Ohio Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home, Civil War orphanage in Xenia, United States.
The Ohio Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home operated on extensive grounds with residence halls, a hospital, gymnasium, farm, and educational facilities.
Founded by the Grand Army of the Republic in 1869, the institution provided care for children whose fathers died during the American Civil War.
The home published a weekly newspaper starting in 1876, giving children an opportunity to document their experiences and develop writing skills.
Children received academic education and vocational training in trades such as tin smithing, wood carving, knitting, and blacksmithing until age sixteen.
The property remains active with Collier Chapel hosting weddings, while Athletes in Action and Legacy Christian Academy operate in renovated historic buildings.
Location: Xenia
Inception: 1869
Founders: Grand Army of the Republic
GPS coordinates: 39.66470,-83.92440
Latest update: March 11, 2025 22:38
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