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Wood County Museum, County history museum in Portage Township, United States.

The Wood County Museum contains multiple exhibition spaces displaying collections of regional artifacts, documents, and photographs within its Greek Revival building.

Established in 1868 and opened to visitors in 1869, the building operated in different capacities before becoming an official museum in 1975.

The museum exhibits detail the evolution of Wood County through agriculture, industry, and social changes with permanent collections representing local residents' lives.

Guided tours provide detailed information about the collections, while educational programs connect schools and organizations with regional historical resources.

The museum maintains ancestral research services, assisting individuals in tracing their family connections to Wood County through historical records and documents.

Location: Portage Township

Inception: 1868

Official opening: 1975

Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture

Website: https://woodcountyhistory.org

GPS coordinates: 41.35083,-83.61694

Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:41

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