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Contents<br />
6Po<strong>in</strong>ts of Interest<br />
14 Major Events & Festivals<br />
Shopp<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
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Farm Markets & W<strong>in</strong>eries<br />
<strong>Historical</strong> <strong>Markers</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
A <strong>Guide</strong> <strong>for</strong> Gett<strong>in</strong>g Around<br />
History of <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Recreational & Outdoor Activities<br />
D<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Options <strong>in</strong> <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Area Lodg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>County</strong> Services & Organizations<br />
Calendar of Events<br />
Index of Advertisers<br />
For further <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation, contact the<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> Visitors Bureau<br />
325 W. Ma<strong>in</strong> Street • Circleville, OH 43113<br />
Telephone: 740.474.3636 •Toll-Free: 888.770.PICK (7425)<br />
www.pickaway.com<br />
<strong>Avanti</strong> <strong>Group</strong> is proud to <strong>in</strong>clude the<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> Visitors <strong>Guide</strong> <strong>in</strong> its family of publications.<br />
©2008 Published by <strong>Avanti</strong> <strong>Group</strong><br />
8530 N . Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48187-1301<br />
800.239.5042 • www.publish<strong>in</strong>gbyavanti.com<br />
For more <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation, call 888.770.PICK (7425) •
Thank you <strong>for</strong> your <strong>in</strong>terest <strong>in</strong> <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong>.<br />
Our region offers unique and <strong>in</strong>terest<strong>in</strong>g attractions<br />
and is the home of the world famous “Circleville<br />
Pumpk<strong>in</strong> Show” <strong>in</strong> mid-October.<br />
Here you will f<strong>in</strong>d outstand<strong>in</strong>g resort facilities,<br />
beautiful golf courses, a variety of f<strong>in</strong>e d<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
choices and an array of <strong>in</strong>dependently owned retail<br />
establishments offer<strong>in</strong>g personal service and oneof-a-k<strong>in</strong>d,<br />
high-quality merchandise.<br />
There are wonderful recreational facilities <strong>in</strong> our<br />
county that feature walk<strong>in</strong>g trails, hunt<strong>in</strong>g, fish<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and boat<strong>in</strong>g opportunities. While hik<strong>in</strong>g our various<br />
nature trails, you will enjoy view<strong>in</strong>g birds and other<br />
wildlife.<br />
Plan to visit one or more of our f<strong>in</strong>e museums<br />
and historic sights that are located <strong>in</strong> our region.<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> also has a rich agricultural<br />
heritage and throughout the county you will f<strong>in</strong>d<br />
farm markets sell<strong>in</strong>g fresh produce.<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> hosts a variety of festivals and<br />
special events every year. A number of new exhibits<br />
and activities will take place beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> 2009<br />
to celebrate <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> and Circleville’s<br />
bicentennial <strong>in</strong> 2010.<br />
We trust you will f<strong>in</strong>d this visitor guide useful when<br />
plann<strong>in</strong>g your trip. A more complete list<strong>in</strong>g of our<br />
attractions and places to visit can be found on our<br />
website at www.pickaway.com or by call<strong>in</strong>g us at<br />
888-770-PICK (7245).<br />
We look <strong>for</strong>ward to your visit and<br />
know that you will discover why we<br />
are “The Pick of Ohio!”<br />
About the cover: Geese at Hargus Lake, Pumpk<strong>in</strong> Pyramid at<br />
Circleville Pumpk<strong>in</strong> Show and <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> Courthouse.<br />
For more <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation, call 888.770.PICK (7425) •
Po<strong>in</strong>ts of Interest<br />
Ted Lewis Museum & Theater 65<br />
Known as “The Jazz K<strong>in</strong>g” and recognized as<br />
“Circleville’s Most Famous Son,” Ted Lewis is<br />
honored with a museum <strong>in</strong> his hometown. Located<br />
<strong>in</strong> the only rema<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g build<strong>in</strong>g that con<strong>for</strong>med to<br />
the orig<strong>in</strong>al Circle, it houses treasured memorabilia<br />
of Ted’s musical career. There is also a small<br />
theatre <strong>in</strong> which you can view clips of his theatrical<br />
per<strong>for</strong>mances. Enjoy the annual Ted Lewis Music<br />
Festival <strong>in</strong> June.<br />
133 W. Ma<strong>in</strong> St., Circleville • 740.477.3630<br />
See ad on page 9.<br />
Green’s Heritage Village & Museum 13<br />
Tour the amaz<strong>in</strong>g Heritage Village, a<br />
collection of 14 restored historic build<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
that <strong>in</strong>clude a blacksmith shop, a 1799<br />
smokehouse and an orig<strong>in</strong>al railroad depot<br />
once owned by Henry Ford. View an<br />
assortment of antique horse-drawn carriages,<br />
toy tra<strong>in</strong>s, model tractors, antique bikes<br />
and many other items the Green’s have<br />
acquired throughout their lives. Open May-October, 9am-dusk. Plan to<br />
attend the Farm Heritage Days, held the first weekend after Labor Day.<br />
10530 Thrailkill Rd., Orient • 614.877.4254<br />
See ad on page 12.<br />
Ashville Area Heritage Society<br />
Centennial Park 33<br />
Nestled next to the Small Town Museum, this small park was dedicated<br />
dur<strong>in</strong>g Ashville’s Centennial Celebration <strong>in</strong> 1982.<br />
Corner of Long & Wright streets, Ashville • 888.770.7425<br />
Ohio’s Small Town Museum 36<br />
This one-of-a-k<strong>in</strong>d museum has been nationally<br />
recognized on Oprah and <strong>in</strong> the New York<br />
Times. Experience unique displays, from the<br />
world’s smartest rooster to the Ohio-born<br />
munchk<strong>in</strong>. Its most notable features <strong>in</strong>clude<br />
the world’s largest scrapbook and the special<br />
traffic light <strong>in</strong>vented by Ashville’s Teddy Boor.<br />
People from all over the world have discovered the Ashville area.<br />
34 Long St., Ashville • 740.983.9864 • www.ohiosmalltownmuseum.org<br />
See ad below.<br />
Underground Railroad Marker 68<br />
“It is not underground nor a railroad” but a system of locally conducted<br />
safe houses <strong>for</strong> assist<strong>in</strong>g escap<strong>in</strong>g slaves. Several local Underground<br />
Railroad conductors and stations were active from 1835-1860<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g clergymen William Hanby and Immanuel Buchwalter,<br />
bus<strong>in</strong>essman Phillip Doddridge, Black workman George Stanhope,<br />
Jonathan and George Dreisbach and Col. Samuel Moore.<br />
The Moore House, 304 S. Court St., Circleville<br />
• For more <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation, visit www.pickaway.com<br />
