Blog 4

The creation of Tuscarawas County was authorized on February 13, 1808. The county got its name from a Native American word meaning "open mouth". I think that name suits us "T-County" people very well sometimes. I can't remember too many times when it has been quiet here.

Something I found interesting is that some of the first people to reside in the county were Moravian missionaries. Maybe I did know this and it was just tucked into the back of my mind. I attend Schoenbrunn Community Moravian Church, and have for half of my life.  My family has gone to Schoenbrunn Moravian for generations.

My great-grandma used to be in the church choir. Later on, I also joined, but it only lasted a year or two because of my busy schedule. When handing out the sheet music we would practice with, the other members would offer me my great-grandma's music. It really meant a lot to see her name in her own handwriting.

We were all basically born into a second family there. Everyone watches you grow up as you watch them grow old. Kids I used to babysit from church are now almost as tall as me, not that I am very tall to begin with. I hope to keep the tradition up for my future children to do the same as I am.


Information found @ www.ohiohistorycentral.org/w/Tuscarawas_County