Open by appointment, the Olin Heritage Center celebrates the oldest town in Jones County. Founded as Rome in 1835, Olin is now named after D. A. Olin, General Superintendent of the Olin, Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad. Discover… Why does Olin use a gazebo for their town symbol? Where was the college located? What railroad sounded their whistles through Olin until the 1970’s? And much, much more!