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260 Chapman - Firehouse & Lockup

This is one of two remaining small town firehouses in southwest Ohio. It was built in 1881 to house village fire equipment. This building held the first steam engine, “Old Faithful,” in 1886.  Also in that year a jail was built in the rear of the building. The Engine House remained here until 1952 when the new fire house was built.  The building is on the National Historic Registry.

Museum at the Friends Home

115 South Fourth Street

Waynesville, Ohio 45068

Mail: P.O. Box 12, Waynesville, OH 45068

Venue at The Historic Lockup

260 Chapman Street

Waynesville, Ohio 45068

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