THE EXTRAORDINARY HISTORY OF KELLEYS ISLAND

vol. 1: 1810-1861 and vol. 2: 1862-1865
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Everything you wanted to know about the
unique and extraordinary history of
Kelleys Island, Ohio
    

Who were these people who journeyed to Ohio's frontier?

What was life like in the 1800's, isolated on an island in Lake Erie?

What did they do to pass the time?

How did they travel across the lake in the winter?

What role did the island soldiers play in the Civil War?

Did your ancestors have an island connection?

Click on these books for the answers!


Author

Leslie Korenko brings together all the tales told by these island pioneers.

 

You can read all their stories and share their secrets in the Kelleys Island series of books.

Leslie Korenko

LKorenko@msn.com

 


Check out the posters:

Windows of Kelleys Is.

Doors of Kelleys Island

and

Barns of Kelleys Island

Reading history can be fun, but wearing a  little  island history is even better.

      Check out this series of T-shirts featuring historic island pictures like the world famous Glacial Grooves.  You can't get these items anywhere else but here or at one of the island festivals. So if you aren't planning a trip to the island soon, check out the cool stuff we have to offer. 












Considering a trip to the island? Why not stay at the Cottage on Sunset, a wonderfully comfortable and private home. Click the pic for more information.