For more <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation, call 888.770.PICK (7425) •
Po<strong>in</strong>ts of Interest<br />
Po<strong>in</strong>ts of Interest<br />
ArtsaRound Gallery at Berger 39<br />
Orig<strong>in</strong>al artwork <strong>for</strong> sale to benefit the Berger<br />
Health Foundation featur<strong>in</strong>g different artists<br />
each month.<br />
Berger Hospital Lobby<br />
600 N. <strong>Pickaway</strong> St., Circleville<br />
740.420.8487<br />
See ad on page 47.<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> Courthouse 56<br />
Build<strong>in</strong>g of the courthouse, located at the corner<br />
of Court and Frankl<strong>in</strong> streets, was begun <strong>in</strong> the fall of<br />
1845. It was enlarged by the addition of two w<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
<strong>in</strong> 1888 and was remodeled <strong>in</strong> the latter<br />
part of 1889.<br />
207 S. Court St., Circleville<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Historical</strong><br />
and Genealogical Society 57<br />
Dedicated to preserv<strong>in</strong>g Ohio’s history with<br />
two historic museums that house heritage,<br />
history and artifacts, genealogy and historical<br />
records, photographs, ledgers, diaries,<br />
newspapers and probate archives. Visit the<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Historical</strong> and Genealogical<br />
Library, the Clarke-May Museum, the Canal<br />
Park and the Mount Oval <strong>Historical</strong> Farm.<br />
210 N. Court St., Circleville • 740.474.9144/740.474.1495<br />
See ad on page 12.<br />
Ohio Christian University 21<br />
This Christian-based educational center is one<br />
of the fastest grow<strong>in</strong>g universities <strong>in</strong> Ohio.<br />
Over five hundred students study <strong>for</strong> associate<br />
or bachelor degrees <strong>in</strong> 20 different programs.<br />
The school was founded <strong>in</strong> 1948 and the<br />
57-acre campus <strong>in</strong>cludes the state-of-the-art<br />
Campus Leadership Center <strong>for</strong> cultural and<br />
athletic events and a new International Adm<strong>in</strong>istration Build<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
1476 Lancaster Pike, Circleville • 877.7.OCU.NOW<br />
www.ohiochristian.edu<br />
See ad on <strong>in</strong>side front cover.<br />
Roundtown Players<br />
Community Theatre 62<br />
Enjoy a variety of plays throughout the year <strong>in</strong> the<br />
historic Memorial Hall build<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> downtown Circleville.<br />
165 E. Ma<strong>in</strong> St., Circleville • 740.474.5856<br />
www.roundtownplayers.com<br />
• For more <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation, visit www.pickaway.com<br />
Wittich’s F<strong>in</strong>e Candies &<br />
Ice Cream Soda Founta<strong>in</strong> 69<br />
Established <strong>in</strong> 1840, Wittich’s is one of the<br />
oldest family-owned confectionaries, featur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
their f<strong>in</strong>e homemade chocolates and v<strong>in</strong>tage<br />
soda founta<strong>in</strong> and ice cream parlor. Enjoy an<br />
old-fashioned soda, milkshake or sundae at<br />
the 1946 Bastian-Bless<strong>in</strong>g soda founta<strong>in</strong>.<br />
117 W. High St., Circleville • 740.474.3313<br />
See ad on page 10.<br />
Logan Elm<br />
Memorial Park 18<br />
Chief Logan Marker<br />
It was here under a large elm<br />
tree that <strong>in</strong> 1774, Tah-gah-jute,<br />
the M<strong>in</strong>go chief called Logan<br />
was said to have delivered<br />
his powerful speech on Indianwhite<br />
relations, which was<br />
translated and delivered to<br />
Virg<strong>in</strong>ia Governor Lord Dunmore<br />
at Camp Charlotte.<br />
The speech is <strong>in</strong>scribed on this<br />
monument at the park, worded<br />
as it was related to President<br />
Thomas Jefferson. Once considered to be one of the largest elms<br />
<strong>in</strong> the United States, the 65 foot tall elm died <strong>in</strong> 1964 after be<strong>in</strong>g<br />
stricken with blight and damaged by storms.<br />
Logan Elm State Memorial Park, SR-361, five miles south of Circleville<br />
800.686.1535<br />
For more <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation, call 888.770.PICK (7425) •
Po<strong>in</strong>ts of Interest<br />
Po<strong>in</strong>ts of Interest<br />
Clarke-May Museum 46<br />
Women <strong>in</strong> history, Indian heritage and the<br />
history and evolution of different professions<br />
are just some of what you’ll f<strong>in</strong>d at this<br />
museum. Also enjoy the hand-t<strong>in</strong>ted lithographs<br />
detail<strong>in</strong>g Ohio birds and their nests.<br />
162 W. Union St., Circleville • 740.474.1495<br />
Canal Park 5<br />
This 2.3 mile long section of the Ohio Erie<br />
Canal has been restored by the <strong>Pickaway</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> <strong>Historical</strong> and Genealogical Society<br />
as a historical, educational and recreational<br />
park. Canal Park offers a shelter house and a<br />
towpath trail along sections of the canal.<br />
Canal Road just west of Circleville off US-22<br />
740.474.1495<br />
Slate Run Liv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Historical</strong> Farm 27<br />
This historic farm depicts life as it was <strong>in</strong> the<br />
1880s. Get a hands-on experience with farm<br />
chores and family life on this pre-electricity,<br />
pre-gasol<strong>in</strong>e Ohio farm.<br />
1375 SR-674 N., Canal W<strong>in</strong>chester<br />
614.833.1880<br />
The Castle Inn Bed & Breakfast 43<br />
Completed <strong>in</strong> 1899 by Samuel Ruggles,<br />
the Castle Inn was a wedd<strong>in</strong>g gift <strong>for</strong> his<br />
new bride. A tour will show architecture<br />
that is rem<strong>in</strong>iscent of the castles <strong>in</strong> England<br />
from which many of the orig<strong>in</strong>al antiques<br />
were acquired. The home was designed by<br />
local architect Charles Stribl<strong>in</strong>g. Tours by<br />
appo<strong>in</strong>tment only.<br />
610 S. Court St., Circleville • 740.477.3986<br />
Stage’s Pond State Nature Preserve 29<br />
This glacial kettle lake is a waterfowl refuge<br />
and prime observation area <strong>for</strong> bird life. As<br />
the glacier receded from this part of <strong>Pickaway</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong>, an immense chunk of ice broke free<br />
and rema<strong>in</strong>ed beh<strong>in</strong>d to be covered with<br />
accumulat<strong>in</strong>g sands, gravels and other glacial<br />
debris wash<strong>in</strong>g off the melt<strong>in</strong>g glacier. Today<br />
some 30 acres of this 64-acre depression lie under water surrounded by<br />
marshy low areas. The rest of the 178-acre land is comprised of field and<br />
woodland areas with walk<strong>in</strong>g paths to explore the habitat.<br />
4792 Hagerty Rd., Ashville • 614.265.6453<br />
100th Anniversary<br />
Pumpk<strong>in</strong> Show Mural 53<br />
Located <strong>in</strong> the heart of the historic downtown Circleville<br />
bus<strong>in</strong>ess district, this outstand<strong>in</strong>g three-dimensional<br />
mural was created by <strong>in</strong>ternationally acclaimed muralist<br />
Eric Henn. It was commissioned <strong>in</strong> 2006 to honor the<br />
100-year anniversary of the Circleville Pumpk<strong>in</strong> Show.<br />
