Wellston High School - X Ray Yearbook (Wellston, OH)

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Much of Wellston’s Heritage Still Remains Some of the homes of early elision residents still remain. Although these homes have been modified to some extent, much of the original structure has been preserved. The bottom picture, the residence of Attorney Henry Willard, was erected in 1830 by Patrick Shearer, a farm resident. It was also known as the McGuire and Ed Blanchard property. The top right picture, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar J. Leach, is the oldest structure standing in W elision today. Constructed in 1817, this farm house was originally owned by H. F. Austin. The bottom picture is an artist’s interpretation of the Oscar Leach home and surrounding farm land as it mat have looked in 1817.

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Lasting Memories Although much of W elision's glory was short-lived, the history of its tremendous growth and exciting moments will forever he impressed upon the minds of those who experienced such times. Just as Harvey Wells came to Welision, saw its future, and conquered depression and hard times, we, the students of WHS, should approach life in the same manner. Pictured at top right is the monument huilt to honor elision’s founder. Harvey Wells. Pictured in the middle are photographs shotting the fire which destroyed much of the block which contained the old Lincoln Hotel. Pictured at bottom right is an early mode of transportation.