"Paul Johnson collected 3,479 pencil sharpeners and displayed them in a one-room shed in his yard in Carbon Hill. He died July 2010; collection at the Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center," the Roadside America reports..

"This very small museum of ~3,400 unique pencil sharpeners has moved from its original location at the Johnson's home. After Paul died last year, his wife and family agreed to "loan" the museum to the Hocking Hills Tourism Association's Welcome Center in Logan so that many more folks could see it

"The interior shelves are newly painted and lit, but has the same layout as Paul intended. The variety is astounding. Almost anything you can imagine has been made into a pencil sharpener at some point, and there's a good chance you'll find it here!"

"The Pencil Sharpener Museum is the result of over 20 years of collecting by Ohio local, Rev. Paul A. Johnson. His wife gave him a couple of car-shaped sharpeners in the late 1980s, and his zeal for collecting was born," the Atlas Obscura says.

"The sharpeners lived in a pre-fab shed in Johnson’s backyard, growing over time to over 3400 at the time he passed away in 2010. His family was holding onto them when salvation for the whole collection – and the shed – came calling in 2011. It was the Hocking Hills Welcome Center, happy to take on the job of collection custodian, and everything was moved over to their site in South Logan. 

"Just like any museum, the collection has been meticulously cataloged and preserved in protective cases. There are sharpening cars, toys, Garfields, Mickeys, Tweetybirds, tractors, airplanes, trains, U.S. presidents, panda bears. There are old ones and new ones, and some shelf-mounted classics you generally only see at the library. Try to be sharp on your puns though—the staff has heard them all."

"One of our favorite things to do on a road trip is to visit off-beat, quirky museums. The Paul A. Johnson Pencil Sharpener Museum in the beautiful Hocking Hills of Ohio is said to be the largest collection of pencil sharpeners in the world! Sporting over 3400 pencil sharpeners, the museum offers a nostalgic look at getting to the point," the Midlife Road Trip says.

"Paul Johnson’s amazing collection and the shed in which he housed it, was donated to the Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center in 2010. Many visitors to the museum stay on the lookout for unique pencil sharpeners which they purchase and donate to the museum.

"The Paul A. Johnson Pencil Sharpener Museum is open to the public Mondays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the museum is free (or we luckily timed our visit when someone was on break:) The Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center is located at 13178 State Route 664 South, Logan, Ohio."

"Stop by the Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center and visit one of the more unique museums you will see, the Paul A. Johnson Pencil Sharpener Museum," the Ohio.org says.

"Reverend Paul Johnson began his collection more than 20 years ago. This amazing collection of more than 3,400 pencil sharpeners has been featured in national magazines and is reputed to be the largest collection in America.

"The Paul A. Johnson Pencil Sharpener Museum is open to the public Mondays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m."

"The Paul A. Johnson Pencil Sharpener Museum in Logan, Ohio is a tiny place with a huge collection of over 3,000 pencil sharpeners. It started in 1989 when a gentleman by the name of Paul Johnson received a little gift after recently retiring. His wife, Charlotte, bought him two little metal cars. This fueled an idea that Paul drove to what you see on display today," the Ohio Traveler says.

"The wide variety of pencil sharpeners is amazing. When you take a close look at these miniature art forms, you can appreciate the imagination behind this eclectic collection. It is interesting to hear the excitement of people of every age examining the pieces declaring, “Look at this one” or “Found my favorite.”

"Heck, there’s even a monster sharpener that belches after devouring pencil shavings. Sharpeners take the form of globes, skateboards, people, animals, you-name-it. And they are constructed from just about any material under the sun."

"Tucked next to the Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center in Logan, the Paul A. Johnson Pencil Sharpener Museum pays tribute to the trusty schoolroom staple. Paul A. Johnson, a retired minister, began the collection in 1988 after his wife bought him a small collection of transportation-themed pencil sharpeners as a whimsical Christmas gift," the Ohio Magazine says..

"Once the collection outgrew an office at the couple’s home, they built a small shed in their backyard to accommodate the sharpeners that range from cars to furniture to famous landmarks. “One of his prized pencil sharpeners was the twin towers from New York,” says Charlotte.

"When the collection outgrew its original shed, the Johnsons built a larger one and invited the public to see the array of pencil sharpeners by making an appointment or just stopping by.

Prior to Paul’s death in 2010, he asked that the collection stay together, and that’s when the Hocking Hills Tourism Association stepped in to move the museum, building and all. Now, guests can stop in to see the collection any time the Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center is open."

"Stop by the Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center and visit one of the more unique museums you will see, the Paul A. Johnson Pencil Sharpener Museum," the Explore Hocking Hills says.

"Reverend Paul Johnson began his collection more than 20 years ago. This amazing collection of more than 3,400 pencil sharpeners has been featured in national magazines and is reputed to be the largest collection in America.

"Who collects pencil sharpeners? Rev Paul Johnson of Carbon Hill, Ohio, did for nearly 20 years, and his eccentric collection of thousands – America’s largest – is on display in a dedicated shed at the Hocking Hills Welcome Center in Logan," the Lonely Planet says..

"You’ll find US presidents, panda bears, the Eiffel Tower, skateboards, a monster that belches... The oldest dates from 1906, and the rarest is probably the World Trade Center."

"Inside this whimsical little museum, you'll find more than 3,400 pencil sharpeners. It's a quirky collection that's fascinating to see," the Only In Your State reports..

"With a collection this massive, the labeled sections make it more convenient to browse. You'll be surprised by how many categories there are.

"With 4.5 stars and a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence, this quirky museum is a must-stop the next time you're in the Hocking Hills region."

"This is such a cute little museum with so many pencil sharpeners! So very interesting! Take your time to enjoy them all!"

"Stopped here twice last Summer - once with my five children (3 months to 10 years old) and once with my Scout Troop (aged 11 to 16). They each enjoyed a ten minute stop here, surprisingly the older Scouts more than my own young children. Everyone rushed around trying to figure out which was their favorite one."

"It's actually a shack that Paul Johnson had on his property. After his death, his widow turned it over to the county, and it was relocated to their welcome center, where it's nestled in among their gorgeous gardens. They faithfully recorded and re-created the collection exactly as he had arranged it. What fun to see a miniature orchestra, a fleet of airplanes, a number of monuments--all pencil sharpeners. While theere, take advantage of their superb visitors' center."

"Stopped to check out the visitors center and stumbled upon this. So cute! How dedicated someone was to collect all of these. Probably a proud moment. Worth a stop to both this and the visitor center which was very helpful to get maps, etc."

"Who knew there were so many types of pencil sharpeners? This exhibit is in a small building adjacent to the Hocking Hills Visitor Center in Logan, OH. It's worth a short visit."

"As mentioned in another review, it is adjacent to the visitors center. Kids would love it. The setting is lovely for photos."

"It is a neat place, with some cool things to look at. Definitely worth the 10 minute pit stop."

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