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.
  • The depot is approved for $100,000 in assistance from a state of Ohio Cultural Facilities Grant, IF we can secure $50,000 worth of local support.  That support can be in the form of donations, pledges, volunteer time, or in-kind donations of goods or services.  UPDATE--we have reached the $50,000 pledge/donation threshold through local donations & a private foundation grant!  However, we need to continue fundraising efforts to complete the entire depot project--exterior, interior, and parking/landscaping.  Contributions are very much welcome!  We are working to secure matching funds for all donations, to maximize the power of our local dollars.
  • Committees have formed to manage the project.  These include publicity/fundraising, restoration, and history.  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!

These businesses & organizations have given professional services or financial support.  ​Thank you!
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E.P. Ferris & Associates
Jim Henry
 
Grow! Highland County
Tracy Evans
 
Kay Simmons Insurance
Kimberly LaVoie
 
McCarty Associates, LLC
Tom Purtell & Doug Karnes
 
MS Business Services, LLC
Morgan Sheppard
 
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