Researching Your House
Other Links:
Portage County Community Events
Other sites to view Portage County Historical Society items:
The Portage County Genealogical Society. We have a great partnership with the genealogy society. We share the same building and are grateful for the resources they bring to our library. Please refer genealogical questions to them and they'd be happy to assist you.
Ohio Memory Project Items
Riddle Coach and Hearse Made by the great-grandchildren of one of the founders of the company, here you will find a wealth of information about the company that was once Ravenna's largest employer. Lots of pictures.
For more history on the area please visit the following sites:
Western Reserve Historical Society in Cleveland
Kent Historical Society Kent, Ohio
Ohio Historical Society in Columbus
Other Places of Historic Interest
Ravenna Flagpole
Hopewell Mound
Brady's Leap
Tracing Your Home/Property's History
Portage County Land Deeds (free access through Family Search, dating back to 1795)
HistoricMapWorks.com (free maps showing land owners)
Portage County Auditor (search recent real estate sales on your property)
HomeAdvisor's Guide to Researching Your House
Other Links:
Portage County Community Events