The incorporated village of Rockford, Ohio was known as Shanesville, then Shane’s Crossing, before being renamed Rockford by the post office. An early settler in the area was Anthony Madore, a French-Indian who established a trading post there. Although the records do not indicate the year in which he arrived, he died around 1815. Anthony Shane, also a French-Indian, filed his plot to the town of Shanesville in 1820.
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Situated near Rockford, on U.S. Route 127 between Celina and Van Wert, Ohio, the business offers a variety of garden and landscape products, along with year-round services, such as stump removal, mowing, snow removal, tiling and others. Its location, hours, and contacts are given.
http://www.aagreenhouse.com/
The adult, children’s and outreach programs of the congregation in Rockford, Ohio are discussed, and a schedule of weekly services, calendar of events, and leadership contacts are included. Worship videos may be viewed.
http://www.nhccrockford.com/
The web publication offers news, sports and event information for the Mendon, Rockford and Willshire areas, along with a church directory, school news, and an events calendar.
http://www.parkwayindependent.com/
Rockford Area Development Corporation / Rockford Chamber of Commerce
Presented by RADC and RCOC, the community guide features a profile of the village, its schools, community services, and points of interest, as well as an overview of RADC’s work in promoting economic development and the work of the RCOC in providing business opportunities to the area.
http://www.rockfordalive.org/
Established in 1902-1903, the public library in Rockford, Ohio is featured. Its location, hours of operation, program schedules, and information about its research and online resources are included.
http://www.rcpubliclibrary.org/
The official village site offers contacts and an overview of the village administrative offices, police department, and other services, as well as directions, a community calendar, and a history of the village.
http://www.rockfordohio.org/
Shanes Crossing Historical Society
The non-profit organization’s function is to discover, collect and house material that illustrates the history of the Rockford, Ohio area, making historical artifacts and information available to the public, by way of exhibits, publications, meetings and other events.
http://www.shanescrossinghistorical.org/
