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The new Official 2007 Cambridge/Guernsey County Vacation Guide is here! Click here to order your free copy today! Click here to download a 2007 Vacation Guide! Cambridge is the home of the DICKENS VICTORIAN VILLAGE and theOFFICIAL PAUL BUNYAN SHOW owned by the OHIO FORESTRY ASSOCIATION, INC! Nestled at the intersection of Interstates 70 and 77 in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Cambridge is often called the "Crossroads of America." Situated between Columbus, Ohio and Wheeling, West Virginia, we are within one day's travel of eleven major U.S. cities. Guernsey County also boasts one of the most scenic stretches of the National Road in the state. Visit the Living Word Outdoor Drama, Ohio's Passion Play, the Hopalong Cassidy Museum, dedicated to our hometown boy, William Boyd who portrayed the beloved cowboy, Salt Fork State Park, the largest state park in Ohio, our glass factories and museums, Seneca Lake the third largest lake in Ohio, The Wilds, a 9,000-acre one-of-a-kind conservation facility, the John and Annie Glenn Historic Site and Dickinson Cattle Ranch. To make your visit easier, we have new vacation packages that you may purchase directly through our office. Whatever your reason for choosing Cambridge/Guernsey County as your destination, let our friendly and efficient staff assist you in planning your next vacation, group tour, or meeting. Cambridge/Guernsey County is the ideal location with a large variety of options to fulfill your every need! Send us an email with your contact information at info@visitguernseycounty.com and we'll send you our custom Wedding Planner or Meeting Planner! The Glass Pass The Glass Pass is your exclusive personal ticket to a glass adventure. The Glass Pass will provide you special discounted admission to 11 of the most historic and interesting glass attractions in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. You may visit each attraction only once, but the pass itself never expires! Each site cancels the pass in a unique way, making the pass itself a collectible. It's easy, fun, and best of all; you can get it at any participating Tourist Information Center or glass attraction. For more information and to receive a brochure, visit any of the following websites: www.visitguernseycounty.com www.belmontcountytourism.org www.mariettaohio.org www.lccvb.com www.washpatourism.org www.greaterparkersburg.com www.noblecountyohio.com The Andrew Kachilla Center For Arts 727 Wheeling Avenue Cambridge, Ohio 43725 740-432-2432 Located in downtown Cambridge, 1 block West of the Courthouse. Dedicated to the local folk artist Andy Kachilla, the non-profit Kachilla Center displays his work, and the works of several prominent local artists, hosts art exhibitions and competitions, and holds art classes for young people and adults. Memberships are available. Admission to the Kachilla Center is free. Hours: Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Boyd's Crystal Art Glass 1203 Morton Avenue P.O. Box 127 Cambridge, Ohio 43725 740-439-2077 Factory hours 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Showroom hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Free Tours Monday through Friday. Byesville Historical Society & Museum 236 East Main Avenue (at Second Street) Byesville, Ohio 43723 740-685-2812 Operated by the Byesville Historical Society and housed in a historical bank building, the museum features a collection of antique articles, photographs and documents which chronicle the history of the Byesville area from the mid 1800's to present. Open by appointment only. Special tours offered throughout the year upon request. Donations requested. Byesville Scenic Railway 2nd St Byesville, OH 43723 1-800-933-5480 All-aboard for a trip back in history as passengers are transported in time to the days when coal mining was king in Guernsey County. Listen to the stories of the local miners, sing along to "I Owe My Soul To the Company Store," and be sure to sit back and relax on this 1 1/2 hour trip. Join us throughout the year for Father's Day, Fall Foliage, Halloween, Veteran's Day and Santa Claus specials. Tickets are $10.00 Adults and $7.00 Children. Children under 3 free. Steam weekends all tickets $15.00. 