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
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Friday, July 18, 2025
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