In 1840, pioneers in Fort Jennings built a log cabin that they used as a church and school. Local Catholics held their services in the cabin on Sunday mornings, and the Lutherans held theirs on Sunday afternoons.
Columbus Grove held its first Mid-Winter Fair in January 1913, later held in December & discontinued during WWI. The 3 day 1916 fair brought in 10,000 people to see the animals being shown, music, and horse-pulling contests.
The Palmer Township Mutual Insurance Company formed in 1888, served four townships. By 1922, it had grown to serve 17 townships and 4 counties, covering loss by fire, lightning, and tornadoes.