National Orphans Home - GH/MCHS
WEBTiffin, Ohio. Located on a nearly 650-acre property along the Sandusky River in Seneca County, the National Orphans Home was designed for the "Cottage Plan," for which Packard was an architect of note. The Orphans Home closed in 1944, as Social Security phased out its use for orphanages.
In Memoriam - The Historical Marker Database
WEBApr 2, 2022 · The National Orphans Home (1896-1944) was a haven for children of deceased members of the Junior Order United American Mechanics, a fraternal lodge. Tiffin was selected from among 12 sites for the orphanage.
Our History - Flat Rock Homes
WEBThe Founding of Flat Rock. In March 1864, Rev. L. Scheuerman, pastor of the Fremont Mission and a fiery speaker, made a plea to the people of the church to take up the cause of the children orphaned by the Civil War. He urged the …
Home helped - The Columbus Dispatch
WEBSep 1, 2018 · One member lobbied successfully to locate the orphanage in Tiffin, near the Sandusky River. The first children were admitted in 1899 or so. I am forever grateful to this group of remarkable men...
Original cottage, National Orphans' Home, Junio... | Historypin
WEBOct 6, 2022 · Original cottage, National Orphans' Home, Junior Order United American Mechanics, Tiffin, Ohio. This black and white image shows the original farmhouse that was purchased by the Junior Order United American Mechanics in 1896 along with 177 acres of land on which to build the National Orphans’ Home, …
Junior Order Home - Seneca County Museum Virtual Tour
WEBThe 177 acre site on the Sandusky River was near and dear to our “Junior Home Kids.” This orphanage was home to over 5,000 children from twenty-eight states before closing in 1944. This site is now the home of the Tiffin Developmental Center.
Junior Home Park | City of Tiffin
WEBThe Junior Home Park is located along the Sandusky River, on the north side of Tiffin. The south portion of the park is dedicated as a memorial to the children from the Tiffin National Orphans Home, Jr. OUAM.
Grounds at Jr. O. U. A. M. National Home, Tiffin, Ohio.
WEBThe Junior Order United American Mechanics National Orphan’s Home, known as the Jr. Home, was significant in American history as an example of self-contained residential institutions that flourished in latter 19th and early 20th century America.
National Orphans' Home, Junior Order United American Mechanics
WEBNational Orphans' Home, Junior Order United American Mechanics in Tiffin, OH is a residential facility that provides care and support for orphaned children in need. With a focus on creating a nurturing environment, this organization offers a range of services to help children thrive and grow in a safe and structured setting.
St. Francis Orphan Home, Tiffin, Ohio. | DPLA - Digital Public …
WEBSt. Francis Orphan Home, Tiffin, Ohio. A view of the St. Francis Orphanage home which was founded in 1869 by Father Joseph Bihn and Elizabeth Schaefer who found a need in the community and served this ministry. Originally the home took care of …
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