Poland marks its 150th birthday

POLAND — The guest of honor looked pretty good for being 150 years old. Really good, as a matter of fact.

Founded in 1866, the village of Poland celebrated its 150th birthday this weekend with a slate of activities, including the unveiling and dedication of an Ohio historical marker that honors the village’s milestone as well as the significance of its Town Hall.

The village’s sesquicentennial celebration was rolled into the 10th annual Celebrate Poland weekend.

Dave Smith, secretary of the Poland Historical Society, said it has been an ongoing, community effort to maintain the historical charm for which the village is known.

Many of the village’s 19th-century homes bear plaques promoted by the Poland Village Gardeners, and a portion of South Main Street is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

“It takes a lot of people with a lot of effort to make Poland have this historical heritage,” Smith said. “We have conscientious homeowners who keep their homes in good shape.”

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