A Brief History of Powell and Liberty Township
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The first settlers in what became Delaware County arrived in Liberty Township in 1801. From that point on many interesting and unusual events have occurred as the area became a prosperous agricultural region and, more recently, as the area has seen rapid population growth.
This history is highlighted with a short video based on a PowerPoint presentation containing many pictures. Also included is a pdf version of the presentation that includes speaker's notes for a little more explanation. Both have the same content.
The video is best for a quick look. The pdf version of the slides allows for more thorough review.
Enjoy.
Videos
Click on the thumbnail picture to view the video.Title: History of Powell and Liberty Township
Presentor: Allen Miller
Description: The first white family to settle permanently in what became Liberty Township, Delaware County, Ohio arrived in 1801. Using pictures, this video briefly traces the development of the area by highlighting a few key events. Music Credit: "Reason for Living" by Alsever Lake Content ID Code: DQGWTCJTNP2SC9G9
Videographer: NA
Presentation Slides
Click on the thumbnail picture to view the presentation.Title: History of Powell and Liberty Township
Presentor: Allen Miller
Description: Brief review of interesting aspects of Powell and Liberty Township History
Documents (pdf files)
Click the link to view the documentA brief description of the origins and development of Powell.
This is an excerpt from Part 1 of Frank Bayles' history that appeared in the Worthington News in December 1946. Additions by Sherry Carmichael covering more recent changes are also included. The complete series of articles by Bayles is accessible from the History tab on this website.
This is a handwritten document by a girl who was attendting the Powell School in 1940. It is an interesting presentation of the history of the community.
A nicely researched and presented history of Hyatts by high school students. The content is primarily based on interviews with residents at the time.
Mrs. Taggart presents the history of the Liberty Community, i.e. the settlement in the general area north and south of Home Rd. The quality of the reproduction is poor, but most content can be deciphered.
A description of how the Powell Christmas Tree, no longer present, was decorated by the volunteer firemen.
A newspaper article summarizing the origins of Hyatts, the early settlers, and with several interviews with residents.
A newspaper article outlining many of key events in Powell's history leading up to the 50th anniversary of incorporation.
A newspaper article with a brief review of the history of the area and a discussion of the rapid growth of the area and some of the problems that growth created.
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