Mt. Victory, Hale Township. was surveyed
and laid out by R. D. Miller, on August 23, 1851. the
land upon which the town was laid out belonged to the estate
of Cyrus Dille. It was soon to be sold at
administrator's sale. Samuel McCulloch had just laid
out the town of Ridgeway and for the interest of that
village desired to prevent the starting of another town four
miles east. Mr. McCulloch made an effort to out bid
all others at this sale and turn it into pasture. Ezra
Dille was on the alert and bid off the land and was
returning home when he was met by Thomas McCall who asked,
"Who won?" "We did." said Ezra Dille. Thomas
McCall shouted, "Victory! Victory!" the name shall be "Mt.
Victory!" and by that name the village has been known.
CELEBRATING
52 YEARS
1959-- The Plaza Inn
Restaurant opened with 42 seats
1964-- The Coach Room
and the Village Green were added with 150 seats
1971--March 1st. a fire
started in the kitchen. The Plaza was rebuilt adding on the Loft and
opened in late December 1971.
1972--First damage to
the canopy
1988--Plaza Inn named to
Restaurant Hall of Fame
1990-- A 2700' sod grass
landing air strip was added
1992--Edward Elliott, SR
died
2005--November-the
canopy was badly damaged.
2007
BEST OF OHIO--Readers' choice Best family-owned
restaurant
2008-- BEST
CREAM PIES BEST
BREAKFAST
2009- HARDIN MOTOR'S
AND MINI MART BURNT
Readers of "Country
Living"
serving you!!!