10 • For more <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation, visit www.pickaway.com<br />
For more <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation, call 888.770.PICK (7425) •11
Po<strong>in</strong>ts of Interest<br />
Po<strong>in</strong>ts of Interest<br />
The Soldiers Monumental Museum 62<br />
The area’s Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korean<br />
War and Vietnam war veterans are honored<br />
at this museum, which <strong>in</strong>cludes a fasc<strong>in</strong>at<strong>in</strong>g<br />
display of memorabilia. By appo<strong>in</strong>tment only.<br />
Memorial Hall, 165 E. Ma<strong>in</strong> St., Circleville<br />
888.770.7425<br />
Forest Cemetery 47<br />
Established <strong>in</strong> 1852 <strong>in</strong> the “<strong>for</strong>est” north<br />
of Circleville, this scenic cemetery offers<br />
numerous walk<strong>in</strong>g trails, which mark the f<strong>in</strong>al<br />
rest<strong>in</strong>g place <strong>for</strong> decorated veterans and<br />
<strong>in</strong>terest<strong>in</strong>g people such as Jazz Legend Ted<br />
Lewis and “Miss Ellen” Dalton, who worked<br />
<strong>in</strong> the White House with Abraham L<strong>in</strong>coln. The Soldier at Parade Rest<br />
monument by the entrance is the likeness of John Groce, a local war hero.<br />
N. Court St., Circleville • 888.770.7425<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Historical</strong> and<br />
Genealogical Library 57<br />
Features genealogy and historical records, photographs, ledgers, diaries,<br />
newspapers, probate archives.<br />
210 N. Court St., Circleville, 740.474.9144<br />
Calamus Swamp 3<br />
This beautiful, diverse and rare wetland was<br />
dedicated as a Columbus Audubon Preserve<br />
on June 3, 2000. Calamus’ 19-acres<br />
offer a unique glimpse <strong>in</strong>to the glacial past<br />
that shaped Ohio’s landscape. It is home<br />
to several dist<strong>in</strong>ct plant communities and<br />
numerous breed<strong>in</strong>g birds and is an appeal<strong>in</strong>g<br />
rest<strong>in</strong>g spot <strong>for</strong> birds migrat<strong>in</strong>g through the Scioto River corridor.<br />
SR-104 S., 8 mile south of US-22, Circleville • 614.262.0312<br />
Circleville Raceway Park<br />
This state-of-the-art asphalt course is one of<br />
the premiere facilities <strong>in</strong> Ohio and features<br />
professional kart and motorcycle rac<strong>in</strong>g from<br />
April through October. The track has drivethrough<br />
digital scales, magnetic and AMB<br />
tim<strong>in</strong>g loops, board meet<strong>in</strong>g rooms and a<br />
double grid <strong>for</strong> 40 karts.<br />
19413 US-23 N, Circleville • 740.412.4129<br />
www.circlevilleraceway.com<br />
For a complete list<strong>in</strong>g of<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Po<strong>in</strong>ts of<br />
Interest,<br />
call<br />
888.770.7425<br />
or visit<br />
www.pickaway.com.<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> Welcome Center 59<br />
When visit<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong>, your first stop should be the new<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> Welcome Center located at 325 W. Ma<strong>in</strong> Street<br />
at the entrance to historic downtown Circleville.<br />
There you will f<strong>in</strong>d maps and brochures <strong>for</strong> many attractions, as<br />
well as unique gifts, displays and presentations that highlight<br />
the region. In addition, the Welcome Center offers work from local<br />
artists, musicians and authors. Free wireless Internet access.<br />
325 W. Ma<strong>in</strong> St, Circleville • 888.770.7425<br />
12 • For more <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation, visit www.pickaway.com<br />
For more <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation, call 888.770.PICK (7425) •13
Major Events & Festivals<br />
Commercial Po<strong>in</strong>t Grand Prix of Kart<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Each August, the streets of Commercial Po<strong>in</strong>t are converted <strong>in</strong>to a kart<br />
track as over 150 entrants jo<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong> this annual street race. The village<br />
welcomes spectators and racers with concessions and cookouts.<br />
Commercial Po<strong>in</strong>t is the birthplace of Indy Car race driver Sarah Fisher.<br />
Commercial Po<strong>in</strong>t • 614.877.9124 • www.cpgrandprix.com<br />
Ashville Vik<strong>in</strong>g Festival<br />
This annual festival, held <strong>in</strong> April, features food, music and vendors focus<strong>in</strong>g<br />
on life of the 10th century Vik<strong>in</strong>gs. Admission: Canned goods <strong>for</strong> Ashville<br />
Food Pantry.<br />
Ashville Village Park, Ashville • 740.983.9390<br />
www.ashvillevik<strong>in</strong>gfest.com<br />
Ashville Fourth of July Celebration<br />
Celebrate Independence Day at one<br />
of Ohio’s oldest and largest community<br />
celebrations with parades, crafts, food and a<br />
large midway. This multiple day event <strong>in</strong>cludes<br />
live music and enterta<strong>in</strong>ment with a fantastic<br />
fireworks display at 10pm on July 4. Free<br />
admission.<br />
Ashville • 740.983.9449<br />
Circleville-<strong>Pickaway</strong> Visitors Pavilion<br />
Located <strong>in</strong>side the Circleville Pumpk<strong>in</strong> Show<br />
(see below), this facility features exhibits from<br />
travel, tourism and community organizations,<br />
as well as a variety of live enterta<strong>in</strong>ment and<br />
presentations.<br />
East Frankl<strong>in</strong> Street, Downtown Circleville<br />
888.770.7425<br />
Circleville Pumpk<strong>in</strong> Show<br />
The Circleville Pumpk<strong>in</strong> Show is the oldest<br />
and largest festival <strong>in</strong> Ohio. Held annually<br />
on the third Wednesday through Saturday<br />
of October, enjoy four jam-packed days of<br />
events <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g seven parades, pumpk<strong>in</strong><br />
foods, live music, carnival rides, crafts, contests<br />
and much more.<br />
Downtown Circleville • 740.474.7000 • www.pumpk<strong>in</strong>show.com<br />
See our ad page 46.<br />
Commercial Po<strong>in</strong>t Homecom<strong>in</strong>g Festival<br />
This early June festival is famous <strong>for</strong> ocean<br />
perch sandwiches and features a midway<br />
packed with rides, games, great food, free<br />
enterta<strong>in</strong>ment and beauty pageants. Kids can<br />
fish <strong>for</strong> free at the ‘Old Fish<strong>in</strong>’ Hole’. On Friday<br />
and Saturday night enjoy free square danc<strong>in</strong>g<br />
or jo<strong>in</strong> the party <strong>in</strong> the beer garden featur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
live enterta<strong>in</strong>ment. Watch spectacular<br />
fireworks on Friday night and the Grand Parade on Saturday.<br />
Commercial Po<strong>in</strong>t • 740.983.4836<br />
Deercreek Dam Days Festival<br />
Held <strong>in</strong> late May and early June, this event<br />
offers four delightful days of family fun with<br />
parades, arts & crafts, rides and games <strong>for</strong><br />
all ages and lots of good food, all with<br />
moderate prices. Free enterta<strong>in</strong>ment<br />
appear<strong>in</strong>g on stage nightly.<br />
Williamsport • 888.770.7425<br />
Festival of Carols and Messiah<br />
