Gnadenhutten
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Gnadenhutten (Huts of Grace) was settled five months after Schoenbrunn on October 9, 1772. Joshua, a Moravian Mohican Elder, brought a large group of Christian Mohican Indians from Pennsylvania to this location. Thus the second Indian village was settled--Delawares at Schoenbrunn and Mohicans at Gnadenhutten. This settlement grew rapidly and soon there were between fifty and sixty cabins.
The group worked hard and prospered, their standard of living was high for that era on the frontier, their cabins had glass windows, they used pewter household utensils, they were adept in crafts and art work, and loved music. The community had a spinet piano and one member played and led the singing. They soon developed gardens and had droves of cattle, hogs, and horses.
Gnadenhutten is located in south central Tuscarawas County with a population of approximately 1,300. It lies in the valley partly surrounded by hills with the Tuscarawas River flowing along the southwest border. The two principal streets, Walnut and Main, intersect in the downtown area. Transportation needs are serviced by Conrail, while the village lies just a few miles from Interstate 77 to our west and Ohio State Route 250 to the east. Connecting Gnadenhutten to these highways is U.S. Route 36.
For many years the village celebrated the Fourth of July with festivities and fireworks. In recent years the celebrations have been a one day event which includes a horse-drawn parade. During August, a Pioneer Days Festival is held featuring an Indian Princess pageant, pioneer encampment, Crafts, Crock Auction parade and entertainment. Other events are held throughout the summer and fall.
Gnadenhutten is a beautiful village in south central Tuscarawas County with a population of approximately 1,300. It lies in the valley partly surrounded by hills with the Tuscarawas River flowing along the southwest border. The two principal streets, Walnut and Main, intersect in the downtown area. These two streets are a spacious ninety-nine feet wide while the other streets in the village are half that width. Citizens take pride in their town and work to keep it clean and pleasant.
Village Of Gnadenhutten
History
Gnadenhutten (Huts of Grace) was settled five months after Schoenbrunn on October 9, 1772. Joshua, a Moravian Mohican Elder, brought a large group of Christian Mohican Indians from Pennsylvania to this location. Thus the second Indian village was settled--Delawares at Schoenbrunn and Mohicans at Gnadenhutten. This settlement grew rapidly and soon there were between fifty and sixty cabins.
The group worked hard and prospered, their standard of living was high for that era on the frontier, their cabins had glass windows, they used pewter household utensils, they were adept in crafts and art work, and loved music. The community had a spinet piano and one member played and led the singing. They soon developed gardens and had droves of cattle, hogs, and horses.
Gnadenhutten is located in south central Tuscarawas County with a population of approximately 1,300. It lies in the valley partly surrounded by hills with the Tuscarawas River flowing along the southwest border. The two principal streets, Walnut and Main, intersect in the downtown area. Transportation needs are serviced by Conrail, while the village lies just a few miles from Interstate 77 to our west and Ohio State Route 250 to the east. Connecting Gnadenhutten to these highways is U.S. Route 36.
For many years the village celebrated the Fourth of July with festivities and fireworks. In recent years the celebrations have been a one day event which includes a horse-drawn parade. During August, a Pioneer Days Festival is held featuring an Indian Princess pageant, pioneer encampment, Crafts, Crock Auction parade and entertainment. Other events are held throughout the summer and fall.
Gnadenhutten is a beautiful village in south central Tuscarawas County with a population of approximately 1,300. It lies in the valley partly surrounded by hills with the Tuscarawas River flowing along the southwest border. The two principal streets, Walnut and Main, intersect in the downtown area. These two streets are a spacious ninety-nine feet wide while the other streets in the village are half that width. Citizens take pride in their town and work to keep it clean and pleasant.