1840s
A community picnic ground
The grove is used for community picnics, reachable from downtown Logan by canal boat for a fifteen cent fare.
1860s
Ox roasts and stump speeches
The woods become known for hotly debated political gatherings, huge ox roasts, and railroad fund raising rallies.
After the war
A thousand Union veterans
Local war hero and capitalist Col. Ferdinand Rempel, the City of Logan, and the Hocking Valley Railroad host a reunion for over 1,000 Union veterans here, with then Governor and later President William McKinley in attendance. Excursion trains could be brought in from four directions.
1994
The Olde Dutch opens
The restaurant opens in Rempel's Grove in August, serving the home style buffet it still serves today.
Today
The rail line still runs
The rail line still runs through Rempel's Grove, and the old tow paths from the canal can be seen along the Hocking River.
Pull up a chair
Join us for a homestyle meal in a family atmosphere, and browse our gift shop for unique items and Hocking Hills souvenirs. We offer banquet rooms, on and off site catering, and large pick up orders. Ask about all of our available services.
