Annie Oakley, America's "Little Sure Shot," was born in northeastern Darke County, Ohio, and spent her childhood in the house on this site. At that time dense virgin forest surrounded her home, and she shot and trapped wild game to help pay the debt on the property. Through persistent practice she became an expert shot and spent several years with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, traveling extensively in America and Europe, where she exhibited before crowned heads and received a very enthusiastic reception. Eventually she became recognized as the champion lady rifle shot of the world and set a record for fancy and rapid shooting that may never be excelled by any woman.