Ohio Christian University hosts its annual<br />
“Festival of Carols and Messiah” <strong>in</strong> the<br />
beautifully decorated Campus Leadership<br />
Center <strong>in</strong> December. Come and be delighted<br />
by the per<strong>for</strong>mance from more than 100<br />
<strong>in</strong>dividuals of the OCU Chorale, community<br />
guests and orchestra.<br />
Ohio Christian University, 1476 Lancaster Pike, Circleville<br />
877.7.OCU.NOW • www.ohiochristian.edu<br />
Gazebo Gather<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
Enjoy a variety of music every Sunday <strong>in</strong><br />
August. Br<strong>in</strong>g a lawn chair and enjoy the<br />
music. Free admission.<br />
Ashville Community Park, Ashville<br />
740.983.4464<br />
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Major Events & Festivals<br />
Major Events & Festivals<br />
Green’s Farm Heritage Days<br />
Held on the weekend after Labor Day, this<br />
festival showcases a unique collection of<br />
antique stagecoaches and farm<strong>in</strong>g equipment.<br />
Enjoy heritage demonstrations, food, tours of<br />
the Heritage Museum and live music.<br />
Green’s Heritage Museum,<br />
10530 Thrailkill Rd., Orient<br />
888.770.7425/614.877.4254<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> Home and Garden Show<br />
Held <strong>in</strong> March, this three-day event features<br />
demonstrations and tips on home improvement<br />
and garden<strong>in</strong>g. Free admission.<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fairgrounds, 415 Lancaster<br />
Pike (US-22 East), Circleville<br />
888.770.7425<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fair<br />
Start<strong>in</strong>g the last full week of June, the <strong>Pickaway</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> Fair is a great time <strong>for</strong> the entire family!<br />
Enjoy a variety of grandstand events <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
a demolition derby, truck and tractor pulls,<br />
motocross and harness rac<strong>in</strong>g. Spend all day<br />
on the amusement rides, look<strong>in</strong>g at a variety<br />
of displays and watch<strong>in</strong>g 4-H and FFA youth<br />
show off their hard work.<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fairgrounds, 415 Lancaster Pike (US-22 East), Circleville<br />
740.474.2085 • www.pickawaycountyfair.org<br />
See our ad page 45.<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> Heritage & Antique Tractor Festival<br />
Held the third Saturday <strong>in</strong> July, this unique<br />
festival features heritage demonstrations,<br />
antique tractors, live traditional music, food,<br />
storytell<strong>in</strong>g, vendors and a spectacular tractor<br />
parade through downtown Circleville.<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fairgrounds<br />
415 Lancaster Pike (US-22 East), Circleville<br />
888.770.7425<br />
For a complete list<strong>in</strong>g of Events & Festivals<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong>, call 888.770.7425<br />
or visit www.pickaway.com.<br />
Slate Run Fall Festival<br />
Held the last weekend of October, this family<br />
event features hayrides, pumpk<strong>in</strong> carv<strong>in</strong>gs and<br />
other fun fall activities.<br />
Slate Run Metro Park, 1375 SR-674 N.<br />
Canal W<strong>in</strong>chester<br />
614.837.1680 • www.metroparks.net<br />
Slate Run W<strong>in</strong>ter Hike<br />
and Maple Syrup<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Walk through the woods, fields and historical farm<br />
on a self-guided 2- or 4.5-mile hike held each<br />
February. Volunteers will highlight animals and<br />
nature along the trails.<br />
Slate Run Metro Park, 1375 SR-674 N.<br />
Canal W<strong>in</strong>chester • 614.891.0700<br />
www.metroparks.net<br />
Spr<strong>in</strong>g Canal Walk<br />
Walkers can hike one, two or five miles and learn about the various plant<br />
and wildlife that <strong>in</strong>habit the waters of the Ohio-Erie Canal, held <strong>in</strong> May.<br />
View the renovations that have improved the canal s<strong>in</strong>ce 1999. Free<br />
admission.<br />
Canal Park, Canal Rd., Circleville • 888.770.7425<br />
www.pickawaycountyparks.org<br />
Ted Lewis Music Festival<br />
Held on the third Saturday <strong>in</strong> June, this festival<br />
honors Circleville’s favorite son, jazz legend<br />
Ted Lewis. The outdoor stage features live<br />
jazz; food, movies and special events at the<br />
Ted Lewis Museum. Free admission.<br />
Downtown Circleville • 888.770.7425<br />
Third Thursday Event Series<br />
This popular series is held on the 3rd<br />
Thursdays of June, July, August, and<br />
September <strong>in</strong> downtown Circleville and<br />
feature delicious food, live music and a variety<br />
of brews and beverages. The events are the<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> Picnic, Blues, Brews & BBQ, A<br />
Taste of <strong>Pickaway</strong> and the <strong>Pickaway</strong> Pizza<br />
Challenge.Nom<strong>in</strong>al entry fee to benefit local<br />
charities and non-profit organizations.<br />
Downtown Circleville • 888.770.7425<br />
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Shopp<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Cami’s Corner 42<br />
Enjoy quality home decor <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g candles, tart warmers, florals, primitives<br />
and handmade Italian jewelry. Large stock of scrapbook<strong>in</strong>g papers, stickers<br />
and embellishments. Locally made crafts. Open Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm.<br />
400 N. Court St., Circleville • 740.477.1200 • www.camiscorner.net<br />
See ad on page 21.<br />
Wittich’s Candies 69<br />
Old-fashioned candy shop and soda founta<strong>in</strong>. Oldest family-owned candy<br />
shop <strong>in</strong> U.S. Open daily, year-round. Closed Sunday.<br />
117 W. High St., Circleville • 740.474.3313<br />
See ad on page 10.<br />
Historic Downtown<br />
Circleville<br />
Visit Downtown Circleville where the<br />
historic architecture is complemented by<br />
an array of unique shops and restaurants.<br />
For a calendar of events, visit<br />
www.pickaway.com.<br />
See ad on page 19.<br />
Circleville Plaza 6<br />
This 300,000-square foot community<br />
center, located on US-23 <strong>in</strong> Circleville,<br />
is anchored by Wal-Mart Supercenter.<br />
Other tenants <strong>in</strong>clude a mix of national,<br />
regional and local retailers, service providers<br />
and restaurants.<br />
Christopher’s Boutique of Circleville 44<br />
Come <strong>in</strong> and enjoy our friendly hospitality, f<strong>in</strong>e service and unique<br />
quality cloth<strong>in</strong>g. Also shop the Pandora Jewelry and Brighton Collectibles<br />
boutiques.<br />
121 S. Court St., Circleville • 740.474.7916<br />
www.christophersdonboutique.com<br />
See ad on page 20.<br />
The Hippie Hut Guitars and Th<strong>in</strong>gs 50<br />
The Hippie Hut is a unique store that carries a little bit of everyth<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g acoustic and electric guitars, locally-made jewelry and cloth<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
<strong>in</strong>cense and collectibles.<br />
149 W. Ma<strong>in</strong> St., Circleville • 740.474.4367<br />
www.thehippiehutguitarsandth<strong>in</strong>gs.com<br />
See ad on page 21.<br />
Bill’s Bike Shop 40<br />
