SENIOR TRAVEL IN OHIO



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Seniors Search Out Jackson Center, Ohio

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Since 1952, Jackson Center has been the home of the popular Airstream travel trailers and motor homes. And that is how I discovered this village. Senior travelers will discover Jackson Center is a village of 1,500 residents.

Jackson Center started May 4, 1835 with 24 lots. Businesses in the area included dry goods stores, a shoe shop, a blacksmith shop, an undertaking and wagon shop, a cabinet maker, a hotel known as the Carter House, Heinler Hardware, a drug store, a bicycle and musical instrument shop, a restaurant, a bakery and ice cream parlor, a seamstress, a hat shop and a well equipped dental office.

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There was a newspaper published by J.G. Sailor. Two early physicians were Dr. Holsten and M.M. Carter. At one time as many as five physicians served the community of Jackson Center.

Seniors Enjoy Great Small Town Flavor

Although Jackson Center was one of the last Shelby County settlements to be established, the village grew rapidly. Throughout the years the people of Jackson Center have found many ways to entertain themselves. Home town musicians got together and organized a band, not only for their own satisfaction, but to give street concerts during the summer months, and lead parades on Memorial Day.

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On Saturday nights ice-cream socials were held on church lawns. They served homemade ice cream and cake. There was a picture-house that showed silent movies to the patrons. Anyone remember those?

 And Then There is The Airstream Trailer

Some come in person and see how Airstream Trailers are made. Anyway you slice Jackson Center, the principal business and center of the economy is always Airstream. Airstream legacy and history is displayed in front of the company’s headquarters in Jackson Centre. Senior visitors will see lots of antique trailers all lined up right in a row.

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There is just something about being an Airstream Trailer owner and sharing your experiences with other owners. The head of my department at the University years back pulled his Airstream to national rallies for owners all over the country. They were always huge. Ross dearly loved his Airstream. Many continue to say that Airstream is the Rolls Royce in the world of travel trailers.

 Seniors, enjoy a stop in  Jackson Center. Perhaps after you visit, you may even consider owning one of these unique shiny travel trailers. -jeb

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