Announcing 2024 Winner
FLAT JOHN DUNLAP CONTEST
MILO HENSON
1st Grade - Pleasant Run Elementary
2024 Flat John Dunlap Contest
The Coleraine Historical Society teamed with Elementary Schools in the Township for the “Flat John Dunlap Contest”. Much like the well-known “Flat Stanley”; we were curious to see where John Dunlap traveled this Summer.
Who is John Dunlap?
John Dunlap was a surveyor from Coleraine, Ireland. In 1790 he surveyed the land at the bend in the Great Miami River. He staked out 106 acres and oversaw the construction of the fortified settlement called Dunlap’s Station. In 1794 when Colerain became a Township, John Dunlap served as the first Clerk.
FLAT JOHN DUNLAP CONTEST
The Coleraine Historical Society is teaming with Elementary Schools in the Township for the “Flat John Dunlap Contest”. Much like the well-known “Flat Stanley”; we are curious to see where John Dunlap will travel this Summer.
Students who attend any elementary School in Colerain Township are encouraged to color the picture and take Flat John Dunlap with you on your Summer Adventures. Participants are asked to take pictures of themselves with their Flat John Dunlap and email them to The Coleraine Historical Society at colerainehistorical@outlook.com
Be sure to include Name, Age, School, Grade and phone Number
Pictures received will be displayed on Coleraine Historical Society website.
Project timeline is May 1 to August 31.
5 pictures will be randomly selected from entries and the 5 children will:
Questions? Contact
Debby Scheid
Coleraine Historical Society
colerainehistorical@outlook.com
Click on link below to print the Flat John Dunlap Contest RULES and PICTURE
Check out the travels of "Flat John Dunlap" below