Weller Pottery

Weller Pottery was founded by Samuel Weller in Fultonham, Ohio in 1872. The original pottery consisted of a small cabin and one kiln. The initial products produced by Weller included flower pots, crocks, bowls, and vases.

In 1882, Mr. Weller moved the pottery to Zanesville, Ohio. In 1885, William Long became partners with Weller and moved his Lonhuda Faience Company to Zanesville. Long's partnership with Weller dissolved in less than one year. Weller continued to produce Lonhuda pottery but changed its name to Weller Louwelsa. The Louwelsa name originated from the first three letters "Lou" of his daughter's name, Louise, and "Wel" from his last name. The "SA" was reportedly taken from his initials.

Weller continued to produce art pottery until the company went out of business in 1948.

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