The Depot Restoration Project

For many years now, local citizens have had a vision to restore our train depot to prime condition.  The depot once was the hub of the community and the LAHS believes that it can be  again.  The people who are connected to the depot, and the building itself, have many stories to tell that will celebrate our remarkable past, surprise our youth, and attract visitors to our town.

With the June 2019 purchase of the depot from CSX, the LAHS is ready to move forward with that vision.  Will you join with us?  There are several ways to be part of the effort, either as an individual, a business, or an organization.
  • Monetary donations.  We are $120,000 into fundraising but a complete exterior renovation will cost over $200,000.  Individual and corporate contributions are greatly appreciated.
  • In-kind donations.  We welcome contributions of professional services and materials by donation or at cost.  And we'll gladly promote your business to the community!
  • Volunteer time.  Join our Publicity & Fundraising committee, Depot Restoration committee, or History committee.  Regardless of your age or experience with any of these things, your involvement will help.  None of us are experts.  We're all learning & working together.
Contact us to make a pledge or donation, or share your time on a committee.  Thank you!


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October 2019 Depot News:
$12,000 gift from the Valero Energy Foundation

These businesses & organizations have given professional services or financial support.  ​Thank you!
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Highland County Historical Society
Vicki Knauff, Director
Sue Honeycutt, Board Member
 
McCarty Associates, LLC
Tom Purtell & Doug Karnes
 
Grow! Highland County
Tracy Evans

OSU South Centers
Business Development Network
Melissa Carter

Railroad Tools & Solutions, LLC

Leesburg Friends Church
 
E.P. Ferris & Associates
Jim Henry

MS Business Services, LLC
Morgan Sheppard
 
Kay Simmons Insurance
Kimberly LaVoie, Agent

Valero Energy Foundation
Candace  Horton, Bloomingburg Plant Office Coordinator
Zach Beversdorf, Bloomingburg Plant Manager
Sterley Lightner, Bloomingburg Plant Process Operator & local advocate

Smith & Quance
Peter Quance
 
Southern Hills Community Bank
Jeff Cloud
 
Southern Ohio Appraisers, LLC
Mary Beth Hodson
 
The Barn & Cabin Friend, LLC
Raymond Friend