Arcanum was laid out in 1849. Arcanum is the birthplace of Jena Powell, politician.
- CountyDarke County
- Population2,347 (2020 U.S. Census)
Arcanum was laid out in 1849. Arcanum is the birthplace of Jena Powell, politician.
Arcanum, Ohio gifts and souvenirs: 21 designs made from Arcanum's own map, landmarks and history, from $16 to $95. Printed to order and shipped free in the USA.
| Popular | Price |
|---|---|
| Arcanum Hometown Ornament | $23 |
| Arcanum Vintage Travel Poster | from $40 |
| Arcanum Varsity Crewneck | from $57 |
| Arcanum Est. Tee | from $33 |
| Arcanum Town Line Mug | from $26 |
| Arcanum Market Tote | $37 |
Ceramic keepsake, gold ribbon, in 3 styles
Its landmark photo in a classic travel-poster layout
A local landmark photo as a gallery print
Map of local landmarks, washable fabric
Heavy-blend fleece, street map printed on the back
Red heavy-blend crewneck, knit-stitch town print
Soft Bella+Canvas jersey
Kids' Bella+Canvas jersey, youth sizes
Bella+Canvas toddler jersey
Bella+Canvas baby bodysuit
Glossy ceramic, dishwasher safe
Weatherproof, for the front walk
24″×16″, printed coir-look fibers, rubber back
12″×12″ printed wood, ready to hang
Soft-touch, zip cover
A local landmark photo with the town name, 18″×18″
Sturdy all-over-print tote
Glossy top, cork back
Soft fleece, 50″×60″
20 oz, double-wall stainless
The town's earliest Sanborn fire-insurance map, drawn building by building and hand-coloured, from the Library of Congress
Arcanum was laid out in 1849. The Greenville and Miami railroad arrived to Arcanum in 1852, connecting it to Dayton and much of the outside world. This helped contribute to the majority of its economic prosperity. Arcanum received its name in November 1848 when two engineers were given the task by John Gunder. Gunder instructed the men to "select a name and have one that is not on the map of the globe." Between the first requirement and the dark, foggy November weather, the men chose "Arcanum," which conveniently means "secret, hidden." A post office has been in operation at Arcanum since 1852.
Adapted (trimmed) from the Wikipedia article Arcanum, Ohio, revision 1373987892 by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
We share a part of every Arcanum sale with local partners, and we'd love to print from your collection. Old photographs, maps and postcards make the best keepsakes.
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2 free coloring pages of Arcanum, each traced from a photo of a local landmark. Print them at home, at school or for story hour.
Arcanum's population was 2,347 in the 2020 U.S. Census, up from 2,129 in 2010.
A view of Arcanum
A view of Arcanum