Sales of Giant and Haro bikes. Service of all makes and models.<br />
124 S. Court St., Circleville • 740.477.6193<br />
See ad on page 21.<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> Cross<strong>in</strong>g 24<br />
This 127,000-square foot shopp<strong>in</strong>g<br />
center across from Circleville Plaza<br />
<strong>in</strong>cludes a mix of retail and eat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
establishments.<br />
Village of Ashville<br />
Experience the warmth of this friendly<br />
small town. Visit the hometown shops and<br />
f<strong>in</strong>d unique Ashville giftware, collectibles,<br />
candles, jewelry and much more.<br />
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Shopp<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Shopp<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Precision Jewelers 61<br />
Precision Jewelers specializes <strong>in</strong> cast<strong>in</strong>g, remount<strong>in</strong>g and watch repairs.<br />
Locally owned and operated.<br />
151 W. Ma<strong>in</strong> St., Circleville • 740.420.6309<br />
www.precisionjewelersllc.com<br />
See ad on page 21.<br />
L<strong>in</strong>dsey’s Bakery 51<br />
Enjoy bread, buns, donuts, pies, cakes, cookies and crème horns made<br />
from scratch daily. Established by Gene and Martha L<strong>in</strong>dsey <strong>in</strong> 1950 and<br />
family-owned and operated.<br />
127 W. Ma<strong>in</strong> St., Circleville • 740.474.3871 • www.l<strong>in</strong>dseysbakery.com<br />
See ad on page 21.<br />
For a complete list<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
shopp<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
call 888.770.7425<br />
or visit www.pickaway.com.<br />
Wireless – Premium Retailer<br />
<strong>for</strong> Verizon Wireless 32<br />
A small-town wireless company with nationwide wireless th<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g. Open<br />
Mon.-Fri., 9am-8pm, Sat., 10am-8pm, Sun., Noon-5pm.<br />
1428 Circleville Plaza Dr., Circleville, OH 43113<br />
740.420.3785 • www.mybrandnewphone.com<br />
See ad below.<br />
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Rhoads Farm Market & Garden Center 25<br />
A passion <strong>for</strong> plants and the outdoors has evolved <strong>in</strong>to a full service farm<br />
market, garden center, gift and floral shop and much more!<br />
1051 SR-56 E., Circleville • 800.378.8934/740.474.2028<br />
www.rhoadsfarmmarket.com<br />
See ad below.<br />
Slate Run V<strong>in</strong>eyard 28<br />
F<strong>in</strong>e quality handcrafted w<strong>in</strong>es made with 58 different varieties of grapes<br />
produc<strong>in</strong>g an array of exquisite flavors.<br />
1900 W<strong>in</strong>chester-Southern Rd.<br />
Canal W<strong>in</strong>chester<br />
614.834.8577<br />
www.slaterunw<strong>in</strong>e.com<br />
See ad at right.<br />
Calab Atwater Marker 41<br />
Known as the “Father of Ohio’s Common Schools,” Caleb moved to Circleville <strong>in</strong><br />
1814 and organized the city’s first school board.<br />
Corner of Court St. and P<strong>in</strong>ckney St., Circleville<br />
Camp Circleville—90th & 114th Ohio Volunteer Infantry 4<br />
Site where members of the 90th and 114th Ohio Volunteer Infantry were mustered<br />
<strong>in</strong>to service dur<strong>in</strong>g the Civil War <strong>in</strong> 1862.<br />
Corner of K<strong>in</strong>gston Pike and Tarlton Rd., Circleville<br />
Deercreek Frontier Marker 11<br />
A station of Virg<strong>in</strong>ia bounty-land settlers, “Williams Town,” assembled here<br />
around 1797.<br />
Corner of Mill St. (US-22) and Ma<strong>in</strong> St., Williamsport<br />
Grenadier Squaw Village & Cornstalk Town Marker 14<br />
The Grenadier Squaw Village was located on the <strong>Pickaway</strong> Pla<strong>in</strong>s, the primary<br />
Shawnee settlement <strong>in</strong> Ohio. Cornstalk’s Town was located on the north bank of<br />
Scippo Creek, directly north of the marker.<br />
4174 Emerson Rd., Circleville<br />
Chief Logan Marker 18<br />
See description on page 9.<br />
Major General William Sooy Smith Marker 19<br />
Honored <strong>in</strong> April 1862 <strong>for</strong> his gallant and meritorious service at the Battle of Shiloh,<br />
he was <strong>for</strong> a time General Grant’s Chief of Cavalry.<br />
Corner of Harrison St. and Pleasant St., Town Hall, Tarlton<br />
Political Meet<strong>in</strong>g at Second Baptist Church Marker 60<br />
The site of a meet<strong>in</strong>g of 147 African-American men seek<strong>in</strong>g redress from a rul<strong>in</strong>g<br />
that did not accept their votes <strong>in</strong> 1870.<br />
130 W. Mill St., Circleville<br />
Prehistoric Circular Earthworks Marker 54<br />
Circleville derives its name from the circular portion of a large Hopewell-era<br />
earthwork upon which it was built.<br />
151 E. Frankl<strong>in</strong> St., Circleville<br />
Ted Lewis Marker 66<br />
Located <strong>in</strong> Ted Lewis Park, Circleville.<br />
Treaty of Camp Charlotte Marker 30<br />
Virg<strong>in</strong>ia Governor Lord Dunmore headed to the Shawnee villages to negotiate<br />
peace and set up camp at this site. The result<strong>in</strong>g Treaty of Camp Charlotte ended<br />
“Dunmore’s War” and stipulated that the Indians give up rights to land south of the<br />
Ohio River and allow boats to travel on the river undisturbed.<br />
Camp Charlotte Farm, 10104 SR-56 E., Circleville<br />
The Underground Railroad Marker 68<br />
See description on page 7.<br />
Zieger House Marker 70<br />
The Zieger House was the site of the first session of court <strong>in</strong> Circleville<br />
on April 26, 1811.<br />
Corner of Scioto St. & High St., Circleville<br />
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A <strong>Guide</strong> <strong>for</strong> Gett<strong>in</strong>g Around<br />
A <strong>Guide</strong> <strong>for</strong> Gett<strong>in</strong>g Around<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong> Legend<br />
1...... AW Marion State Park<br />
2...... Braeburn Farm Bed & Breakfast<br />
3...... Calamus Swamp<br />
4...... Camp Circleville Marker<br />
5...... Canal Park<br />
6...... Circleville Plaza Shopp<strong>in</strong>g Center<br />
7...... Com<strong>for</strong>t Inn<br />
8...... Deer Creek Golf Course<br />
9...... Deer Creek Resort and<br />
Conference Center<br />
10.... Deer Creek State Park<br />
11..... Deercreek Frontier Marker<br />
12.... Foxfire Golf Club<br />
13.... Green’s Heritage Museum<br />
14.... Grenadier Squaw Village Marker<br />
15.... Holiday Inn Express<br />
16.... Knights Inn<br />
17.... Lakeside Resort Park<br />
18.... Logan Elm State Memorial Park<br />
19.... Major General William Sooy<br />
Smith Marker<br />
20... Mary Virg<strong>in</strong>ia Crites Hannan Park<br />
21.... Ohio Christian University<br />
22.... <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fairgrounds<br />
23... <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> Memorial Airport<br />
24... <strong>Pickaway</strong> Cross<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Shopp<strong>in</strong>g Center<br />
25... Rhoads Farm Market &<br />
Garden Center<br />
26... Rickenbacker International<br />
Airport and Intermodal Term<strong>in</strong>al<br />
27... Slate Run Liv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Historical</strong><br />
Farm and Metro Park<br />
28.... Slate Run V<strong>in</strong>eyard<br />
29... Stage’s Pond State<br />
Nature Preserve<br />