2007 Schedule: April 7 2pm Easter Run May 5 & 6 1pm & 3pm May 26 & 27 Memorial Day Weekend 1pm & 3pm June 2 & 3 1pm & 3pm June 15 5pm &7pm, 16 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, & 7pm & 17 11am, 1pm & 3pm Steam Weekend and Fireman’s Festival July 4 9pm, Jackson Park Fireworks July 7, 8, 21 & 22 1pm & 3pm August 11, 12, 25 & 26 1pm & 3pm September 8, 9, 22 & 23 1pm & 3pm October 5 5pm & 7pm, 6 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm & 7pm & 7 11am, 1pm & 3pm Steam & Coalminer's Weekend and Paul Bunyan Show October 13, 14, 20 & 21 1pm & 3pm Fall Foliage October 27 & 28 6:30pm, 7:30pm & 8:30pm Halloween & Fall Foilage November 3 & 4 1pm & 3pm November 10 & 11 1pm & 3pm Vets ride Free both days December 1, 2, 8 & 9 1pm & 3pm Sprit of Christmas Rides Information: 1-800-933-5480 or 740-432-2022 or www.bsrw.org. To schedule your group tour please call 1-800-688-3116. Degenhart Paperweight & Glass Museum 65323 Highland Hills Road at U.S. Route 22 and I-77 P.O. Box 186 Cambridge, Ohio 43725 740-432-2626 degmus@clover.net Features exhibits on glass making and its history in Cambridge and the Ohio Valley. A gift shop and research library are available for use. Open May through October: Monday through Friday 9:00am-5pm, Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm. November through April: Monday-Friday 10:00am-4:00pm. Closed on all major holidays. Special tours can be arranged. Admission: Regular $1.50, Seniors $1, AAA $ 1. Any tour group of 10 or more admitted free. Dickens Victorian Village Historic Downtown Cambridge 740-439-2238 or 1-800-933-5480 Olde England and history come alive in Historic Downtown Cambridge with lifelike figures representing scenes from Victorian Society. Experience all 40 displays in this innovative public art exhibition as you take a stroll amidst Cambridge's charming streetscape, striking architecture, and eclectic shops and eateries. Eastern Ohio Art Guild Art Center P.O. Box 1213 619 Wheeling Ave. Cambridge, OH 43725 740-432-8100 www.eoagartcenter.org The EOAG has works from 30 member Artists on display and for purchase. The artwork includes watercolors, pastels, drawings, oil paintings, functional art pottery, unique jewelry and textile art. The EOAG is a non-profit organization of artists and art advocates committed to education and promotion of the arts. Whether young or old, beginner or advanced, the EOAG is a multi-talented group of artists committed to education and promotion of the arts. The EOAG is open Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm. Guernsey County Genealogical Society Library P.O. Box 661 125 N. 7th Street Cambridge, Ohio 43725 740-432-9249 gccogs@verizon.net Located in Historic Downtown Cambridge, researchers can find many genealogical records for Guernsey County at the library including marraige records, birth records, death records, administration dockets, newspaper obituary files, civil court records, probate case files and much more. Open Tuesday and Thursday 1 to 4 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Additional hours by appointment. Guernsey County Historical Museum 218 North Eighth Street (one block behind the Courthouse) P.O. Box 741 Cambridge, Ohio 43725 740-439-5884 165 year old, restored 16 room home museum, containing antique furnishings, products and personal items from Guernsey County and its people. One room features Guernsey Countians of national or worldwide fame; another honors Sen. John H. Glenn, Jr., first U.S. astronaut to orbit the earth. Open April 1 through December 31 on Tues., Thurs., and Sat. 12 Noon to 3 p.m. Open other times and days by appointment. Closed January, February, and March. Admission: Adults $1, Children $ .50. Hopalong Cassidy Museum 127 S. 10th Street Cambridge, Ohio 43725 740-432-3364 Located in Tenth Street Antique Mall, Historic Downtown Cambridge. An extensive collection of products endorsed by William Boyd, a Cambridge native who gained national recognition as the cowboy star Hopalong Cassidy. Free admission. A Hopalong Cassidy Festival is also held the first weekend in May each year. For more information on the museum please e-mail lbates1205@cs.com, to be added to the Hoppy Festival E-Mail List please click here and place Hoppy E-mail List in the subject line. The John and Annie Glenn Historic Site 72 West Main St., P.O. Box 107 New Concord, OH 43762 740-826-3305 www.johnglennhome.org Experience History! Learn about life during the Great Depression and the Home Front during WWII through a captivating living history presentation. Open mid April - Labor Day Wed. - Sat. (10 - 4) Sun. (1 - 4) Open after Labor Day - mid October Wed. - Sat. (10 - 3) Sun. (1 - 4) Will open for groups by appointment Adults - $6.00 Seniors (55 & up) - $5.00 Groups of 10 or more - $5.00 ea. Students of all ages - $3.00 Students in organized groups - $2.00 ea. Children under 6 - free The Living Word Outdoor Drama 6010 College Hill Road PO Box 1481 Cambridge, Ohio 43725 740-439-2761 www.livingworddrama.org Don't miss The Living Word Outdoor Drama in Cambridge, Ohio. Witness the Life and Ministry of Christ on a spectacular 400 panoramic set and America's most authentic recreation of Old Jerusalem! Witness: The Sermon on the Mount - Palm Sunday Entrance - The Last Supper - The Crucifixion - The Resurrection - The Ascension. Significant discounts for groups and AAA. For more information call 740-439-2761, or call the Cambridge/Guernsey County Visitors & Convention Bureau 1-800-933-5480. 