Description: Caption reads: "Abandoned Coal Tripple at Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio. Evening on Pomeroy Bend. Code: F15, Class: Industry. Ident: Abandonded Coal Tipple. Location: Pomeroy. District 3." View of Pomeroy Bend and an anabanadoned coal tipple, along the Ohio River. Pomeroy is located in southeastern Ohio, along the Ohio River. It was named for Samuel Pomeroy, a Boston merchant who in 1804 purchased 262 acres of land on the site of the city. As early as 1770 coal was discovered near by, but it was 1809 before Nicholas Roosevelt opened a mine along the river to provide fuel for the steamboats about to appear on the Ohio. In 1832 the coal seams on the Samuel Pomeroy tract were opened and 1,000 bushels of coal were shipped down the river. The next year Pomeroy formed a company which, having acquired four miles of the river front, began to mine and distribute coal on a large scale. Prior to 1850 Pomeroy was the only town in Ohio shipping large quantities of coal down the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. By 1880, when Ohio was the Nation’s third-ranking bituminous coal Sate, Meigs County, of which Pomeroy is the seat, stood fifth among some 30 coal producing counties. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B08F20_001_1
Subjects: Ohio River; Coal trade--Ohio River Valley--History
Places: Pomeroy (Ohio); Meigs County (Ohio)
 

Description: Caption reads: "Girl Scouts taking lessons in electric cooking at Ohio Power Local Office. Return to Ohio Power Co., Pomeroy." Girl Scouts are pictured cooking with electric appliances at the Ohio Power Local Office in Pomeroy, Ohio. Pomeroy is located in southeastern Ohio, along the Ohio River. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B08F20_010_1
Subjects: Girl Scouts; Ohio Power Company; Electric cooking
Places: Pomeroy (Ohio); Meigs County (Ohio)
 

Description: Pomeroy Bend on the Ohio River, Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio, ca. 1940-1949 View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL00379
Subjects: Ohio River; Geography and Natural Resources
Places: Pomeroy (Ohio); Meigs County (Ohio)
 

Description: This image shows an aerial of Village of Pomeroy, Ohio. Pomeroy is the county seat of Meigs County, Ohio. The first settler, probably Nathaniel Clark, arrived in 1816. The town was named for Samuel Wyllis Pomeroy, who was an early resident of the community. Although Meigs County was formed in 1819, Pomeroy did not become the county seat until 1841. Pomeroy grew quickly. This growth primarily resulted from an abundance of coal in the region. During the twentieth century, Pomeroy's economic situation deteriorated. Salt and coal mining declined dramatically, forcing many residents to move elsewhere to find employment. This is one of the lowest per capita income averages and highest poverty rates in Ohio. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06519
Subjects: Coal; ; Coal mines and mining--Economic aspects--Ohio; Ohio Economy--Economy--Labor
Places: Pomeroy (Ohio); Meigs County (Ohio)
 

Description: Caption reads: "Lincoln Hill - Pomeroy. Both paving and sidewalk work was done by WPA craftsmen and laborers." View of Lincoln Hill Road in Pomeroy, Ohio with automobiles pictured in the background. This photograph was originally the 'before' photograph of a pair, with a caption glued between them. Pomeroy is located in southeastern, Ohio, along the Ohio River. During the late 19th century, Pomeroy was an important producer of coal and salt. The first coal barges on the Ohio River were loaded there. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B08F20_005_1
Subjects: Roads--Ohio; Automobiles; United States. Works Progress Administration of Ohio
Places: Pomeroy (Ohio); Meigs County (Ohio)
 

Description: Caption reads: "Lincoln Hill - Pomeroy. Both paving and sidewalk work was done by WPA craftsmen and laborers." View of Lincoln Hill Road in Pomeroy, Ohio with automobiles pictured in the background. This photograph was originally the 'after' photograph of a pair, with a caption glued between them. Pomeroy is located in southeastern, Ohio, along the Ohio River. During the late 19th century, Pomeroy was an important producer of coal and salt. The first coal barges on the Ohio River were loaded there. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B08F20_008_1
Subjects: Roads--Ohio; Automobiles; United States. Works Progress Administration of Ohio
Places: Pomeroy (Ohio); Meigs County (Ohio)
 

Description: The Meigs County Courthouse in Pomeroy, Ohio. Meigs County has the distinction of being the only part of Ohio to experience fighting in the American Civil War. The county is primarily farm land and is one of the poorest counties in the state of Ohio. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06799
Subjects: Courthouses--Ohio; Historic buildings--Ohio; Law & legal affairs
Places: Pomeroy (Ohio); Meigs County (Ohio); Ohio
 

Description: Caption reads: "Excelsior Salt Co. view of new warehouse adjoining main plant, Pomeroy." Pomeroy is located in southeastern Ohio along the Ohio River. It was named for Samuel Pomeroy, a Boston merchant who in 1804 purchased 262 acres of land on the site of the city. Salt making became a local industry in 1825 with the drilling of a well along Leading Creek. After 1850, when evaporating pans were put into use, the industry became really important. At the close of the Civil War salt was selling for $2.50 a barrel, and there were salt works here and at the near-by villages of Dabney, Excelsior, Buckeye, Minersville, Sutton, Riverside, Sugar Run, and Windsor. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B08F20_006_1
Subjects: Salt mines and mining--History; Warehouses
Places: Pomeroy (Ohio); Meigs County (Ohio)
 

