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Dates in Blanchester History Summary of the Blanchester area from 1782 to the present: 1814 - The first white settlers came to Marion Township March 23, 1832 - The platting of Blanchester March 1852 - The Hillsborough and Cincinnati Railroad opened 1883 - The first graduate at Blanchester High School Oct. 18, 1895 - Most of the downtown buildings burned 1896 and 1897 - Many of the downtown buildings were rebuilt in for a rebirth of the community June 11, 1906 - The first traction car arrived in Blanchester January 1925 - The high school moved into its new building 1932 - The anniversary of the platting of Blanchester 1959 - Edenton and Jefferson schools became part of the Blancheser Local School district 1977 and 1978 - Extreme winter weather 1982 - The Sesquicentennial was celebrated 2002 - The new Blanchester school buildings were dedicated June 11 was the one-year anniversary of the dedication of the C M & L (Kroger) Traction Line mural at 203 S. Broadway, painted by local artist Ronald D. Keith. View Mural Related article Published April 27, 1909 in New York Times NYT Article Blanchester Historical Society Officers Elected for 2008 Co-Presidents - Jane Richardson and Ramona Eaglin Vice President - Tom Penquite Secretary - Shari Creech Treasurer - J.W. Simpson Elected to the Board of Directors (two-year terms) Roger Stiles Phyllis Allen Sarah Lowman Pat Garrett Barbara Hameister Current Board members (one year remaining) James Fleming Darlene Kassner Daniel Wilson WNJ Article |
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