Our Historical Landmarks

The Village of Genoa and Clay Township agreed to construct a joint township and village hall in Genoa in 1884. As a seat of government and an auditorium ("opera house"), the hall hosted village and township meetings, Memorial Day services, school graduations, community events, and theatrical productions. The hall also had a jail and served as a municipal garage. The Opera Hall was completed in 1886. 

The old school privy (Little Building) was constructed in 1870 to accommodate the students and teachers of the Genoa School until 1929. This outhouse has four entrances: one each for male students, female students, male teachers, and female teachers. 

The GAR (Grand Army of Republic) post is a fraternal organization composed of Veterans of the Union Army who served in the American Civil War. The GAR dissolved in 1956 when the last surviving member died. The GAR Hall sits behind the Town Hall, on Washington Street.