Facebook has provided opportunities to socialize and connect with others since its development. This ultimate social network is constantly evolving and innovating, allowing its members to keep in touch despite demanding and hectic lifestyles.

So it’s certainly no surprise that a new group has emerged, inspiring participants to recite memories or define what makes Wooster so unique—from an individualized perspective.

“You know you’re from Wooster if” is an open group on Facebook, designed with a Wooster postcard as the identifying photo. It is currently 2,576 members strong, and growing.

So how do you know you’re from Wooster? The 6,689 posts report personalized and subjective memories, laughs and photos. After a post, conversation is then sparked; jogging other memories and doing exactly what Facebook was meant to do—connect people by their differences and their similarities.

A black and white photo of the public library, which, a member explained, was located on the corner of Larwill and Market streets, is one of several photos posted on the group’s wall. And naturally, a picture of a Coccia House pizza made its way on the site, reminding the residents of Wooster of this staple.

One member facilitated discussion about the best memory from the Wayne County Fair, yet another hallmark of Wooster and Wayne County. This post alone generated 62 responses. Such memories included “the food, and walking around seeing all your friends, laughing and having a great time” wrote one user, and another reported “the zipper” as her best memory.

“Who remembers Nollettis Bakery? I was a waitress there - it was my first job,” prompted another member, gathering eight replies.

Perhaps it’s the nostalgia that has driven the participants thus far, but other towns have identical groups—the phenomenon is catching on. “You know you’re from Rittman if,” “You know you’re from Holmes County when,” and “You know you’re from Creston if,” are just three others that have made their way into the Facebook world along with the Wooster group.

Meanwhile, another member reminisces about a lost service: “does anyone remember the old Texaco station at the point of Cleveland and Burbank Roads? I think it later became a florist shop (maybe Green Thumb). That was such a cool building. I used to buy popsicles and fudgesicles there,” she said, producing 18 comments with her recollection.

One reflective black and white photo reminds of a lost treasure: Freedlander’s department store in its thriving state, with community members gathered around, waiting to pile in and do their shopping. Still, others recall their teenage years. A user posted a picture of one of the Wooster schools, and prompted users to list where they attended high school, comparing and contrasting what is now Cornerstone Elementary to the new high school. This post raked in 117 responses, one of which included, “(I attended) the old one. Had to wear coat to classes on the north side in the winter.” Another Facebook user wrote “class of 95. We were the first to graduate from the new high school but spent three years in the old one.”

Additionally, one member wrote “how many out-of-staters are homesick since reading this? I am!” In response, another user commented “I just visited a month or so ago. It’s a great place to visit.” Others encourage those who have relocated to visit Wooster, and other posts suggest a gathering is in order.

And if the open group is any indication of the connection to the town or the quality of relationships that have been established, then Facebook is only the beginning of a long walk down memory lane.

To add to the group, go to the search bar at the very top of Facebook’s website. Type in “you know you’re from Wooster if,” and the group should pop up. Click on it, then select “ask to join group” at the top right corner.