Milan's Village Square is the "center of town". Here are some interesting facts about sites you'll see there.

THE PUBLIC SQUARE was created in 1867 and trees were planted. Prior to 1867 it was a hitching post lot for horses.

THE KELLEY BUILDING was built in 1869-70 by Henry Kelley. Born in New York and orphaned as a child he went on to become a prominent Milan citizen. Captain Kelley was a sailor and master of boats on Lake Erie for 30 years.

THE TOWN HALL, first built in 1876, was destroyed almost entirely by fire in 1888. It was rebuilt that same year using the original brick walls. When it was rebuilt a clock tower was added to the building, donated by Captain Henry Kelley. In 1998 the clock tower was struck by lightening and burned but was restored to its original state.

THE GAZEBO was a project of the Milan Chamber of Commerce and was dedicated in the mid-1960's. It was refurbished in 1998 by the village of Milan.

THE CIVIL WAR MONUMENT was dedicated on July 4, 1867. The names listed on the monument represent men from the township and village who fought in the Civil War. Early photographs showed a handsome iron fence that protected the monument and it was restored in 1994 by the Milan Township Trustees.

THE "YOUNG EDISON" STATUE was a project of the Milan Garden Club. Designed by Michael Tradowsky, the statue was dedicated in 1984. The work of art shows the caring and dedicated teaching of young Thomas Edison by his mother, Nancy.

THE MILAN HISTORICAL MUSEUM COMPLEX is just 2 blocks east of the Milan Town Square.