Hancock County Historical Museum

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Chief Logan

    Q: What year did Logan's Massacre occur?
    A: 1774

    Q: The attack on Logan's family took place in what area?
    A: Yellow Creek, Ohio.

    Q:John Logan is what kind of chief?
    A: Mingo Native American

    Q: Logan attacked settlements west of what river?
    A: Monongahela River

    Q: The attack on Chief Logan and his subesequent reprisals on the white settlers occured one year before what great war?
    A: Revolutionary War

  • Chester's Teapot

    Q: Who built the world's largest teapot?
    A: William Devon

    Q: What year was the teapot built?
    A: 1938

    Q: What was the original use of the teapot?
    A: Hotdog Stand

    Q: How tall is the teapot?
    A: 17 feet

    Q: What is the teapot made of?
    A: Wood

  • Homer Laughlin China

    Q: Homer Laughlin China Company was founded in what year?
    A: 1871

    Q: What world famous dinner ware is manufactured at Homer Laughlin?
    A: Fiesta Ware

    Q: How many people does Homer Laughlin employ?
    A: Around 1,100
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    Q: Who is the director of Homer Laughlin China Company?
    A: Dave Conley

    Q: Homer Laughlin was opereated by what families?
    A: Aaron and Wells families.

  • Weirton E.S.O.P
    (We will be adding questions to this at a later date. )