A photographic history of Delphos and surrounding communities, a joint effort of more than a half-dozen local researchers, has been published.

Reflections: A pictorial History of Delphos, Landeck, Ottoville and Fort Jennings, Ohio, presented in conjunction with the 150^th anniversary of the founding of Delphos in 2001, features more than 275 rare and historic photographs, some never before published. This historical volume chronicles the history of these four associated communities from their earliest settlement to the 1960’s with a comprehensive history including historical facts and anecdotes.

Authors are Bob Ebbeskotte, Bob Holdgreve, Marilyn Wagner and Helen Kaverman of Delphos; Rita Turnwald of Ottoville; and Elmer Von Lehmden and Larry Schimmoeller of Fort Jennings.

Published by The Donning Company Publishers of Virginia Beach, Virginia, the largest specialty pictorial history book publisher in the United States. Reflections is the newest book in Donning’s "Portrait of America" series.

Sponsors are The Commercial Bank, I&K Distributors and Central Soya, all of Delphos.

Copies of Reflections can be purchased for $37.05 including tax.

Add $3.50 per book if you would like your book mailed to you.
Ordered books are also available for pick up in Delphos, Ottoville and Fort Jennings.

Checks should be made payable to Delphos Canal Commission.
Send to Delphos Canal Commission, PO Box 112, Delphos, OH 45833

For more information, please contact Bob Ebbeskotte at 419-692-0752 evenings or send e-mail to ebby@wcoil.com.

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