Sandusky County Historical Society Museum

514 Birchard Avenue

Fremont, Ohio

419-332-0303

419-547-7280

www.sanduskycountyhistory.org

History of the Home:

The building which currently houses the Sandusky County Historical Society Museum was built

in 1884.  The cost of the Victorian style home was $14,000  and was considered to be the

finest home in Fremont.  It was a wedding present for Carrie June, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

David June, upon her marriage to Martin Holderman on Sept. 10, 1884.  The wedding was

held at the June home, which at the time was located on the corner of Park Avenue (then

known as Main Street) and Birchard Avenue.  That home was removed in 1914.  The reception

was held in the newly-constructed residence.

Another beautiful reception was held in the home after the marriage of Clarrisa Marie Holderman

to Doctor Marcel Wesley Sherwood of Texas on June 22, 1912.

For many years the home was known as the Holderman home, and remained in the family until

1942, when it was sold by the heirs to the Beth Israel Congregation.  It served as a religious,

educational and social center for the Jewish community of Fremont and the surrounding area.

Declining membership was a deciding factor in selling the property.

In 1977, a strong wind caused structural damage to the porch, which had to be removed.

The Sandusky County Historical Society purchased the property in 1981, enabling the or-

ganization to house their various artifacts under one roof.  In addition, a large room on

the first floor serves as a meeting room for programs and lectures.

(Note:  The above was researched and written by Alice Plihall.)

Hours: 

Tuesday         3 pm -7 pm

Wednesday   1pm - 5 pm

Thursday        1pm - 5 pm

Sunday           1pm - 5 pm

Open through December 18, 2008.

Closed Thanksgiving Day.

If you group would like to stop in during our closed time, please call 419-547-7280,

and we will be happy to accommodate you and arrange a special tour.