Originally called Hilliard’s Station, Hilliard grew up around the railroad route of the Piqua and Indiana Railroad station, which bisected the former Hilliard farmland. Hilliard’s Station served as an ideal shipping point for agricultural products going to market and supplies coming to the farmers in the area. The original Hilliard area was platted by John […]
Frank M. Morrison, of Taylor Station in Franklin county, organized the Franklin Brick and Tile Co in 1898. He also founded the Gahanna Bank on Mill Street. Frank’s father was a founder of Gahanna.
Franklin County Fairgrounds – Franklin County Fairgrounds in HIlliard (photo courtesy of ODOT). Nothing better than visiting the fair in the summer!
The Mayor of Hilliard holding the Hilliard Flag. My best guess is 1960s. Photo courtesy of the Northwest Franklin County Historical Society
Appledale Tile Works in 1880 was located on the family farm of Solomon Woolley, Brown Township, Franklin County.