Famous - and Rooted in Green

Click below to learn about our famous (and infamous) individuals that were born, raised, or otherwise tied to the history of Green Township.
Buzz Fazio - bowling legend, founder of the PBA

Lewis Miller - One of America's greatest inventors and industrialists
Savilla Kring Poling - the first licensed female Evangelist
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John R. Buchtel - founder of Buchtel College, which became the University of Akron
​Clark Vandersall Poling - one of the 'Four Chaplains' that perished in the sinking of the Dorchester during World War II
George W. Crouse - businessman, U.S. Representative, and Civil War Veteran
GREEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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...bringing together those people interested in history, and especially those interested in the history of Green, Ohio.
 
We believe that understanding the history of our community is basic to our democratic way of life, gives us a better understanding of our state and nation, and promotes a better appreciation of our American Heritage.  More about our Mission

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