Exploring our history one photo and story at a time!

A photo is worth a thousand words.
Here we will explore stories and photos from our extensive archives that bring our history to life. Check back often for interesting articles and lots of great information on Harrod and Auglaize Township in Allen County, Ohio!

Harrod in 1930. Cattle being unloaded from train cars to pens on what currently is the corner of 3rd and Walnut Street.

A summer ice cream social near West Newton, Ohio in Auglaize Township in the 1920’s.

L. B. Miller Building Materials in Harrod, Ohio. The building was the original Harrod Methodist Church was moved to its present location and converted into a supply store. Note the very intricate windows.

Fireworks explode over downtown Harrod, Ohio at the 2022 Pork Rind Heritage Festival. The first time a fireworks display of this size has been presented at the festival and in Harrod history!

The Spencer girls pose by a huge pumpkin carved by master carver, Squashcarver at the the 2nd Annual 2022 Annual Great Pumpkin Train Event at the Harrod Railroad Heritage Park in September.

Vince Whitehead, ATHS Member, portrays the conductor at our annual Polar Express event. A free event that has become a local favorite where families meet Santa and grab a cookie and hot cocoa to enjoy amongst community members!