In Concord Township in Ross County, is the town of Frankfort Ohio. According to local historian, Maggie Ackley, The township has about 1000 residents and includes five churches, a bank, a pizza parlor, a Family Dollar, a beauty parlor, a small restaurant, a hardware store, a grocery store, and a post office where everyone meets. Unfortunately, the downtown includes "several closed buildings which is not a pretty sight."
According to The History of Ross County Concord Township was organized in 1803, and was settled by Revolutionary War veterans, in what was the Virginia Military District.
It had been the "primary home of the Shawanee Indians, and was the site of a major battle between settlers and native people in 1774 - ironically called "The Battle of Point Pleasant."
It had been the "primary home of the Shawanee Indians, and was the site of a major battle between settlers and native people in 1774 - ironically called "The Battle of Point Pleasant."
While Concord Township has a rich prehistoric and Native-American heritage, the Frankfort Historical Society focuses primarily on preserving and celebrating its Civil War history. They maintain numerous Civil War monuments in Ross County.
Tom and I had a pleasant visit with Maggie and Sam Ackley, but the highlight of the visit was meeting their family at a picnic in the park. I've found it challenging to meet and interview young people, as they are usually at school or engaged in various activities. It was a pleasure to meet such welcoming young people and hear a little about their lives in Concord Township, Ross County, Ohio.