30... Treaty of Camp Charlotte Marker<br />
31.... Upper Lansdowne Golf Course<br />
32.... Verizon Wireless<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> Office of Development & Plann<strong>in</strong>g 2008<br />
For a complete list<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
POINTS OF INTEREST,<br />
call 888.770.7425<br />
or visit www.pickaway.com.<br />
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A <strong>Guide</strong> <strong>for</strong> Gett<strong>in</strong>g Around<br />
Downtown Circleville<br />
A <strong>Guide</strong> <strong>for</strong> Gett<strong>in</strong>g Around<br />
Downtown Ashville<br />
Circleville Legend<br />
38... Avis Car Rental<br />
56... <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> Courthouse<br />
39... Berger Health System<br />
57... <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Historical</strong><br />
40... Bill’s Bike Shop<br />
and Genealogical Library<br />
41.... Caleb Atwater Marker<br />
58.... <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> Library<br />
42... Cami’s Corner<br />
59.... <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> Welcome Center<br />
43... Castle Inn Bed and Breakfast<br />
60... Political Meet<strong>in</strong>g at<br />
44... Christopher’s Boutique of Circleville<br />
Second Baptist Church Marker<br />
45... Circleville Post Office<br />
61.... Precision Jewelers<br />
46... Clarke-May Museum<br />
62... Roundtown Players Community Theater<br />
47... Forest Cemetery<br />
62... Soldiers Monumental Museum<br />
48... Gibbys Eatery & Sports Bar<br />
63... Station House Grill<br />
49.... Goodw<strong>in</strong>’s Family Restaurant<br />
64... Subway<br />
50... Hippie Hut Guitars and Th<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
65... Ted Lewis Museum & Theater<br />
51.... L<strong>in</strong>dsey’s Bakery<br />
66... Ted Lewis Park and <strong>Historical</strong> Marker<br />
52... Ma<strong>in</strong> Street Pub<br />
67... Tuscan Table<br />
53.... Mural of Pumpk<strong>in</strong> Show<br />
68... Underground Railroad Marker<br />
54... Prehistoric Circular Earthworks Marker 69... Wittich’s Candies<br />
55.... PICCA<br />
70... Zieger House Marker<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> Office of Development & Plann<strong>in</strong>g 2008<br />
Ashville Legend<br />
33... Ashville Area Heritage Society Centennial Park<br />
34... Ashville Community Park<br />
35.... Ashville Post Office<br />
36... Ohio’s Small Town Museum<br />
37... <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> Library-Younk<strong>in</strong> Branch<br />
For a complete list<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
POINTS OF INTEREST,<br />
call 888.770.7425<br />
or visit www.pickaway.com.<br />
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History of <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
History of <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Rich <strong>in</strong> history, <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> was the home of the prehistoric Mound<br />
Builders several thousand years be<strong>for</strong>e the arrival of the later Indian tribes<br />
and European settlers.<br />
The first permanent settlers of <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> arrived <strong>in</strong> late 1796 or<br />
early 1797 and erected cab<strong>in</strong>s along an old Indian trail that ran between<br />
Lancaster and Chillicothe. One of the first permanent settlements was<br />
Newellstown, now known as Tarlton, which was established <strong>in</strong> 1801<br />
along the trail called Zane’s Trace. <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> was created by an<br />
act of the Ohio Legislature <strong>in</strong> 1810 from three surround<strong>in</strong>g counties and<br />
Circleville was designated the <strong>County</strong> Seat <strong>in</strong> 1811.<br />
History of Towns & Villages<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Ashville<br />
Located n<strong>in</strong>e miles north of Circleville, this qua<strong>in</strong>t<br />
village is located on land once occupied by<br />
the Mound Builders and later by Shawnee<br />
Indians. In the 1830s, a distillery was<br />
started by Richard Stage and by 1874<br />
a railroad was be<strong>in</strong>g built and was<br />
completed the next year. The Village<br />
of Ashville was <strong>in</strong>corporated <strong>in</strong> 1882<br />
and currently has a population of<br />
approximately 3,174.<br />
The nationally acclaimed “Ohio’s Small<br />
Town Museum” is located <strong>in</strong> the historic<br />
downtown bus<strong>in</strong>ess district and honors<br />
Ashville’s heritage. One of the major<br />
attractions <strong>in</strong> the museum is the unique traffic<br />
light, <strong>in</strong>vented by T.A. Boor <strong>in</strong> the 1930s,<br />
which hung at the major downtown <strong>in</strong>tersection.<br />
Ashville also hosts a very large Fourth of July<br />
celebration, established <strong>in</strong> 1929, and cont<strong>in</strong>ues to<br />
attract large crowds.<br />
Circleville<br />
Circleville was unique among early American towns, built to con<strong>for</strong>m to<br />
a circular prehistoric earthworks. When <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> was <strong>for</strong>med<br />
<strong>in</strong> 1810, the new town was laid out with<strong>in</strong> the ancient Circle on the<br />
high bank east of the Scioto River. Its streets radiated from an octagonal<br />
courthouse <strong>in</strong> the center of the Circle. When the Ohio Erie Canal<br />
reached Circleville, the shape of the town with<strong>in</strong> the Circle proved to be<br />
a h<strong>in</strong>drance and <strong>in</strong> 1838 a group of enterpris<strong>in</strong>g bus<strong>in</strong>essmen began to<br />
“square the Circle.” Over the next 20 years the job was accomplished<br />
and all traces of the ancient earthworks disappeared.<br />
The famous Circleville Pumpk<strong>in</strong> Show recently celebrated its 100-year<br />
anniversary and is considered to be one of the top festivals <strong>in</strong> the United<br />
States. Circleville has always been a diverse community balanced by<br />
manufactur<strong>in</strong>g, commerce and agriculture and the town still reta<strong>in</strong>s its<br />
charm<strong>in</strong>g character.<br />
Commercial Po<strong>in</strong>t<br />
This village was settled <strong>in</strong> 1841 as Genoa. In 1843, the nearby town of<br />
Rome united with Genoa and <strong>in</strong> 1872 became known as Commercial<br />
Po<strong>in</strong>t. The community holds a Homecom<strong>in</strong>g Celebration each year and is<br />
hometown to IndyCar driver Sarah Fisher.<br />
Darbyville<br />
At one time, the Shawnee Indians had several villages and a large burial<br />
ground <strong>in</strong> the vic<strong>in</strong>ity. Darby Creek, which flows along the village, is now<br />
designated as a National and State Scenic River. Both Darby Creek and<br />
Darbyville were named <strong>for</strong> the Shawnee Indian Chief Darby.<br />
New Holland<br />
Located on the <strong>Pickaway</strong>-Fayette <strong>County</strong> l<strong>in</strong>e, the town<br />
was settled <strong>in</strong> 1818 as Flem<strong>in</strong>gsburg. The name was<br />
changed to New Holland and <strong>in</strong>corporated <strong>in</strong><br />
1835. Deer Creek State Park is located nearby.<br />
Orient<br />
