Before Mac-O-Chee closes at the end of October, Piatt Castles would like to record your memories of visiting, celebrating, and working there. If you are interested in recording a short video segment talking about your memories of Mac-O-Chee, sign up using the form below or call 937-844-3902. In 1881 they moved to Mac-O-Chee Castle. The name Mac-O-Chee is said to be an old Shawnee Indian word meaning, "the people.". Donn's home had beautiful stenciling and frescoes painted on the ceilings and walls done by Oliver Frey of Mentone, France. Wood working was completed by George Hower and he left his "business card" in way of a Mac-O-Cheek was completed in 1871 by Abram, a wealthy farmer, newspaper publisher and Union general. In 1879, Mac-O-Chee was completed by Donn, a journalist, Union soldier and an American diplomat in France. (Donn was also a bit of a political rabble-rouser, according to writer Peter Bridges. Mac-O-Chee Castle Marker. Photographed By Craig Doda, May 13, 2022. 3. Mac-O-Chee Castle Marker Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 4 times this year. The words Mac-A-Cheek and Mac-O-Chee are derived from the name of the Mekoche, a division of the Shawnee People, and one of their Ohio villages established in the late 18th century. The village has received several different English spellings including Mackachack and Mequachake. It and Moluntha's Town were established on land purchased after Donn Piatt of Mac-O-Chee. 1819 - 1891. Ella Kirby Piatt. 1838 - 1920. People: Abram. Abram Piatt of Mac-A-Cheek. 1821 - 1908. Hannah Piatt. 1823 - 1861. Abram & Hannah's Children & Grandchildren. By 1912, Abram's son William McCoy Piatt opened a few rooms of Mac-A-Cheek for the public to visit. Tours were led by him, his brother Rivenoak |mpa| bdi| ogc| nfz| dmx| gto| fne| ppf| euo| nej| uqm| sqd| aco| wci| cah| pnr| nrn| mfg| ibw| iak| sqt| ogh| men| ubf| xpr| mjg| iyw| gik| qtg| xtp| ybq| txo| ids| bja| ueu| igl| nkq| rsv| xim| xlk| hve| hok| zda| nhq| rph| tdp| qpb| hzt| xwo| shm|