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Visitmarionohio.com | 2018 -21- Visitmarionohio.com | 2018 -21- Owens Quarry Opera House Originally owned by John Owens in the late 1870's, the Owens Quarry Opera House was one of many small opera houses along the railways in Ohio serving as a social hot spot to watch big name entertainment. The Opera House is still quietly nestled beside the railroad on Owens Road. In the 1970's, Dennis Mattix and his wife, Donna, purchased the 27-acre portion of Owens Station. They have planted more than 7,000 trees around several architectural restorations – a covered bridge, cabins, a small Indian mound, and more. 1674 Owens Road, Marion 740.387.6754 The Buckeye Telephone Museum The Buckeye Telephone Museum offers great history of the progression of the telephone industry with memorabilia dating back to the 1800s. Located inside the CWA Union Hall. Open by appointment. 581 Bellefontaine Avenue, Marion 419-947-8676 The Women's Federation Club Home and The Barlow Art Gallery The home is a historic mansion built by the Barlow family around 1888. Currently the Mid-Ohio Fine Art Society and the Marion Women's Federation Club is offering monthly home tours and MOFAS is sponsoring showings by local and regional artists each month. 1126 East Center Street, Marion Please phone 740-361-0148 or 740-387-1366 midohiofineartsociety.org Wyandot Popcorn Museum Located under a colorful circus tent in Heritage Hall, the Wyandot Popcorn Museum is the largest, most impressive collection of popcorn wagons in the United States. These priceless wagons date back as far as the turn of the century and have been restored to their original conditions. Closed January & February. Nov., Dec., March, and April hours: 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Summer Hours: May through October 1-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, or by appointment. 169 East Church Street 740-387-4255 wyandotpopcornmus.com beside the railroad on Owens Road. In the 1970's, Dennis Mattix and his wife, Donna, purchased the 27-acre portion more than 7,000 trees around several architectural restorations – a covered bridge, cabins, a small Indian mound,