2007 Schedule Drama runs each Friday and Saturday evening June 16 through September 30. Set Tour and Special Music is 1 hour prior to the show. Show 8:00pm 1 hour earlier in September Ticket Prices Adults: $15 Children (4-12): $5 Seniors (60 and up): $12 With AAA Card: $12.00 Group rate for 20 or more adults and/or seniors:$12.00 Mosser Glass, Inc. 9279 Cadiz Rd. (U.S. Route 22 one-half mile west of I-77) Cambridge, Ohio 43725 740-439-1827 mosserglass@jadeinc.com www.mosserglass.com Factory tours 8:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Monday through Friday. Gift shop open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guided factory tour of artisans at work gathering and pressing the glass into beautiful pieces. Closed (no tours) first two weeks of July. Group tours welcome. National Museum Of Cambridge Glass **Included in the Glass Pass 136 S. Ninth Street Cambridge Ohio 43725 740-432-4245 In addition to the 6,000 piece glass display area, mannequins are used to demonstrate how glass was gathered from the furnace, formed into its final shape, and then etched, gold decorated or engraved. Highlighting the self-guided tour are three feature display rooms that change yearly. The Sample Room features the original door and shelving from the factory and is decorated with Cambridge glassware as it may have appeared in the original Sample Room at the Cambridge Glass Co. The third room features glass from the period based on a theme from private collector's collections. An original movie made by The Cambridge Glass Company in the 1940s is available for viewing during the tour. In the Education Center, guests can do their own rubbings from original etching plates. The museum offers a gift shop where visitors may purchase small glass items and select from a library of books. For more information visit www.cambridgeglass.org. Stone House Museum Salt Fork State Park 740-439-3521 In 1837, Benjamin Kennedy, whose ancestors were from Ireland and Scotland, purchased an 80-acre tract of land in Guernsey County and commissioned the construction of a large two-story house from native sandstone quarried nearby. Don Kennedy, the great-grandson of the builder, occupied it until 1966. The State of Ohio purchased the Kennedy property and surrounding lands to create Salt Fork State Park. Today, the house overlooks the lake and is nestled in the woods. The Kennedy Stone House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. Hours are Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 1pm-5pm. Call the Visitors & Convention Bureau at 1-800-933-5480 for more information. Universal Pottery Museum 637 Wheeling Avenue Located inside the Penny Court Antique Mall Cambridge, Ohio 43725 740-432-4369 Discover this wonderful private collection of dinnerware produced in Cambridge by Universal Pottery, Inc. Predecessors to Universal Pottery, Inc. included Cambridge Art Pottery, The Guernsey Earthenware Co., The Oxford Pottery Co., and The Atlas-Globe China Company. Pieces of Universal Pottery are available for purchase along with collectors guide books. The Penny Court Antique Mall is open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

Welcome to Adams County. And welcome to the crossroads of time. Imagine a place that has the enduring coziness of that small-town atmosphere of days gone by but still resounds with the spirit of today. Imagine a place where you can take a long, easy step back in time, see the prairies that once covered portions of Ohio in the morning and still have enough time to play a round of golf at the country club by noon. Welcome to Adams County. You can find it here-tucked in the quiet streets of West Union and wandering through the shops of our Amish community. You can see it from the rugged cliff edges at Davis Memorial or in the breathtaking wonder of Serpent Mound. So Welcome to Adams County. And welcome to the crossroads of time. Travel to Ohio! Who says learning a little about history can't be exciting? In Adams County, we have a little bit of mystery to add to our history. Mix them both together and it's a perfect blend of a day full of fun for kids and adults alike. Take a step back in time and see an authentic underground railway stop used by runaway slaves while seeking their freedom. Visit a real covered bridge actually crossed by Confederate soldiers readying for battle over a 140 years ago. And see one of the largest serpent effigy mounds built in the entire United States. And that's not all! We have islands