About Us
The Ashland County Historical Society is located in the heart of the Center Street Historical District of Ashland Ohio. Its campus consists of three houses. The Manor House was the first purchased. It was built by J.P. Cowan in 1859 and sold to P.A. Myers in 1906 to be given to his son Guy and his new bride Kate as a wedding present. It was likely the first brick structure on the street.
Guy and Kate resided in the home until P.A.'s death. After that, several Myers relatives lived there. Then in 1952, it was given to Ashland College to be used as a residence for the President. In 1969, the University used it as a Historical Center until the sale.
In 1981, the Historical Society, after the generous people of the County supported a fundraiser, bought the house. The Carriage House followed. Then in 1996, thanks to a generous bequeath from Eloise Ridgeway Noonan, a long-time board member and supporter, the Noonan House was built.
Office Hours: 10am-4pm, Monday-Friday
Tours Available: April 1-December 31 every Wednesday and Friday from 1-3:30pm
Free and Open to the Public: No appointment necessary during tour
hours.
Directions: From I 71: Take the Rt. 250 exit. Turn left off the ramp. Stay on 250 till it becomes Main Street. (Do not take the bypass to your right.) Stay on Main Street about 3 miles till you reach the downtown area. Turn left at the light at Center Street. Go through one light at Washington Street and the Historical Society is on your right. The drive is just past the red brick Noonan House.
From Rt 42: Take the Rt 511/60 exit. You will see the Brethren Care Village. Turn left off the ramp, and left again at the end of the street. This is Rt. 60, which will become Center Street. You will go through one light by the hospital, and the next light is Walnut Street. Please enter the Historical Society at the driveway just before the second house on your left, the Noonan House. Parking is available behind the house.
Ashland County Historical Society Campus