Description: Document is titled "Pre-Disaster Plans of Sub-Committee on Clothing." The document explains that the disaster committee is responsible for providing clothing to those in need after the event of a disaster in Pomeroy. The document lists the names of the committee members and provides a list of clothing items available from local merchants in the event of an emergency. The document reads: "Pomeroy Pre-Disaster Plans of Sub-Committee on Clothing: Personnel: Chairman- Mr. Frank B. Will - Manager - New York Clothing Store - 444J Mr. Dor Schaefer - " - Red Anchor Dep't Store - 445 Mr. Gerald Rice - " - Luckoff Shoe Store - 44J Mr. R. L. Jacobs - " - Ben Franklin Store - None Mr. Virgil Campbell - " - Campbell & Crow Clothing - 54J This Committee is responsible for providing clothing for Disaster Sufferers and will be responsible to a very great extent for the distribution of donated clothing that might be given to the Red Cross Chapter during a disaster. Headquarters for Clothing will be the new American Legion Home on West Main Street. This will be used as the central station for clothing; but the Sugar Run School House is also available as well as the Kerrs Run School. An effort will be made upon evacuation of homes to have refugees take sufficient clothing with them to last for several days. The Committee believes that a number of volunteer workers will be called upon to assist the committee in the event much clothing is sent in to make this clothing available for refugees' use. This Committee is unanimous in their belief that only clothing that is usable be sent into the disaster area. Inventories shall be kept on all clothing received and issued. The Red Cross form 200B shall be the record of issuance and control for clothing distribution. The Committee has determined that in the event of Disaster the following will be available from local merchants in the Pomeroy Bend: 1000 Blankets 500 Pairs of boots 500 Suits of underwear 350 Pairs of overalls 150 Raincoats 350 Work shirts 500 Pairs of shoes The sub-committee on Clothing will maintain a co-ordination of the activities of other Disaster Committees on Rescue, Transportation, Shelter, Registration and Information. In the event Disaster occurs, this Committee will immediately meet and try to ascertain the needs for clothing. Frank B. Will, Chairman" View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B08F20_003_1
Subjects: Emergency management; Clothing and dress; Meigs County (Ohio)--History; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Pomeroy (Ohio); Meigs County (Ohio)
 

Description: This structure was built from 1865 to 1870 in the English Country Gothic style. It was designed by architect William Tinsley. The stone was donated by V.B. Horton, and many items, such as the bell, the bell tower and the organ, were given as memorials by members of the congregation. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B01F07_012_001
Subjects: Religion in Ohio; Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works.; Churches
Places: Pomeroy (Ohio); Meigs County (Ohio)
 

Description: Four photographs document the Big Bend Regatta, held June 23-25, 1965 in Meigs County, Ohio. The first photograph shows the spectators preparing for the frog-jumping contest. The second photograph shows Senator Collins at the event. Two other photographs show boat races that gave the event its name. The photographs measure 2.75" x 2.75" (6.99 x 6.99 cm). View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: Om3033_3645119_001
Subjects: Transportation; Sports; Plants and Animals; Geography and Natural Resources; Frogs; Contests; Boats; Lakes & ponds; Regattas; Racing
Places: Pomeroy (Ohio); Middleport (Ohio); Meigs County (Ohio)
 

Description: Tintype portrait of James H. and Augustus Pomeroy Mitchell, soldiers in the 16th Independent Battery, Ohio Volunteer Light Artillery. Augustus Pomeroy Mitchell served in the 16th Battery, which mustered in on September 5, 1861, under his brother, Captain James Anderson Mitchell. They were attached to the 1st Division, District of Southeast Missouri, Department of the Missouri until May 1862. The 16th Battery joined General Samuel Ryan Curtis’ army at Batesville and then marched to Helena on July 15th. In 1863 they moved to Vicksburg to join General Ulysses S. Grant’s army and fought in the battles of Port Gibson, Champion Hill, and the Siege of Vicksburg. The 16th Independent Battery mustered out on August 2, 1865, at Camp Chase. James H. Mitchell, also pictured, enlisted as a bugler with the 16th Battery. Augustus Pomeroy Mitchell was born January 31, 1840, to Archibald and Sarah Swigart Mitchell, pioneer residents of Bethel Township in Clark County who lived on a farm a few miles east of New Carlisle, Ohio. He attended Linden Hill Academy and Wittenberg College. At 21 he volunteered for the Civil War and first entered for three months service in Company C, 1st Kentucky Volunteer Infantry. On August 20th, 1861, he entered service for three years as a member of the 16th Battery alongside three of his brothers and several cousins. He took active part in the Champion Hill Battle and the Siege of Vicksburg as a gunner. Mitchell was mustered out on August 2, 1865. In 1868 he married Emma Swaney of Enon, Ohio. They settled in Springfield, where they had three children: Jessie Mitchell, Earl W. Mitchell, and Iowa Mitchell Smith. In 1882, Mitchell moved his family to New Carlisle, where he served as mayor for two terms, as well as Justice of the Peace. He also served as president for the Western Pioneer Association for a number of years and was a member of Mitchell Post, G.A.R. Springfield, which was named in honor of his brother Captain James Anderson Mitchell. Augustus Pomeroy Mitchell died on August 18, 1915. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS1503AV_B01F34_Mitchell
Subjects: Ohio--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Soldiers--Ohio--Photographs; Military life;
Places: Springfield (Ohio); Clark County (Ohio)