Preserve the past,
protect the present
and envision the future.

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Preserving the Past

Collections, archives, artifacts, displays, photos and so much more. Safe and secure for many generations to come.

Protecting the Present

Making memories, creating events, and strengthening the community around us. Protecting what will become our history.

Envisioning the Future

Building, developing and creating a community who appreciates and envisions how history can be part of our everyday life.

Harrod Veterans Memorial Park

A tribute to our communities’ Armed Forces Veterans. Built by members of our community and dedicated to honor the memory of those who fought for our freedom. Both parks are open daily for walk through visitors. Guided tours are available by request only. For more information, contact the Auglaize Township Historical Society via our “contact us” page on our website or by mail at P.O. Box 3, Harrod, Ohio 45850. Please allow sufficient time for us to make the necessary arrangements for your tour.

Harrod Railroad Heritage Park

The village of Harrod, Ohio owes its existence to the railroad. It brought people, merchants, livestock, and supplies to the local residents. It also provided an outlet for the products that newly formed businesses in town produced. The railroad depot was built by the Chicago and Atlantic Railroad company. They laid the track in 1882. The first train rolled through “Harrods”, as it was then called, on May 1, 1883.

Directions: State Route 309 approximately 10-miles east of Lima, Ohio. Go South on Napoleon Road 2-miles to Harrod.

Historic Harrod State Bank Building

Built in 1907 and serving the citizens of Harrod, this architectural gem has been preserved and houses the Auglaize Township Historical Society’s extensive paper and photo archives, in addition to an artifact collection. Monthly meetings are held in the building’s lobby. To visit the archives, please contact us via our “contact us” page at the bottom of this website.

Corner of 4th and Main Street in Harrod, Ohio.

History comes alive in Harrod where you can reach out and touch it! Visit the jewel of our community, a 1905 Lima Locomotive Works built Shay Locomotive and the Little Red Caboose. Walk a path of military history that pays honor to all veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The village of Harrod pays tribute by featuring a M 60 A3 Tank, 155 mm Howitzer, USS Texas Anchor, and, a Huey Helicopter; along with many other tributes to those who have and will serve.