Adena Historical Society

06/10/2026

Detailed information about the Georgetown Preparation Plant.

06/10/2026

Georgetown Preparation Plant. When it was constructed, it was the largest in the world!

06/09/2026

A “Golden Wave” of roses blooms in the summer in front of the Adena Museum. These roses are called “Gold Rush” and start their blossom colored a deep gold and fade to yellow as they open. A living treat of peaceful beauty on West Main Street in our town, Adena.

06/09/2026

We’re often asked about items from the “Georgetown Store” owned by Hanna Coal. We have five pieces in our collection: a pocket knife, an ice scraper, a ruler with a magnifier, a keychain, and a collapsible plastic cup.

06/09/2026

Memorabilia from Hanna Coal. Glasses, steak knives, a bathroom scale, thermometers - an amazing variety.

06/08/2026

Our coal room at the Adena Museum recently curated a new display dedicated to the United Mine Workers of America. The story of the Village of Adena and, indeed, of our great nation cannot be told without the UMW.

06/08/2026

William Anthony "Tough Tony" Boyle (December 1, 1904 – May 31, 1985) was an American miner, union leader, and convicted murder-for-hire conspirator. He became president of the United Mine Workers of America union in 1963, serving until 1972. Boyle was convicted in 1974 of charges of conspiracy in the murder of opponent Joseph A. Yablonski, Yablonski's wife Margaret, and their daughter Charlotte, on New Year's Eve, December 31, 1969. After an appeal, his conviction and sentence were upheld at a second trial; he was sentenced to three life terms and died while still incarcerated. (Items in photos from the Adena Museum collection from an Adena resident who was a delegate to the UMWA convention.)

06/08/2026

Who has a 36-year-old paper napkin? The Adena Museum. That’s who.

06/08/2026

Shout out to KED’s Services. Thank you for all that you do for our town, Adena.

This cemetery, located in Adena, Ohio, is affiliated with the Presbyterian denomination. Speaking of hometown heroes, this site is the burial ground for numerous veterans of the Civil War and remarkably includes a veteran of the War of 1812, a truly incredible piece of history.