About this Event
Delaware County Historical Society volunteer Beverly Larson will discuss the history of the Dublin Road compound known as A five-member board of trustees purchased a former resort known as the Ohio White Sulphur Springs Resort, 18 miles north of Columbus, and the first six girls were admitted to the State Reform and Industrial School for Girls in 1869. The Dublin Road facility was renamed often over the years. It previously was known as the Girls Industrial School, the Girls Industrial Home and Scioto Village. and Riverview Correctional Facility.
A five-member board of trustees purchased a former resort known as the Ohio White Sulphur Springs Resort, 18 miles north of Columbus on the banks of the Scioto River, and the first six girls were admitted to the State Reform and Industrial School for Girls in 1869.
The school’s original purpose was “the reformation of exposed, helpless, evil disposed, and vicious girls.” The term “incorrigible” was added in 1878.
After a fire destroyed several of the buildings in 1874, the State of Ohio rebuilt the destroyed structures and, over the years, added several additional buildings. By the turn of the century, the home had 11 buildings, including eight cottages housing 40 to 50 girls each. Renowned architect Frank Packard designed some of the buildings.
The girls who lived there performed domestic chores and learned various vocational trades, including basket-making, music, sewing and stenography. The girls also attended school, where they studied reading, writing, spelling, arithmetic, geography, literature and U.S. history.
In the 1960s, the home became part of the Ohio Youth Commission. The Department of Youth Services took over in 1981.
Larson lived near the school for 10 years and her mother worked in the business office. ALL 2024 PROGRAMS ARE SPONSORED BY WILLOW BROOK CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES. WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THEIR SUPPORT.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Barn at Stratford, 2690 Stratford Road, Delaware, United States
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