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1853

The Columbus, Piqua, and Indiana railroad opened on July 4, 1853, with John R. Hilliard, a native of Piqua, Ohio.

Hilliard was a prominent member of the railroad’s Board of Directors and purchased land along what he knew would be the right-of-way, then platted and recorded the village on September 1, 1853.

1854

In 1854, a post office was established in Hilliard’s Station and the word “Station” was dropped from the town name.

1869

The Village of Hilliard became incorporated on July 13, 1869 with a population of 280 residents.

Shortly after in 1869, with approximately 280 residents, general stores, churches, schools, and a post office were constructed creating what is now known as the City of Hilliard.

1872

By 1872, the greatest concentration of houses was located on Main and Center Streets, with a scattering on the side streets of Norwich, Wayne and Columbia.

A one-story commercial building built prior to 1872 and owned by John Westerweller was converted to a two-story commercial structure by the 1oca1 chapter of Masons which used the upper floor as a masonic hall.

1886

In 1886, the first railroad station was built on the north side of the tracks, west of Main Street.

1892

In 1892, a creamery was built on Columbia Street.

1915

The first local utility in Hilliard was established in 1915 with the incorporation of the Hilliard Power and Light Company, although its capacity was somewhat limited.

1960

Even after the word Station was dropped from the name, many people continued to call the area Hilliards until it became a city in 1960.

1962

After 1962, the depot was relocated (moved) to Weaver Park by the Northwest Franklin County Historical Society.

1986

Historic Development of Hilliard, 1986 City of Hilliard

2014

Norwich Township, in cooperation with the City of Hilliard, created a 9/11 Reflection Garden in the front lawn of the Safety Services Building, located at 5181 Northwest Parkway, Hilliard, dedicated on September 11, 2014.

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