Documents of Historical Interest
Reference Documents
Reference documents relevant to the history of Powell and Liberty Township
Title
Author
Perrin, William Henry, J. H. Battle, O. L. Baskin & Co.
Description
History of the county from the time of the first settlers until 1880. Has biographies of prominent individuals.
Year
1880
Title
Author
Lytle, James R.
Description
History of Delaware County from the time of early settlement to the centennial. The document provided is from the Library of Congress and is provided as a convenience to our users.
Year
1908
Title
Author
Description
A publication prepared for the 50th anniversary of Powell's incorporation with numerous short articles about Powell'l origins, growth and future.
Year
1997
Title
Author
Knepper, Dr. George W.
Description
Published by Ohio's Auditor of State, This book presents a comprehensive history of the development of the land comprising our diverse state, as well as the people who have contributed to its growth and progress.
Year
2002
Title
Author
Richard Converse
Description
Research notes collected by Richard Converse when applying for a Rev. War Veteran marker for the grave of Seth Case at the liberty Presbyterian Church Cemeteryy
Year
2005
Title
Author
Richard Converse
Description
Richard Converse's notes and documents collected during his research on Seth Case.
Year
2005
Title
Author
Richard Converse
Description
Scrapbook with numerous pictures of the Seth Case Memorial Headstone dedication at Liberty Presbyterian Church
Year
2005
Title
Author
James J. Burns
Description
The book explores the development of education in the Ohio from the pre-statehood period through the start of the 20th century. The period after the Akron Law and the Act of 1853 that established school districts receive the most attention.
This book was digitized by Google and is in the public domain.
Year
2025
Maps and Atlases
Maps and atlases of Powell, Liberty Township, and surrounding areas.
Title
Author
Bears, F.W., A. Leavenworth, G. E. Warner
Description
An atlas of Delaware County published in 1866. Includes maps of Liberty Township
Year
1866
Title
Author
L. H. Everts & Co.
Description
An atlas of Delaware Co. in 1875 with a general atlas of the world
Year
1875
Title
Author
Modie, F. Burr
Description
A history and atlas of the county prepared at the centennial of the county. There are numerous photographs to supplement the text.
Year
1908
Archaeological Archive Reports
Reports prepared by consultants and the State of Ohio in preparation for major construction projects.
Title
Author
Donald Burden and Bruce W. Aument, PhD
Description
Report of the study performed in preparation for reconstruction of the intersection of OH 315 and Powell Rd.
Year
2013
School Commissioners' Reports
Reports prepared by the Commissioner of Common (public) Education for the governor and legislature at the end of the 19th and start of the 20th centuries. These reports provide useful context for understanding public education at the time.
Title
Author
Ohio State Commissioner of Common Schools
Description
Report of the Commissioner of Common Schools to the Ohio General Assembly for the school year ending August 31, 1889
Year
1890
Title
Author
Ohio State Commissioner of Common Schools
Description
Annual report for the year ending August 31, 1896
Year
1896
Title
Author
Ohio Commissioner of Common Schools
Description
Report from the Commissioner to the Governor for the year ending August 31, 1899
Year
1900
Title
Author
Ohio State Commissioner of Common Schools
Description
Annual report of the commissioner to the governor for the year ending August 31, 1908
Year
1909
Title
Author
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Description
Annual report of the superintendent to the governor for the year ending August 31, 1903
Year
1914
School Law Summaries
Summary of Applicable Ohio School Laws for a Given School Year. Laws were rapidly changing and these summaries were to assist teachers, administrators, and school boards.
Title
Author
Ohio Commissioner of Common Schools
Description
Summary of school laws, forms and directions to serve as a guide for school officers
Year
1889
Title
Author
Ohio State Commissioner of Common Schools
Description
School law summary and forms to serve as a guide for school officers.
Year
1893
Title
Author
Ohio State Commissioner of Common Schools
Description
Ohio School Laws in force April 27, 1896
Year
1897
Title
Author
Ohio State Commissioner of Common Schools
Description
Blank forms and directions to serve as a guide for school officers
Year
1900
Title
Author
Ohio State Commissioner of Common Schools
Description
Ohio school laws with blank forms and directions to guide school officers
Year
1904
Title
Author
Ohio State Commissioner of Common Schools
Description
Ohio school law summary with blank forms and directions to guide school officers
Year
1906
Title
Author
Ohio State Commissioner of Common Schools
Description
Amendments enacted by the 77th General Assembly and the 78th General Assembly in Extraordinary Session
Year
1909
Title
Author
Ohio State Commissioner of Common Schools
Description
Summary of the school laws in effect at the time.
Year
1910
Title
Author
Ohio State Commissioner of Common Schools
Description
Summary of the school laws in effect 1912
Year
1912
Title
Author
Ohio State Commissioner of Common Schools
Description
Summary of Ohio school laws in effect in 1915
Year
1915
Title
Author
Ohio State Commissioner of Common Schools
Description
Summary of the Ohio school laws to serve as a guide for officers and teachers.
Year
1922
Miscellaneous Education Reports and Documents
Various reports related to education in the state and township.
Title
Author
The Ohio Teacher (publisher)
Description
A complete list of all questions issued by the state commissioner of schools since the Patterson Law went into effect
Year
1922
Title
Author
Robert P. Shreve
Description
A historical overview of Ohio's county boards of education.
Year
1989