Wolcott House Museum Complex ~ 1031 River Road, Maumee, Ohio 43537 ~ Phone (419) 893-9602

WOLCOTT HOUSE MUSEUM COMPLEX

Across the Maumee River from Fort Meigs, you can take a leisurely afternoon tour of the Wolcott House Museum Complex. James Wolcott became a prosperous businessman and community activist during the late 1820's and early 1830's. He was also prominent in the devlopment of the city of Maumee, engaging in various businesses. His many interests included dry goods, grocery and hardware stores, as well as the shipping business along the Maumee River.
Mary Wells Wolcott was the daughter of the famous Indian agent and scout, William Wells She was also the grand-daughter of Miami Chief Little Turtle. Mary's Native American heritage prompted her kindness, understanding and sympathy toward the Native Americans of the Maumee Valley as they were slowly driven from their lands.

Wolcott House is currently the headquarters of the Maumee Valley Historical Society and is a center for the preservation and interpretation of the heritage of the Maumee Valley. * visit the official Wolcott House Website.

* Maumee Valley Historical Society

The Log Cabin The Greek Revival Village House The Depot The Salt Box Farmhouse

The tour begins here

Wolcott House Museum Complex 1031 River Road, Maumee, Ohio 43537 Phone (419) 893-9602 (15 min. West of Downtown Toledo)
April through December	Wednesday	1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
April through December	Thursday	1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
April through December	Friday	1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
April through December	Saturday	1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
April through December	Sunday	1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Office open Mon. - Fri. 9:00-5:00
Closed Major Holidays

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Last Updated: 12/10/2008

URL: http://users.ipfw.edu/zeppp/history/wolcott.html