Powell-Liberty Historical Society

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Documents of Historical Interest

Reference Documents

Reference documents relevant to the history of Powell and Liberty Township

Title
History of Delaware County and Ohio
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
20th Century History of Delaware County, 1908
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
Powell' Golden Days
Author
NA
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
The Official Ohio Lands Book
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
Research Notes for Seth Case Rev. War Marker
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
Research Notes - Seth Case
Author
Richard Converse
Description
Richard Converse's notes and documents collected during his research on Seth Case.
Year
2005
Title
Seth Case Memorial Dedication Scrapbook
Author
Richard Converse
Description
Scrapbook with numerous pictures of the Seth Case Memorial Headstone dedication at Liberty Presbyterian Church
Year
2005
Title
Educational History of Ohio, 1905
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
Atlas of Delaware County, Ohio
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
Illustrated Historical Atlas of Delaware Co. Ohio
Author
L. H. Everts & Co.
Description
An atlas of Delaware Co. in 1875 with a general atlas of the world
Year
1875
Title
Modie's Centennial Atlas and History of Delaware County
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
Archival & Archaeological Investigations for the Proposed SR 315/SR 750 Intersection Improvement (DEL-SR 315-0.86 PID 78041) in Liberty Township, Delaware County, Ohio
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

Miscellaneous Education Reports and Documents

Various reports related to education in the state and township.

Title
Boxwell - Patterson Examinations
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
History of Ohio's County Boards of Education. 75th Anniversary, 1914-1989
Author
Robert P. Shreve
Description
A historical overview of Ohio's county boards of education.
Year
1989