Pemberville
The Village of Pemberville was named after James Pember, who built the first frame house in the present town in the 1830s. The village was surveyed on May 24, 1854, by S.H. Bell for James Pember. Sawmills and eventually a gristmill were constructed on the site, all owned by Pember. In 1850, Charles Stahler established a general store near the mills. He was followed in the mercantile business by Ira Banks. Growth in the village was slow until the close of the Civil War, but afterwards the village burgeoned. This was due in part to the Toledo and Hocking Valley railroad which was put through the town in 1875. The following year the citizens petitioned the Wood County Commissioners for incorporation which was granted on June 8, 1876. Sewers were constructed in 1890 followed by gas street lights in 1892 and stone sidewalks in 1895. Much more information on the beginnings of Pemberville can be found by clicking on this site: History of Pemberville.
The United States
The 250th anniversary marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. This milestone is an opportunity for Americans to reflect on the nation's history, honor the contributions of all citizens, and look forward to the future. The anniversary will celebrate the ideals of freedom and democracy that the United States was founded upon. The celebration will officially kick off on Memorial Day 2025 and continue through July 24, 2026. Various events including parades, reenactments and education programs, are planned across the country.
Ohio
The Ohio Commission for the U.S. Semiquincentennial (also referred to as America 250-Ohio) was formed and announced on March 1, 2022, on Ohio's Statehood Day by Governor Mike DeWine. The 29 member commission is charged with preparing the state to participate in the United States of America's 250th anniversary which culminates on July 4, 2026. America 250-Ohio is a multi-year commemoration where Ohioans from all 88 counties will be in the spotlight of the impact Ohio’s unique role in our nation’s story. Ohio and Ohioans have contributed much to the United States from statesmen to artists, from actors to Nobel laureates, and so much more. We will tell the story of Ohio, from the Native Americans who were here before Europeans to people who call Ohio home today. Ohio is a content-rich environment for anyone who wants to commemorate and celebrate Ohio’s contributions to national stories.