Preserving Our Heritage
in
New Knoxville, Ohio
1984 ~ 2009
25 Years Sharing The Past With Pride
On Sunday, May 24, from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m., the Society celebrated the life of New Knoxville native, Dr. Dean R. Hoge. Dr. Hoge was a professor of sociology at Catholic University of America in Washington, DC for 32 years and published many books dealing with religious life in America and the German emigration to west central Ohio.
Dr. Hoge was a 1955 New Knoxville graduate, received a bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University, and completed his doctoral degree at Harvard Divinity School. Dr. Hoge passed away in September, 2008 at the age of 71.
Two of his books are available through the Society. Ladbergen by Friedrich Saatkamp and translated by Hoge into English in 1984 is about the history of the 1000-year-old Westphalian village. His most recent book, From Ladbergen to America – The Heritage and the Migration, was published in 2007. This fascinating work tells the historical heritage of Ladbergen and the story of the migration from Germany to New Knoxville, New Bremen, and Minster and includes samples of Low German storytelling.
Summer Book Special: Order both books for $40.00 with Free Shipping. (A savings of $11.00)
Send a check for $40.00 made out to New Knoxville Historical Society, P. O. Box 372, New Knoxville, OH 45871
Questions? Contact us at nkhist@nktelco.net
Purpose
In the Spring of 1984, the New Knoxville Historical Society
was formed to "preserve items, sites and information of
historical value pertinent to the Village of New Knoxville
and Washington Township."The object of the society is to discover, collect, preserve,
restore and acquire, by purchase or gift, any historical
objects, records, articles or other memorabilia relating to
New Knoxville and the Auglaize County area. It will publish
books and other printed materials and maintain accurate
records of all memorable events and historical celebrations
relating to the progress and history of New Knoxville.
On-Going Brick Project
Our Memorial Brick Monument and Walkways will be a
lasting memorial for our future generations. This project
is to help with maintenance and other New Knoxville
Historical Society projects. Add a brick to be engraved in memory of a family member or a special event.