Wellston is a city in Jackson County, in the southeastern part of Ohio. The community was founded as an iron and coal producing center in 1873, and named for Harvey Wells, a member of the Ohio Constitutional Convention. Wellston was incorporated as a village in 1876. Hamden is north of Wellston, and Coalton is southwest of the city.
Recommended Resources
A history and profile of the southeastern Ohio city, founded in 1873, are put forward on its official web site, along with contacts for its administrative, departmental and elected officials, a city phone directory, and guide to local points of interest and events.
http://cityofwellston.org/
City of Wellston Division of Police
The WPD serves as the law enforcement department for Wellston, Ohio. Its chief of police and other department members are introduced, and an overview of the department’s community and law enforcement programs, an officers memorial, and other resources.
http://www.wellstonpolice.org/
First Baptist Church of Wellston, Ohio
A Sunday and Wednesday service schedule is posted, along with an introduction to the Wellston, Ohio congregation’s pastor, Sunday message outlines, and an overview of the church’s beliefs and practices.
http://www.fbcwellston.org/
Jenkins Memorial Health Facility
A non-profit organization, the health facility in Wellston, Ohio provides rehabilitation services, long-term nursing care, dementia care, and assisted living services. Its admissions policies, an overview of the facilities, and employment opportunities are presented.
http://www.jenkinsmemorialhealthfacility.org/
Wellston Area Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is a membership organization comprised of Wellston, Ohio area businesses and professional people. A member listing is put forward, along with an overview of the membership policies, local information and a calendar of events.
http://www.wellstonchamber.net/
The public school administrative district for the City of Wellston, Ohio operates Wellston High School, Wellston Middle School, Wellston Intermediate School, and Bundy Elementary School, each of which are featured, with schedules, faculty contacts, and announcements.
http://www.wcs.k12.oh.us/
Held on the Tuesday through Saturday after Labor Day each year, the downtown Wellston, Ohio event offers a karaoke contest, parades, contests for adults and youth, a car and motorcycle show, pet show, line dancing, music and other entertainment venues. Its schedules, sponsors, and history are featured.
http://www.wellstoncoalfestival.com/
The WFD is a combination career/paid on-call department serving the City of Wellston, Ohio, and providing mutual aid services to all of Vinton and Jackson counties. Its personnel, hiring policies and apparatus are introduced, along with fire call statistics, prevention programs, and video.
http://www.wellstonfd.net/
The local informational resource for the Wellston, Ohio area features daily news, an event calendar, area photographs and the ability to send online postcards using an image of Wellston, a classified section, and other information, such as a blog.
http://www.wellstonforum.com/