rumored to be used by early pirates, a house built to make counterfeit coins and the Memorial Funeral and Carriage Collection. Oh, and there's more. Tucked in nooks and crannies and right out in the open, Adams County, Ohio has historical attractions galore. So come on out, visit us and make our exciting past a part of your fun day! Buckeye Station East of Manchester off of U.S. 52 Manchester, Ohio Buckeye Station was built by General Nathaniel Massie in 1797. The home was one of the oldest frame houses built in the State of Ohio. General Massie lived in this home until about 1802 when he sold it to his brother-in-law, Charles Willing Byrd, Secretary of the Northwest Territory. This old home was located on Possum Hollow Road. A monument can be seen on U. S. Route 52 just east of Manchester, Ohio. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Counterfeit House 1580 Gift Ridge Road Monroe Township 937-549-2309 Open weekends 10 - 6 The Counterfeit House was built in 1850. The home was erected by Oliver E. Tompkins and was designed for the purpose of counterfeiting 50 cent pieces and $500 bills. The house is said to have had special "trick locks," exchange slots, and secret compartments built to look like chimneys. The home is a private residence but does have tour times. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. A. C. Lewis House 103 South Street Winchester, Ohio Dr. A. C. Lewis home was built between 1845 and 1848 in Winchester. Dr. Lewis was the first resident physician. He was a known abolitionist and used this house as a station on the underground railroad. The home is a private residence. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Governor Thomas Kirker, Homestead Southeast of West Union on State Route 136 West Union, Ohio Private Residence The hewn stone section of the house is the original home of Ohio's second governor. It was erected in 1805. The stonemason was Thomas Metcalf, later a governor of Kentucky. The two-story addition, now the front of the home, was built in 1852 by George Kirker, son of the governor. George Kirker later served as a Captain in the Civil War. It is located on State Route 136 and Township Road 21. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- John T. Wilson, Homestead Northeast of Seaman on State Route 32 Seaman, Ohio This homestead was constructed circa 1840 by John T. Wilson, merchant, soldier, statesman, and philanthropist. This home was used by Wilson as a station on the Underground Railroad. The home is a private residence. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kinfolk Landing & Historical Marker 6352 US 52 Manchester, Ohio Boating ramp to the river located in Manchester. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Olde Wayside Inn 222 West Main Street West Union, Ohio 937-544-7103 The Olde Wayside Inn was originally built by General David Bradford in 1804 and was known as Bradford's Tavern. The inn is of log construction. General Andrew Jackson and Mexican General Santa Anna were entertained here. The Olde Wayside is still used today providing five sleeping rooms and offers home cooking. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Manchester Islands Ohio River Manchester, Ohio In earlier times there were three islands but only two remain. Legend has it that often Native Americans of Ohio would disguise themselves as white men and ambush settlers who were traveling the Ohio River. They are now a National Wildlife Refuge under the supervision of the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Massie Station Historical Marker Ohio River Manchester, Ohio The settlement where Nathaniel Massie and his surveyors erected several cabins within a fort complete with blockhouses for defense against the Indians by 1791. Located at US 52 & Cemetery St. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Moore's Memorial Chapel Located 1/4 mile up Wintersteen Run Blue Creek, Ohio The present structure is located on the original site of the first Methodist Church built in Ohio and the old Northwest Territory. The original church building was erected in August of 1800. Rev. Joseph Moore organized the church in 1795 or 1796. The pulpit was constructed from sixteen kinds of native wood. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sinton Homestead This homestead has been razed. It was the boyhood home of David Sinton, industrialist and philanthropist of Cincinnati. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ridge 503 East 8th Street Manchester, Ohio Private Residence This home was built around 1856 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The original furnishings are still in this home after being occupied by four generations of a prominent Manchester family. It is now a private residence. