Description
Heritage Village is a living history project by the Millersport Lions Club, preserving and showcasing local structures and artifacts. Beginning in 1996 during the Lions Club’s 50th anniversary, historical buildings were carefully relocated, restored, and displayed for public education and enjoyment.
Open to the public during Festival Week and for tour groups during the rest of the season by contacting Tamarra Parker-Stephens at (740) 407-4002 or e-mail: liontamarra@gmail.com.
Featured Structures:
– Charles Holliday Covered Bridge
A 96‑ft Kingpost truss bridge, originally built in the late 1890s by J.W. Buchanan over Walnut Creek. Moved intact in 1982 to Lions Park.
-Walnut Township Hall
Constructed circa 1900–1910 in Thurston. Served as firehouse, voting precinct, and township hall. Donated in 1998—with contents intact.
-Slater Filling Station
A 1930s-era service station moved and restored in 1997. Original furnishings are preserved.
-Spurgeon Ino Store
An 1870 dry goods store from Millersport relocated in 1999. Still houses original fixtures.
-Watson Oil Company Building
Former Pure Oil station moved to Heritage Village in 2001.
-Brison Farm Summer House
Built circa 1887, relocated from SR 204 in 2002.
-Old Post Office
A 19th-century post office moved to the site in 2004.
-Canal Lock Stones
Salvaged from the historic Minthorn Tavern lock used in the Ohio-Erie Canal.
-Antique Corn Husker
Dating to 1948, still in working order—husks approx. 100,000 ears annually during festival week.
Heritage Village offers a unique opportunity to:
-Explore local history through restored buildings and period artifacts.
-See the only covered bridge in the Buckeye Lake area, relocated and preserved in place.
-Enjoy year-round walks in Lions Park, with guided tours available for buildings by appointment.
-Connect the dots to the Canal Heritage Trail, Buckeye Lake story, and regional development
Learn more about these Heritage Village here!
