Mark Sebastian Jordan

History Knox Mark Sebastian Jordan authors a History Knox column each Saturday morning on Knox Pages. MOUNT VERNON — I love finding quaint slice-of-life stories in old area newspapers. But […]

During the War of 1812, blockhouses became important defensive sites for early settlers. It was from this blockhouse in Mansfield (now relocated to South Park) that John Laylan left to make his way to Mount Vernon in early September of 1812. Credit: Mark Sebastian Jordan

This Civil War-era engraving shows soldiers playing chuck-luck, or chuck-a-luck. The game has been around for a very long time.

History Knox Mark Sebastian Jordan authors a History Knox column which is published each Saturday at Knox Pages. MOUNT VERNON — Browsing an old newspaper, I found a fascinating little […]

This famous image of Jonathan Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, first appeared in H. S. Knapp’s History of the Pioneer and Modern Times of Ashland County in 1862.

History Knox Mark Sebastian Jordan authors his History Knox column each Saturday in Knox Pages. MOUNT VERNON — You might not want to believe everything an 8-year-old tells you. That […]

History Knox Mark Sebastian Jordan authors a History Knox piece that publishes each Saturday morning in Knox Pages GAMBIER — I was delighted to hear from Dr. Howard Sacks at […]

MOUNT VERNON — In 1993, budding young writer Mark Sebastian Jordan had a once-in-a-lifetime chance to work as a background actor — an extra — in a Hollywood movie. Figuring […]

MOUNT VERNON — In 1993, budding young writer Mark Sebastian Jordan had a once-in-a-lifetime chance to work as a background actor — an extra — in a Hollywood movie. Figuring […]

History Knox Mark Sebastian Jordan authors a History Knox column each Saturday morning for Knox Pages. MOUNT VERNON — I wanted to double back and explore the career of a […]