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Treber Inn State Route 41 West Union, Ohio Private Residence Erected in 1798, a two-story log structure built by gunsmith John Treber, one of the oldest documented buildings standing in the state. For over four decades it served as a wayside inn and stagecoach stop on Zane’s Trace, Ohio’s first authorized road (SR 41). Listed on the National Registry of Historical Places, N of West Union on SR 41, privately owned and not opened to the public. Andrew Jackson was entertained here as well as Senator Thomas Hart Benton and Henry Clay. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wamsley Village Site Address Restricted Stout, Ohio Private Residence A prehistoric Fort Ancient culture village site located near the Mount of Ohio Brush Creek. This site is privately owned. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- West Union United Presbyterian Church 104 South Second Street West Union, Ohio The West Union United Presbyterian Church was built of hewn stone in 1810. The stonemason was Thomas Metcalf who later became Governor of Kentucky. Governor Thomas Kirker was instrumental in getting the church built. This is the oldest church structure in Ohio still in use as a church. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wickerham Inn Northeast of Peebles on State Route 41 Peebles, Ohio Private Residence This brick home was originally a tavern built by Peter Wickerham in 1801 on Zane's Trace. When Morgan's Raiders passed through the county in 1863, Confederate soldiers slept at this Inn. This is possibly the oldest existing brick structure in Adams County. It is located on State Route 41 between Peebles and Locust Grove. It is a private residence. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- William Lafferty Memorial Funeral and Carriage Collection 205 South Cherry Street West Union, Ohio 937-544-2121 The collection consists of antique hearses and other funeral service vehicles- both motorized and horse-drawn. The horse-drawn vehicles and memorabilia date from 1848. The collection is dedicated to James William Lafferty (1912- 1987), the 4th generation of the Lafferty family to serve West Union and surrounding areas of Adams County in the funeral business. Due to his preservation of family carriages and to his acquisition of additional funeral vehicles, this collection is available for your viewing and interest. The collection is open on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or by chance or appointment. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Historical Organizations Adams County Genealogical Society, Inc. 507 North Cherry Street, P. O. Box 231 West Union, Ohio 45693-0231 Hours are Thursday, 12:00 - 4:00 and Saturday, 12:00 - 4:00 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adams County Chamber of Commerce 110 N Manchester Street West Union Phone:937-544-5454 or 888-223-5454 Hours: M-F 9-4. Travel to Ohio! Who says learning a little about history can't be exciting? In Adams County, we have a little bit of mystery to add to our history. Mix them both together and it's a perfect blend of a day full of fun for kids and adults alike. Take a step back in time and see an authentic underground railway stop used by runaway slaves while seeking their freedom. Visit a real covered bridge actually crossed by Confederate soldiers readying for battle over a 140 years ago. And see one of the largest serpent effigy mounds built in the entire United States. And that's not all! We have islands rumored to be used by early pirates, a house built to make counterfeit coins and the Memorial Funeral and Carriage Collection. Oh, and there's more. Tucked in nooks and crannies and right out in the open, Adams County, Ohio has historical attractions galore. So come on out, visit us and make our exciting past a part of your fun day! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Serpent Mound State Memorial http://www.ohiohistory.org/places/serpent Serpent Mound-Ohio Historical Society 3850 State Route 73 Peebles, OH 45660 PHONE: 937-587-2796 1-800-752-2757 (toll free) 5 miles NW of Locust Grove on State Route 73 Locust Grove, Ohio Serpent Mound is one of the largest and most awesome serpent effigies found in the entire United States. Coiling for nearly a quarter mile, this mound snakes its way along a section of raised ground overlooking the Brush Creek Valley. There is a museum containing exhibits on the mound and the geology of the surrounding area. APRIL - MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND MONDAY -FRIDAY 10 - 5 SATURDAY 10 - 5 SUNDAY 10 - 5 Groups by Appointment MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND - LABOR DAY DAILY 10 - 8 Museum closes at 5 SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER MONDAY - FRIDAY 10 - 5 SATURDAY 10 - 5 SUNDAY 10 - 5 Groups by Appointment PARK HOURS YEAR-ROUND DAILY 10 - 5 Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year's Day Park and Admission Fees apply. