Discover East Liberty

East Liberty has a local history that spans its founding, education, and industry. It also has specific local details about pizza and the Perry Township Lodge, which is available to rent. If you’re looking for a hotel in East Liberty, this overview offers an introduction to the town and its history.

The Town’s Founding and Mill History

John Bower laid out East Liberty in 1834. Shortly afterward, John Garwood moved his mill to the new village. Over the course of its history, the town was also known as Garwood Mills. People even brought wheat from Urbana to East Liberty’s first grist mill. The town’s early history therefore includes the laying out of the village, the operation of the mill, and the town’s historic name. The reference to wheat from Urbana adds a specific detail about how the mill was used: people brought their grain from another town to be milled.

Education in Town

Central Ohio College was founded in East Liberty in 1882. Its curriculum included science, literature, business, music, art, and teacher training. The range of subjects connects scientific, artistic, and vocational education in the college’s history. After it closed in 1894, the building was used as a three-year high school for several years. The building thus reflects a change in use: the college was followed by its use as a secondary school.

East Liberty School is also part of the town’s educational history. It was built in 1906, with an addition added in 1936. Its marker commemorates the first settler, Job Sharp, and his wife, Dr. Phebe Sharp. The inscription connects the memory of these two people with the school’s construction phases.

Historic Markers and Industry

Another marker is titled “Garwoods Mill Site/Home of John Garwood.” It was erected in 1952 on the eastern edge of East Liberty and later moved to the lawn of the East Liberty Library. Its history therefore includes both its earlier location on the edge of town and its later relocation. The mill thus features not only in the story of the village’s beginnings, but also in the history of a dedicated marker.

The Harding Machine Screw Company is part of the town’s industrial history. Ernest H. Harding founded the company in East Liberty in 1913. During both world wars, the company supported the U.S. war effort. These details add a chapter in the town’s business history to the earlier themes of milling and education.

Local Pizza and a Rental Option

Pop’s Pizza Parlor is located at 3215 N Main St in East Liberty. It offers pizza with cheese, pepperoni, sausage, or onions, as well as combinations of these toppings. If you have a particular topping in mind, check the current selection in advance, as menu details can change.

The Perry Township Lodge at 3232 Main St can be rented by anyone for a fee. If you’re considering this rental option for a specific date, confirm availability beforehand. This lets you consider the lodge as a separate planning item, distinct from your search for a hotel for your stay.

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