The village is located <strong>in</strong> the northwestern<br />
part of <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong>. Green’s<br />
Heritage Museum highlights many of<br />
the historic aspects of the region and<br />
the <strong>Pickaway</strong> Correctional Institution is<br />
located outside the village.<br />
South Bloomfield<br />
Orig<strong>in</strong>ally a stagecoach stop on the<br />
Columbus-Chillicothe l<strong>in</strong>e, the town was<br />
laid out <strong>in</strong> 1804 with the hope that it<br />
might become the county seat; however<br />
the founders’ dreams were never realized.<br />
The small village of Millport was established<br />
near South Bloomfield with the build<strong>in</strong>g of the<br />
Ohio Canal and Lock Number 31 on the canal<br />
can be seen as well as part of the canal and towpath.<br />
Also, the eng<strong>in</strong>e house of an old gristmill is still stand<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Millport is now with<strong>in</strong> the municipality of South Bloomfield and<br />
the area is experienc<strong>in</strong>g rapid growth.<br />
Tarlton<br />
Probably the first settlement <strong>in</strong> <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong>, Tarlton was settled <strong>in</strong><br />
1801 as Newellstown. It is thought that the community was later named<br />
<strong>for</strong> British Cavalry Commander Sir Banastre Tarleton. Zane’s Trace passed<br />
through Tarlton and was once the pr<strong>in</strong>cipal route from Kentucky to the East.<br />
Cross Mound, a remarkable specimen of an ancient mound, is located<br />
outside Tarlton.<br />
Williamsport<br />
Located n<strong>in</strong>e miles west of Circleville on US-22, the village was settled <strong>in</strong><br />
1818. It was noted <strong>for</strong> many years as a health spa because of<br />
the m<strong>in</strong>eral spr<strong>in</strong>g, which was thought to have medic<strong>in</strong>al value. The<br />
community purchased vacated school grounds <strong>in</strong> the center of town<br />
<strong>for</strong> a community park.<br />
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Recreational & Outdoor Activities<br />
Golf Courses<br />
Foxfire Golf Club 12<br />
Enjoy 36 holes of championship<br />
golf. Golf out<strong>in</strong>gs, leagues,<br />
memberships, stocked pro-shop<br />
and banquet facilities perfect <strong>for</strong><br />
receptions, parties and reunions.<br />
10799 SR-104, Lockbourne<br />
740.983.2801/614.224.3694<br />
www.foxfiregolfclub.com<br />
See ad at right.<br />
Upper Lansdowne Golf Course 31<br />
Enjoy a picturesque 18 hole scenic golf course with beautiful country<br />
views. Featur<strong>in</strong>g lots of character and just enough challenge to keep it<br />
<strong>in</strong>terest<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
17565 W<strong>in</strong>chester Rd., Ashville • 740.983.2989<br />
www.upperlansdowne.com<br />
See ad below.<br />
Deer Creek Golf Course 8<br />
350-acre course offer<strong>in</strong>g long fairways and challeng<strong>in</strong>g greens. Relax<br />
and enjoy the pastoral sett<strong>in</strong>g. Pro-shop and practice facilities open yearround.<br />
20635 Waterloo Rd., Mt. Sterl<strong>in</strong>g • 740.869.3088<br />
www.visitdeercreek.com<br />
See ad on page 4.<br />
Parks<br />
Deer Creek State Park 10<br />
A collage of meadows and woodlands surround the 1,277-acre scenic<br />
reservoir. This resort park features a modern lodge, cottages, campground,<br />
golf course, swimm<strong>in</strong>g beach and boat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>for</strong> outdoor enthusiasts.<br />
22300 State Park Rd. #20, Mt. Sterl<strong>in</strong>g • 877.678.3337<br />
A.W. Marion State Park 1<br />
The quiet waters and roll<strong>in</strong>g woodlands offer visitors a welcome escape<br />
from the rigors of everyday life. This small but unique park features a<br />
variety of recreational activities while ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g an atmosphere of natural<br />
serenity.<br />
7317 Warner-Huffer Rd., Circleville • 740.869.3124<br />
Slate Run Liv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Historical</strong> Farm<br />
and Metro Park 27<br />
The historical farm shows early farm life from the 1880s. Enjoy a picnic,<br />
walk<strong>in</strong>g trails, horseback rid<strong>in</strong>g trail, pond, wildlife area and a covered<br />
bridge.<br />
1375 SR-674 N., Canal W<strong>in</strong>chester • 614.833.1880<br />
Ashville Community Park 34<br />
Featur<strong>in</strong>g athletic facilities, playgrounds and shelter houses, this park hosts<br />
many community events throughout the year.<br />
Walnut St., Ashville • 888.770.7425<br />
Ted Lewis Park 66<br />
Donated to the City of Circleville by jazz music legend Ted Lewis, this<br />
park consists of the City Aquatic Center, baseball diamonds, tennis and<br />
basketball courts and a skateboard park.<br />
N. Court Street, Circleville • 888.770.7425<br />
Mary Virg<strong>in</strong>ia Crites Hannan Park 20<br />
This new $3 million project is a 72-acre park featur<strong>in</strong>g the area’s only<br />
“Boundless Playground” which accommodates those with or without<br />
disabilities, a four-season shelter house, wooded/paved hik<strong>in</strong>g/bik<strong>in</strong>g<br />
trails, a dog park and an amphitheatre slated <strong>for</strong> completion <strong>in</strong> 2009.<br />
SR-188 and Pontious Rd., Circleville • 888.770.7425<br />
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D<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Options <strong>in</strong> <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
For a complete list<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
D<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Options,<br />
call 888.770.7425<br />
or visit www.pickaway.com.<br />
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D<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Options <strong>in</strong> <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
D<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Options <strong>in</strong> <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Credit Cards Acceppted<br />
Breakfast<br />
Lunch<br />
D<strong>in</strong>ner<br />
Carryout<br />
Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment<br />
Reservations Suggested<br />
Cocktails<br />
Price Range<br />
Credit Cards Acceppted<br />
Breakfast<br />
Lunch<br />
D<strong>in</strong>ner<br />
Carryout<br />
Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment<br />
Reservations Suggested<br />
Cocktails<br />
Price Range<br />
Ashville<br />
Baseball’s Dairy Diamond &<br />
Triple Play Pizza<br />
78 Cromley St., Ashville<br />
740.983.6300/740.983.4487<br />
Circleville<br />
Bamboo House<br />
1234 N. Court St., Circleville<br />
740.474.7333<br />
Berger Health System Bistro 39<br />
600 N. <strong>Pickaway</strong> St., Circleville<br />
740.474.2126 • www.bergerhealth.com<br />
See our ad on page 47.<br />
Boomer’s Pizza<br />
410 S. <strong>Pickaway</strong> St., Circleville<br />
740.474.2200<br />
Cardo’s Pizza & Pasta<br />
402 N. Court, Circleville<br />
740.420.3145<br />
Dragon & Phoenix Buffet<br />
129 W. Ma<strong>in</strong> St., Circleville<br />
740.420.3877<br />
Gibbys Eatery and Sports Bar 48<br />
126 W. Ma<strong>in</strong> St., Circleville<br />
740.477.3471<br />
See our ad on page 33.<br />
Gio’s Pizza & Pub<br />
114 S. Court, Circleville<br />
740.474.6076<br />