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Covered Bridges Harshaville Covered Bridge Built: 1855. Truss: Multiple King Post Length: 110 feet Spans: Cherry Creek State Route 1 Harshaville, Ohio Located 1 mile east off Ohio State Route 247 on Grace's Run Road (one and a half miles south of Ohio Rte 32) in Harshaville. The Harshaville Covered Bridge is the last remaining covered bridge still in use today by cars as well as horse drawn wagons in Adams County. It was built before the Civil War, circa 1855. In July of 1863, Confederate Calvary General John Morgan led more than 2500 of his troops on a raid through Ohio. When the raiders passed through this section of the county during the Civil War, they actually crossed this very bridge. It is said this is one of the few bridges not burned after they crossed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kirker Covered Bridge Built: 1890 Truss type : Multi King Post Length : 63 feet Spans: East Fork of Eagle Creek Off State Route 136 West Union, Ohio Located Southwest of West Union off State Route 136 over East Fork of Eagle Creek. It is 1.6 miles north of the junction of Ohio 41 on the east side of the highway. This is the second to last-covered bridge to be used in the state highway system. It is no longer in use but can be seen from St. Rt. 136. Adams County Quilt Squares Click here for more information on Adams County Barn Quilt Squares. Ohio Bicentennial Barn Kirker Barn Owned by Jean and Charles Kirker, Jr. 6620 State Route 136 outside of West Union. Located at 6620 State Route 136 in West Union. Adams County was very proud to have the Kirker Barn become the 45th barn painted by the Ohio Bicentennial Commission. Historical Monuments Bentonville Anti-Horse Thief Society Monument State Route 41 Bentonville The Anti-Horse Thief Society has been in existence since 1853. It was originally created to retrieve stolen horses and bring the thieves to justice. The monument was placed in Bentonville in 1961. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Buckeye Station East of Manchester off of U.S. 52 Manchester, Ohio Buckeye Station was built by General Nathaniel Massie in 1797. The home was one of the oldest frame houses built in the State of Ohio. General Massie lived in this home until about 1802 when he sold it to his brother-in-law, Charles Willing Byrd, Secretary of the Northwest Territory. This old home was located on Possum Hollow Road. A monument can be seen on U. S. Route 52 just east of Manchester, Ohio. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cairn of Peace State Route 41 Peebles, Ohio This monument commemorated the World's Plowing Match held near Peebles in 1957. The monument is an exact replica of a 12th century European plow. Northern Ireland, Sweden, Germany, New Zealand, and many other countries came together peaceably for a common purpose. The grounds covered 2,000 acres and took in 17 farms. One-hundred and forty exhibitors set up displays for the five-day event. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Covenanter Church Historical Marker Cherry Fork, Ohio Marks the site of the original church building. It is about one-quarter mile south of the village on State Route 136 in the Village cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dayton Power and Light Company Mound Address Restricted Wrightsville Vicinity The Mound is located on the grounds occupied by the Killen electric generating station. A prehistoric mound probably erected by the Adena Culture. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wilson's Soldier's Monument 300 North Wilson Drive West Union, Ohio The Wilson's Soldier's Monument was erected in 1893 as a memorial to the men of Adams County who died in the Civil War. The monument stands in front of the Wilson's Children Home. Both the home and the monument were donated to the people of Adams County by the Hon. John T. Wilson of Tranquility. Wilson lost his only son in the Civil War. Adams County's own Drummer Boy of Shiloh, Col. John A. Cockerill, unveiled the monument June 10, 1893. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Zanes Trace Monument State Route 41 Dunkinsville Ohio’s 1st highway and mail route authorized by Congress in 1796 – marked and cleared in 1797 by Col. Ebenezer Zane, it became the route of the old stage line from Maysville to Wheeling used by statesman traveling to and from the Southwest and Washington D.C. Monument located North of West Union on SR 41 before Dunkinsville.

