Here's Bluffton in 1880
If you've ever wondered what the layout of Bluffton was like in 1880, here's the answer. In two different pieces are portions of a Bluffton plat map from that year.
You'll notice several interesting things:
• College Avenue is called Blanchard Avenue
• Lawn Avenue is called Mill Street
• There's no bridge over Riley Creek at Jefferson Street
There's lots more and we'll let you discover it by examining the map.

Stories Posted This Week
Thursday, July 17, 2025
- Cross is Champion in three 2025 State Fair riding events
- July 21 planning commission items include Vine St. closure for practice field
- Forky asks a question: Can a new diet result in significant changes?
- July 22 Twin Town event with Mindelheim, home of GROB-Werke
- Sign up for Bluffton's Got Talent at Bluffton Public Library