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Summer of 1842: The Circus Comes to Tuscarawas County

Image that appeared in the advertisement for the June, Titus & Angevine Circus that appeared in the June 1842 issue of New Philadelphia, Ohio's newspaper. (Source: newspaperarchive.com)

Tuscarawas County was visited by one of America’s first traveling circuses, bringing with it exotic animals, daring performances, and a touch of big-city spectacle. The residents of Tuscarawas County, numbering around 26,000 in 1842, were treated that summer to a visit by one of America’s first travelling circuses. The advertisement for the circus, including aContinue reading “Summer of 1842: The Circus Comes to Tuscarawas County”

One House’s Story: The Stow Family

The Stow House on East High Street, July 2022.

There is a house that sits prominently at one of the busiest intersections in downtown New Philadelphia. The family that built the home left no children behind to tell their story of how they came to New Philadelphia and helped build a community and life. Hopefully this short profile helps fill that void. A noteContinue reading “One House’s Story: The Stow Family”