You have found OHIO's most complete interactive travel planning website. Included are tools for making your trip to OHIO memorable, OHIO facts and statistics, and quick links to OHIO government sites. We're glad you're interested in all that OHIO has to offer and hope you find this site useful. Now come on in and make yourself at home. Ohio Cities, Culture & Cuisine Wherever you happen to be in Ohio, there's always something unique to enjoy nearby. Whether you'd like to see a first-class show, view wonderful works of art, go to the symphony, stroll through a botanical garden, enjoy world-class dining, or all of the above, Ohio has everything a sophisticated traveler wants... and more. Akron Art Museum The Akron Art Museum is closed for expansion until July 17, 2007. The award-winning new James S. and John L. Knight Building designed by renowned Viennese architecture firm Coop Himmelb(l)au adds 64,000 square feet to the existing museum. The... Artspace Lima Artspace/Lima is the premiere art gallery and educational center in West Central Ohio. Components are the Ellen Nelson Gallery, Time Warner Cable ArtZone, Gallery for Young People, and Gallery Shop. It also houses one of the regions BEST arts... Bethlehem Cave and Nativity Museum The Bethlehem Cave, located in Nativity of the Lord Jesus Church, is a replica of the cave where Jesus was born as it appears today in the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. It serves as a chapel and a place for pilgrimage. It includes the Altar... Bob Evans Farm A beautiful country setting of nearly 1,000 rolling acres awaits visitors at the Bob Evans Farm in Rio Grande, Ohio. The farm offers something for everyone -- Tour the Homestead Museum, shop in the Craft Barn, featuring one-of-a-kind items from... Butterfly House Walk among hundreds of exotic butterflies in our indoor garden. Visit our gift shop filled with unique educational gifts for everyone. Discover how much fun nature can be. Center for the Evangelical United Brethren Heritage The Center for the Evangelical United Brethren Heritage is a museum, archive, and research center that collects, preserves, and exhibits historical materials documenting the Evangelical United Brethren Church and its predecessors: the Evangelical... Children's Garden Located at the Allen County Museum complex, the Children's Garden is a project of the OSU Extension, 4-H Master Gardeners and the Allen County Historical Society. This garden has grown to include over 30 mini-theme gardens and child-inspired works... COSI Toledo Centrally located downtown on Toledo’s riverfront, COSI offers hands-on exhibitions and demonstrations that create an atmosphere of excitement and entertainment. After all, where else are you able to ride a high wire cycle, play virtual volleyball,... Dublin Arts Center Dublin Arts Center, a 1941 French Eclectic style facility, offers an ongoing visual arts series, a gift shop and year-round art classes, workshops and camps for all ages. Dublin Arts Council hosts an annual Sundays at Scioto summer concert series... Eleutheros Cooke House Operated by The Old House Guild of Sandusky, is a magnificent example of Greek Revival architecture. The museum displays collections of ruby and cranberry glass, ceramics, antique furniture, and collections of the last family to live in the home. We...

