Preserving History in 3D: The Kinney-Briggs Cemetery Gravemarker Scan

Over the past year, we’ve been quietly exploring new ways to enhance our documentation and preservation of Scioto County’s historic cemeteries. One tool that’s proven invaluable is Polycam, a 3D scanning app that allows us to capture high-resolution, interactive scans of gravemarkers. These scans have helped us in a number Continue Reading

Springville’s Ohio River Lookout House

“The undersigned would respectfully announce to the citizens of Portsmouth and surrounding country, that he has since last season carefully refitted and put in good order the ‘Lookout House,’ on the summit of the Kentucky hills, opposite Portsmouth.” “Picnic parties and pleasure seekers will find this resort, during the summer, Continue Reading

Death of a Lieutenant of Landwehrs Under Napoleon

“A hero of Dresden, Leipsic and Waterloo, has answered his last roll call at the advanced age of 92 years. Frederick Hansgen, died at the residence of Mrs. Frank Welte, on Second street, Portsmouth, Ohio, last Sunday morning, April 14th, between the hours of four and five o’clock, retaining his Continue Reading

Parachutist Is Lost In Plunge Into River

“A 25-year-old Friendship man was lost and presumed drowned late Wednesday afternoon when his parachute carried him into the Ohio River.” “Missing is Roger Bridwell , object of an intense search in the area four miles downstream from Dam 31.” “Dragging operations continued today as Ohio and Kentucky authorities and Continue Reading

Death Ends Sufferings of Dora Thornton

“Merciful death ended the sufferings of Miss Dora Thornton at her home on West Front street, about midnight, Tuesday. Ms. Lulu L. Coloden, a daughter, arrived from Chicago, just a few minutes too late to see her mother alive.” “Mrs. Thornton was stricken with apoplexy last Friday and never regained Continue Reading

A New Home for Spring Lane Distiller Michael Stanton

A contract has been awarded to build a residence for Mr. Michael Stanton on Second Street, near Washington Kinney’s property. The Italian bracket-style home will measure 65 by 38 feet, featuring stone window trimmings and modern amenities, making it the city’s most complete dwelling of its type. Captain AB Alger designed the plans.

The State of Ohio vs Mart Hyatt and Alfred Jones

Pleas before the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Scioto and the State of Ohio at the May term thereof, held at the Court House in the City of Portsmouth in said County of Scioto and State of Ohio, on the 7th day of June AD Continue Reading

A Gang of River Pirates Plunder Sciotoville

“A few days since Marshal Williams received a letter dates March 12th, from Marshall Munshower, of Ironton, stating that a certain boat had left Ironton and was then probably down about the limeworks. A few days later the Captain received another letter from the same source, stating that the boat Continue Reading

Streich Pictures for Marty Scott

At the February meeting of the Scioto County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society, we had the opportunity to speak with life-member Marty Scott. She shared with us her story and how it connects to the Streich family of Portsmouth, Ohio, offering valuable insights into the area’s history and her Continue Reading