Erika M.
3/15/2012
The famous BG fingers reside in the historical center! Make a friendly donation and learn about Wood County's history. BG fingers-used as evidence in a court case for a murder trail. They are 3...
Wood County Historical Society
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13660 County Home Rd
Bowling Green, OH 43402
The Wood County Museum is the site of the former County Infirmary, which operated from 1869-1971. The building was repurposed into a Museum, which re-opened in 1975. The Museum has public events throughout the year and the Museum is open daily with the feature exhibit "For Comfort & Convenience". This exhibit features documentary photography coupled with interpretive information about all 88 county poor farms in Ohio, up until the 1930s when public charity transitioned into the modern ideas of social work. This exhibit was made possible by the Ohio Arts Council and the Ohio Humanities. Photography by Jeffrey Hall. #WoodCountyMuseum
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3.57 reviews
Emily B.
7/24/2024
This was an interesting adventure! There were a lot of very fascinating topics in Ohio's history that you get to see and I'm happy I went. I don't think I was a major fan of it being a...
Mark K.
7/16/2016
Last time I was here was probably 30 years ago. I remember it as a house filled with semi-organized displays. This time I stopped in on a whim, needing to kill some time. Nowadays it is much...
Alexander S.
5/7/2018
A charming testament to the local flavor of the community, with professional curation and appealing exhibit space. The new elevator allows for more accessibility to the entirety of the main...
Ken M.
11/15/2009
Visited for the "Halloween Tour" where they spoke of the spirits still haunting the house and yard. This included the main house, insane asylum next door, and pauper's cemetery. Very spooky!...
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