Welcome to the Central Dakota Tourism Region, 11 counties in central North Dakota, full of natural wonders, deer and pheasant, cultural heritage and more! Whether you hike the North Country Trail, capture a sighting of the Prairie Chicken in the Sheyenne National Grasslands, shop the unique boutiques, or take a heritage tour to visit museums, bridges, and the wagon trains Louis L’Amour so often wrote about, we think you’ll like it! We are the wide open spaces, where you smell the grains when you set foot on the plains at harvest time! North Dakota has more wildlife refuges than any other state, an over abundant population of deer and pheasant, the Toy Farmer Museum, quilt shops, and the Sheyenne River National Scenic Byway to name a few! Most of all, we are a friendly and hospitable people. Our home is your home! And, we like to feed you… a lot! Try a buffalo burger, kuchen, deer jerky, a bowl of homemade German knoephla, or a mouth watering caramel roll! We make them one way…big! If that’s too much food, check out the festivals on the calendar of events and plan a visit! Pasta, sunflowers, sauerkraut, corn feeds, rib cook off’s and more can be found there! C Dakota! Browse through our site and plan a visit! If you don’t find what you are looking for, drop a line and let us know! We hope to see you soon! Welcome to Central North Dakota! We are the official tourism web site for the central North Dakota region proudly serving the areas of Barnes, Dickey, Foster, Griggs, LaMoure, Logan, McIntosh, Ransom, Steel, Stutsman and Wells counties. The Central Dakota Tourism Partnership (CDTP) has a unique landscape offering lots of fresh air and wide open spaces on the prairie without the hassle of rush hour traffic and skyscrapers to cloud our views.Our natural treasures offer everything from birding, hunting, fishing, B & B's,unique dining options, travel amenities,nature tours, festivals, special events and more! Whether your business offers a cultural heritage tour or a learning-based experience such as quilting, throwing pottery, making homemade lefse or milking a cow...we think the CDTP has great potential to market the uniqueness found in Central Dakota! The CDTP is a volunteer board of officers and county representatives commited to promoting the unique tourism assets of the Central Dakota region. We value our natural resources and our people! If you are interested in learning more about how you can participate in promoting North Dakota in our area, please contact any of us for more information about how you can be a part of our organization.

Explore the Western Edge, Dickinson, North Dakota! Travel to western North Dakota, where cultural history and scenic beauty provide recreational opportunity and adventure. Come explore the fossilized exhibits in Dickinson and fossil digs along with outdoor trails, historical sites and family fun next to the Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The unique Badlands of North Dakota provide memories for the entire family along with the comforts of home in nearby Dickinson with full lodging and restaurant amenities. Attractions In Dickinson Please contact the Dickinson CVB office at 1-800-279-7391. Links to websites outside of the CVB will open in a new window. Dakota Dinosaur Museum Museum features 11 full-scale dinosaurs, minerals, mammals, fossils, and sea life. 2006 Season opens April 29-Labor Day 200 Museum Dr Dickinson, ND 58601 Phone: 701-225-DINO Web Site: www.dakotadino.com Dickinson Recreation Center 1865 Empire Road Dickinson, ND 58601 Phone: 701-456-2074 Web Site: www.dickinsonparks.org/Facilities/Rec%20Center.htm Joachim Regional Museum Adjacent to the Dakota Dinosaur Museum, this museum contains artifacts and exhibits that focus on southwestern North Dakota's early heritage. Open May 26-September 5th, 10 am - 5 pm (MDT) Free will donation. 188 Museum Drive East Dickinson, ND 58601 Phone: 701-456-6225 Web Site: www.joachimmuseum.org Pioneer Machinery Building Exhibits include threshing machine,tractors, a miniature farm display, blacksmith shop and early pioneer items. Open Memorial Day - Labor Day 10 am - 4 pm MDT daily. Free will donation. 200 Museum Dr Dickinson, ND 58601 Phone: 701-456-6225 Web Site: www.joachimmuseum.org Prairie Outpost Village Historic buildings including a general store, post office, depot, church, and a rural school. Open summer months, Memorial Day - Labor Day, tours begin at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, and 4 pm MDT. 200 Museum Dr Dickinson, ND 58601 Phone: 701-456-6225 Web Site: www.joachimmuseum.org Ukrainian Cultural Institute Exhibits of Ukrainian Culture, folk arts and religous display, and a research library. 1221 West Villard Dickinson, ND 58601 Phone: 701-483-1486 Web Site: www.ukrainianculturalinstitute.org West River Community Center Southwest ND's newest recreational facility, opened May of 2004. Leisure pool with 2 waterslides, racquetball courts, basketball courts, MAC gym, whirlpool, sauna & steam rooms. 23'climbing wall and so much more! 2004 Fairway St. Dickinson, ND 58601 Phone: 701-456-2070 Southwest North Dakota provides excellent hunting opportunities! Whether your quarry is the grey ghost (coyote), prairie dogs, upland game, waterfowl or big game, services and lodging are available throughout the region. Dickinson has over 750 hotel rooms, several of these hotels have Pheasant cleaning stations available a variety of places to eat and a vigorous retail center ready to cater to you. Please contact the Dickinson CVB office for your complimentary hunting guide at 1-800-279-7391.