It is the mission of the Delaware County Records Center
to effectively preserve, maintain, retrieve and store government records in an archival environment while supporting a records management program. This program will ensure the proper preservation of the county records under the laws of Ohio, within a conservative budget for the taxpayers.
Contact
2079 U.S. Hwy 23 N,
PO Box 8006
Delaware, Ohio 43015
Phone
(740) 833-2140
Hours
Monday – Friday
8am – 4:30pm
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86 years ago today, on March 27, 1939, The University of Oregon defeats The Ohio State University 46-33 to win the first ever NCAA men's basketball tournament. "March Madness" as the tournament became known, has grown in size and popularity since 1939. ... See MoreSee Less
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On this Wednesday evening 112 years ago, the flood waters from the previous day had started to subside. A week at the historic flood, the damages done to the city were an estimated cost of $1,500,000 in 1913. Calculating costs with today’s inflation would amount to $48,131,969. Pictured is a postcard with the caption “20,000 yards flood damaged goods”, referring to the garments made by the Delaware Underwear Company, located at 35 South Sandusky Street. The articles of clothing can be seen air drying on the lawn of University Hall. (Sources: OWU Historical Collection; Sesqui-centennial of Delaware County & City 1808-1958 published by DCHS; Inflation calculator) ... See MoreSee Less
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On this day in 1913, Delaware was drowning in 10 inches of rain causing streams, creeks and rivers across the state to flood. The flood waters were the cause of the destruction of the levees in the Miami and Scioto river valleys. The historic flooding along the Olentangy River was at 23 feet above flood stage and washed away 41 bridges throughout the county. This included all 3 of the main bridges within the city. It was reported that 33 homes in town were destroyed and 18 people died from the flooding in Delaware. Pictured below are some of the destructive photographs from the infamous flood. (Sources: The Columbus Dispatch/NBC4/DCHS/OWU Historical Collection) ... See MoreSee Less
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