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We exist to promote and preserve the history of West Lafayette, Ohio, and surrounding areas - continuing the legacy of Dale Gress, Dan & June Markley, and countless others committed to local historical preservation.

01/26/2026

Because of this weekend's snow storm and the impending cold weather to follow, the January 27, 2026, meeting of the West Lafayette Historical Society is canceled.

The next work session is planned for 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, at 5 p.m. at the museum.

12/25/2025

Your friends and neighbors at the West Lafayette Historical Society wish you peace, hope, and faith this blessed Christmas season. Merry Christmas!

11/28/2025

Become a Charter Member of the West Lafayette Historical Society by Dec. 7, 2025, and you'll not only enjoy being in on the foundation of our reopened museum but also several exclusive benefits, such as our upcoming Holiday Tree Trimming Party on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 2-4 p.m.

-- Bring an ornament in member or honor of someone, as we decorate the museum's Christmas Tree and celebrate the cause of historical preservation, Christmas, and community.
-- Wear your best festive ugly sweater to see if you win our contest
-- Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and Christmas music

Charter Memberships, good through December 2026, are available at a reduced price of $15 for individuals or $30 for families. Businesses are $100. Join today!

The museum is located at 116 W. Main St., West Lafayette, Ohio. Our mailing address is PO Box 13, West Lafayette, Ohio 43845.

11/26/2025

On this Thanksgiving Day, we reflect on our blessings at the West Lafayette Historical Society in 2025 and wish you and your family a "Happy Thanksgiving!"

- The volunteers who have made our reopening possible by coordinating displays and countless hours of work
- The Markley and Gress families for continuing the legacy began by Dan, June and Dale.
- The Board of Trustees for their insights and vision for preserving the history of eastern Coshocton County
- The support of the community for its interest, memberships, and exhibit contributions
- Larry Stahl and the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum for ongoing work to preserve the Markley photograph collection
- The many people who came to the September Open House of the museum or scheduled a tour
- And the welcome news that we are officially a 501c3 tax exempt organization with the IRS!

May your Thanksgiving be one of blessings, too!

11/18/2025

Have you purchased your membership to the West Lafayette Historical Society yet? Become a Charter Member now and you're invited to join us for a Tree Trimming Party at the museum to celebrate the holidays and our vision to preserve local history.

More details will be forthcoming, but save the date: Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, from 2-4 p.m. at the museum, 316 W. Main St., West Lafayette, Ohio.

Charter Memberships are being offered at a reduced price from our regular annual memberships for a limited time. For just $15 for individuals or $30 for families, get yours today and enjoy special activities and benefits through December 2026.

Contributions along with your name and contact information can be sent to: West Lafayette Historical Society, P.O. Box 13, West Lafayette, OH 43845.

09/11/2025

As part of today's 75th anniversary observance, Blue Star Mothers OH Chapter 59 presented a Gold Star wreath in honor of the families who lost 33 sons, husbands, fathers, uncles, and brothers in the Troop Train tragedy that occurred September 11, 1950, near West Lafayette, Ohio. We shall always remember their sacrifice.

09/10/2025

A memorial observance of the Troop Train Crash that happened 75 years ago near West Lafayette, Ohio, will be held Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, at 11 a.m., at the monument at E. Railroad & Kirk Streets. The community is invited! Afterward, until 5 p.m., learn more about the tragedy and other West Lafayette history at the community's newly reopened museum at 316 W. Main St.

08/31/2025

Tune in to the WTNS Talk Show at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, to learn more about the newly formed West Lafayette Historical Society and its museum open houses that will be held during the week of 75th anniversary of the Troop Train tragedy.

08/27/2025

Volunteers with the newly established West Lafayette Historical Society have been working hard cataloging and designing exhibits to reopen a museum to the public for this year's 75th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 1950, Troop Train accident.

Learn why West Lafayette was known as the Enamelware Capital of the World, reflect on past homecomings, relive school days, see a screening of the "Tragedy of the 109th" Troop Train documentary, and much more at the museum, located at 316 W. Main St. ... We'll be holding an Open House on Sunday, Sept 7, from 2-7 p.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 5-7 p.m.; or Thursday, Sept. 11, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A special presentation on the Troop Train accident will be given at the museum by Jack Patterson at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7th, followed by a commemorative ceremony on Sept. 11, at 11 a.m. at the Troop Train monument at the corner of North Kirk and East Railroad Streets.

Come, see what we've been up to as the work continues to promote and preserve the history of the West Lafayette, Ohio, area.

Address

316 W. Main Street
West Lafayette, OH
43845

Website

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1008631163664842

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