Issues of the Huron/Erie County Reporter newspapers from 1880 to 1994 have been digitized and are now available on the internet at huron.advantage-preservation.com. The Huron Historical Society, which received a grant from an area foundation, and the Huron Public Library … Continue reading
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The Interurban Railroad and the Lake Shore Electric Railway
Interurban railroads were electrically-powered trains designed to connect communities together. A quick and cheap alternative to regular railroads, canals, or horses, the interurban became a popular mode of travel at the beginning of the 20th century. While the interurban railroads … Continue reading
Jabez Wright: Huron’s Connection to the Underground Railroad
By Lisa Yako of Historical Research Partners Huron can take pride in having been the home of an amazing pioneer, civic leader, and integral figure in the antislavery movement, Jabez Wright. Wright came from New York to the Firelands with Almon Ruggles … Continue reading
Huron in 2012: Poised for the Future
By Lisa Yako Huron is on the cusp of some exciting restructuring and revitalization projects. The year began with the implosion of the buildings at the ConAgra site and will continue with other capital improvements and the creation of plans … Continue reading
