USGHA President Tenders his Retirement

Longtime President of the USGHA, Stanley Purdy, Esq. has stepped down after 27 years. Our friend Stan will retain the honorific of President Emeritus, and we owe him a deep debt of gratitude for his many years of excellent leadership. His full letter of resignation can be read below.

Dixon-Washburn Brick Fundraiser

Buy a Brick - Save our Cabin!

The Dixon-Washburn Cabin is the oldest permanent structure constructed in Brown County. Two hundred and thirty years has taken its toll, and she needs help in lasting another two hundred and thirty.

The Brown County Historical Society is selling memorial bricks in order to raise funds to protect this grand old structure.

Brown County Hall of Fame 5th Annual Induction

Robert "Bob" Boyd Passes Away

Robert Lambert Boyd, age 78 of Georgetown, Ohio passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023 in Georgetown, Ohio. He graduated from the Ohio University with a Bachelor of Education Degree and the University of Cincinnati with a Master's Degree in Education. Robert was an elementary school teacher at Marietta City Schools from 1966 to 1970, a 6th grade teacher for the Georgetown Exempted Village School District from 1970 to 1981, coached 7th grade boys basketball from 1975 to 1981 and, after his retirement, was a substitute teacher at different county schools. Robert was an avid fan and supporter of Georgetown boys and girls sports teams, attending games regularly. He was a loyal member of the Georgetown United Methodist Church and a frequent patron of the Mary P. Shelton Library. In 1996, he joined the US Grant Homestead Association Board of Trustees and was a re-enactor, portraying Ulysses Grant's teacher, John D. White.  He gave many tours at the Grant School House during annual celebrations and served as a tour guide at the Grant Homestead. Robert was a very caring friend to so many in his community.

Mr. Boyd was born March 10, 1944, in Cincinnati, Ohio the only child of Blair Mills and Elsie (Lambert) Boyd. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents – Blair and Bessie Boyd, maternal grandparents – Charles and Charlotte Lambert and two aunts – Annabell (Boyd) Hale and Helen (Lambert) Tepe.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday March 12, 2023 at the Georgetown United Methodist Church, 217 South Main Street, Georgetown, Ohio 45121. Pastor Dan Pelzel will officiate. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at the church. Interment will be in the Confidence Cemetery in Georgetown, Ohio under the direction of the Cahall Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Georgetown United Methodist, 217 South Main Street, Georgetown, Ohio 45121.

You Only Turn 200 Once

Today, the Brown County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution celebrating Ulysses S Grant’s 200th birthday, and declaring 2022 as the year of General & President Grant. Out heart-felt thanks goes out to commissioners Daryll Gray, Tony Applegate, and Barry Woodruff.

Road to the White House - Congratulations Maryjane!

The US Grant Homestead Association is proud to announce the winner of our Road to the White House student contest - Maryjane Fuller of Fayetteville Middle School! Nearly 150 seventh and eight grade students participated, submitting educational activities about Ohio’s seven presidents and their historical sites. Maryjane will be the proud winner of two $50 bills (each featuring Grant’s face). We’d like to thank all the students and teachers for their participation, and stay on the lookout for next year’s competition!

At least 140 seventh and eighth grade students of Ms. Lo Ann Haines, Fayetteville Middle School social studies teacher, participated in the Contest. Standing left to right are Sue Basta, Trustee, U.S. Grant Homestead Association; winning student Maryjane Fuller; and Lo Ann Haines, teacher, Fayetteville Middle School.