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
Fax
(740) 833-2139
Hours
Monday – Friday
8am – 4:30pm
(Except Holidays)
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Fun Fact Friday: Did you know that Delaware had a pumpkin show in addition to the Circleville Pumpkin Show?
From 1910-1922, the city of Delaware was full of autumn festivities including the showings of draft horses, hogs, sheep, fruits and vegetables, baked goods, handmade crafts and plants.
In the initial year of the Delaware Pumpkin Show, event planners only had prepared 1,000 entry tickets. Instead, they received over 2,500 entries.
Sources: Delaware County Historical Society/Delaware County District Library/Ohio Memory ... See MoreSee Less
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Timeline Tuesday. This timeline of 1923-1925 below shows the various events happening during the 1920s in Delaware County. Many thanks to Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware County Historical Society and City of Delaware for the Our Shared History information. ... See MoreSee Less
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Fun Fact Friday. Did you know that the legendary Johnny Appleseed, born John Chapman, made quite the mark in Kingston Township?
As he roamed the landscapes of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, he sowed the seeds of the future — quite literally! One of the fascinating pieces of history includes an old orchard on the south side of Granville Street along Prairie Run Creek.
It's believed that some of the trees in this charming orchard might be direct descendants of the very apple trees he planted during his travels. How cool is that? Johnny Appleseed had a special fondness for central Ohio. He spent time in places like Mansfield and Mount Vernon, where he owned land and operated nurseries.
His legacy truly blossomed in these areas, connecting communities to the humble apple tree and its sweet harvest. In a delightful twist of fate, a stunning chainsaw carving of Johnny Appleseed was created as part of Sunbury’s bicentennial celebration in 2016. This tribute not only honors the man behind the myth but also keeps the spirit of his adventurous legacy alive in our hearts. The Johnny Appleseed statue is in Sunbury village square. Sources: The Delaware Gazette/Big Walnut Historical Society #johnnyappleseed #sunburyohio ... See MoreSee Less
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