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Adena Historical Society The official page of the Adena Historical Society in the Village of Adena, Ohio.

Robert Hagan was a member of the 98th Regiment of the Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was wounded at the battle of Perryvill...
10/25/2026

Robert Hagan was a member of the 98th Regiment of the Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was wounded at the battle of Perryville, KY and died of his wounds at home just days after, officially listed as MWIA (Mortally Wounded in Action) by the United States. His body is buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery on Church Hill in Adena. Today marks the 164th anniversary of his death.

Carpet and woodwork in the second floor. It just keeps getting better.
10/22/2026

Carpet and woodwork in the second floor. It just keeps getting better.

Lights are getting globes installed, more cement in front of the post office, and look at the baseboards in the old bank...
10/21/2026

Lights are getting globes installed, more cement in front of the post office, and look at the baseboards in the old bank! Wow!

10/20/2026

The Adena Hometown Market is the place to be tonight in our town, Adena. Come check it out!

It’s a beautiful fall day. The chickens are cooking and it already smells amazing! Don’t forget to stop by the final Ad...
10/20/2026

It’s a beautiful fall day. The chickens are cooking and it already smells amazing! Don’t forget to stop by the final Adena Hometown Market of the season today from 4-7 at St. Casimir Field. Thanks to Chris Kaminski and all of the guys helping cook as well as the ladies of the Legion Auxiliary for all of their time and effort to make this day a great one in our town, Adena.

Most of the new streetlights have arrived and the first one has been put into place at the square. They are modern, brig...
10/20/2026

Most of the new streetlights have arrived and the first one has been put into place at the square. They are modern, bright, energy efficient fixtures. They will have round white globes, just like the 1900’s lights that were originally in town.

Crown molding on the first floor and the beginnings of historically reconstructed baseboard on the second floor. The ol’...
10/19/2026

Crown molding on the first floor and the beginnings of historically reconstructed baseboard on the second floor. The ol’ place is looking swell!

Here’s a shoutout to Jamie Price who became our 2,000th follower! It’s amazing to think that so many people are paying ...
10/19/2026

Here’s a shoutout to Jamie Price who became our 2,000th follower! It’s amazing to think that so many people are paying attention to what’s happening in our small town. However, it is not surprising. Adena has a way of making memories that last from 1801 to today. Adena is a Hebrew word, “given to places remarkable for the delightfulness of their situation,” as stated in the 1976 book by Nora Jane Stanwick, “Our Town, Adena.”

Do you know Adena’s professional football player who was a 9th round draft pick by the Detroit Lions? One of Stanford’s...
10/18/2026

Do you know Adena’s professional football player who was a 9th round draft pick by the Detroit Lions? One of Stanford’s “Vow Boys,” college hall of famer, and Navy lieutenant who fought at Iwo Jima and Okinawa grew up in the house currently owned by Kent and Joann Holland. Read more about Jim “Monk” Moscrip here: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Moscrip

Artistry in the trade. It is a delight to see our bricks receiving care and renewal.
10/17/2026

Artistry in the trade. It is a delight to see our bricks receiving care and renewal.

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Adena, OH
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