This Week @ Monday Creek: Hocking Hills Pencil Sharpener Museum

All Photos by Gina McKnight

The illustrious Hocking Hills Pencil Sharpener Museum is gracefully nestled beside the Hocking Hills Tourist Center, located at 13178 St. Rt. 664 South, Logan, Ohio. Both locals and visitors alike are highly encouraged to make a stop at this remarkable museum. Just last week, I had the pleasure of visiting and capturing a few photographs of the museum’s extensive collection.

According to locals, the esteemed Paul A. Johnson commenced his collection of pencil sharpeners over two decades ago. The museum proudly exhibits over 3,450 of Paul’s pencil sharpeners, which have been featured in national magazines and are reputed to constitute the largest collection in the United States.

This year, the museum was further enriched by the generous donation of Frank Parades' impressive pencil sharpener collection. With this addition, the museum now showcases over 5,000 pencil sharpeners.

Cherished by numerous enthusiasts, Paul and Frank would undoubtedly be thrilled to witness the multitude of locals and tourists who visit the museum. Who would have thought there could be such a vast array of pencil sharpeners? It was a revelation for me!

Kudos to the Hocking Hills Tourism Association, the dedicated individuals who ensure the museum's continued success, and the families of Paul A. Johnson and Frank Parades for their remarkable contributions.