Goodw<strong>in</strong>’s Family Restaurant 49<br />
214 Lancaster Pike, Circleville<br />
740.474.1238<br />
See our ad on page 32.<br />
Grand Buffet<br />
1450 Circleville Plaza Dr., Circleville<br />
740.477.8882<br />
Griff<strong>in</strong>’s Roundtown Café<br />
234 N. Court St., Circleville<br />
740.474.8666<br />
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$ = under $7, $$ = $8-12, $$$ = $13-18, $$$$ = over $18<br />
Credit cards accepted: V - VISA, MC - MasterCard,<br />
DS - Discover, AE - American Express, DC - D<strong>in</strong>er’s Club<br />
Circleville<br />
Hamburger Inn<br />
125 Watt St., Circleville • 740.474.1233<br />
Ma<strong>in</strong> Street Pub 52<br />
207 W. Ma<strong>in</strong> St., Circleville<br />
740.474.9078<br />
See our ad on page 33.<br />
Papa John’s Pizza<br />
1420 Circleville Plaza Dr., Circleville<br />
740.477.3000 • www.papajohns.com<br />
Shifty’s Tavern<br />
122 S. Wash<strong>in</strong>gton St., Circleville<br />
740.420.9835<br />
Station House Grille 63<br />
101 E. Ma<strong>in</strong> St., Circleville<br />
740.477.5916 • www.stationhousegrille.com<br />
See our ad on page 32.<br />
Subway (<strong>in</strong> Wal-mart<br />
Supercenter)<br />
1470 S. Court St., Circleville<br />
740.420.6170<br />
See our ad on page 32.<br />
Expresslane Subway 64<br />
224 Lancaster Pike, Circleville<br />
740.477.3341<br />
See our ad on page 32.<br />
Tuscan Table 67<br />
122 N. Court St., Circleville<br />
740.477.3040 • www.the-tuscantable.com<br />
See our ad on page 33.<br />
Mt. Sterl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Rafter’s Restaurant at<br />
Deer Creek Resort 9<br />
22300 State Park Rd. #20, Mt. Sterl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
740.869.2020 • www.visitdeercreek.com<br />
See our ad on page 4.<br />
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For a complete list<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
D<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Options,<br />
call 888.770.7425<br />
or visit www.pickaway.com.<br />
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Area Lodg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Resorts/Hotels/Motels<br />
Deer Creek Resort and Conference Center 9<br />
Enjoy a tranquil atmosphere at the lodge offer<strong>in</strong>g 110 guest rooms—all<br />
with private balconies or patios with views of the park, lake or outdoor<br />
pool. Spacious cab<strong>in</strong>s or historic Hard<strong>in</strong>g cab<strong>in</strong> also available.<br />
22300 State Park Rd. #20, Mt. Sterl<strong>in</strong>g • 740.869.2020<br />
www.visitdeercreek.com<br />
See ad on page 4.<br />
Knights Inn 16<br />
Committed to provid<strong>in</strong>g you with a helpful staff, clean and com<strong>for</strong>table<br />
rooms, and well-ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ed accommodations—all at a great price!<br />
23897 US-23 S., Circleville • 800.THE.KNIGHTS/740.474.6006<br />
See ad below.<br />
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 15<br />
Friendly service, 66 rooms, 16 suites, two Jacuzzi suites, hot breakfast, highspeed<br />
Internet, <strong>in</strong>door pool and meet<strong>in</strong>g room facilities. Located on US-23<br />
South <strong>in</strong> Circleville.<br />
23911 US-23 S., Circleville•749.420.7711<br />
www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hotel/ciroh<br />
See ad on page 37.<br />
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Area Lodg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Area Lodg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Com<strong>for</strong>t Inn 7<br />
Offers exceptional amenities<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g 59 rooms with six<br />
suites, Jacuzzi rooms, free hot<br />
breakfast, pool and exercise<br />
room.<br />
24517 US-23 S., Circleville<br />
800.228.5150/740.477.6116 • www.choicehotels.com<br />
See ad below.<br />
Bed & Breakfasts<br />
Braeburn Farm Bed and Breakfast 2<br />
1853 brick farmhouse, work<strong>in</strong>g farm, antiques, fireplaces, rock<strong>in</strong>g chairs,<br />
porches, hammocks, woods, pond, meadows, barns, farm animals, wildlife,<br />
large sheltered pavilion and guest cottage.<br />
6768 Zane Trail Rd., Circleville• 740.474.7086<br />
See ad on page 36.<br />
Campgrounds/RV Parks<br />
Lakeside Resort Park 17<br />
Lakeside Resort sits on Hargus Lake <strong>in</strong> <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong>. Offer<strong>in</strong>g 240<br />
sites with water and electric hook-up, groceries, propane, bait, pool, game<br />
room and rec hall. Open Apr.-Oct.<br />
7518 Warner-Huffer Rd., Circleville • 740.477.1909<br />
www.lakesideresortparkoh.com<br />
See ad on page 37.<br />
Lodg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Braeburn Farm Bed and Breakfast 2<br />
6768 Zane Trail Rd., Circleville • 740.474.7086<br />
See ad on page 36.<br />
The Castle Inn Bed & Breakfast<br />
610 S. Court St., Circleville • 740.477.3986 • www.castle<strong>in</strong>n.net<br />
Com<strong>for</strong>t Inn 7<br />
24517 US 23, Circleville • 740.477.6116 • www.choicehotels.com<br />
See ad on page 38.<br />
Deer Creek Dam Bed & Breakfast<br />
21912 Deer Creek Rd., Mt. Sterl<strong>in</strong>g • 740.994.0500<br />
www.deercreekdam.com<br />
Deer Creek Resort & Conference Center 9<br />
22300 State Park Rd. #20, Mt. Sterl<strong>in</strong>g • 877.678.DEER (3337)<br />
www.visitdeercreek.com<br />
See ad on page 4.<br />
The Guest House<br />
163 W. Frankl<strong>in</strong> St., Circleville • 740.477.5995<br />
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 15<br />
23911 US-23 S., Circleville • 740.420.7711<br />
www.ichotelsgroup.com<br />
See ad on page 37.<br />
Knights Inn 16<br />
23897 US-23, Circleville • 740.474.6006 • www.knights<strong>in</strong>n.com<br />
See ad on page 36.<br />
Relax Inn<br />
25130 US-23 S., Circleville • 740.474.8884<br />
Camp<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Ash Ridge Cab<strong>in</strong>s<br />
17171 Sam Carr Rd., Laurelville • 740.332.1015<br />
www.ashridgecab<strong>in</strong>s.com<br />
Lakeside Resort Park 17<br />
7518 Warner-Huffer Road, Circleville • 740.477.1909<br />
www.lakesideresortparkoh.com<br />
See ad on page 37.<br />
A.W. Marion State Park Campgrounds<br />
7317 Warner-Huffer Rd., Circleville • 740.869.3124<br />
www.ohiodnr.com<br />
Deer Creek State Park Campgrounds<br />
20635 Waterloo Rd., Mt. Sterl<strong>in</strong>g • 740.869.3508<br />
www.ohiodnr.com<br />
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<strong>County</strong> Services & Organizations<br />
Rental Car<br />
Avis Car Rental 38<br />
Car rentals <strong>for</strong> vacation, bus<strong>in</strong>ess, accident replacement and car repairs.<br />
Insurance direct bill<strong>in</strong>g available. One-way rentals. Free neighborhood<br />
pickup. “We Try Harder”<br />
1023 S. Court St., Circleville • 740.474.3071 • www.avis.com<br />
See ad on page 42.<br />
Library<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> District Public Library<br />
Enjoy books, newspapers, movies, DVDs, music and more. Experienced staff.<br />
Free wireless Internet. Copy and fax services available.<br />
Ma<strong>in</strong> Branch 58<br />
1160 N. Court St., Circleville<br />
740.477.1644<br />
Floyd E. Younk<strong>in</strong> Branch 37<br />
51 Long St., Ashville<br />
740.983.8856<br />
www.pickawaylib.org<br />
See ad on page 40.<br />
Medical Services<br />
Berger Health System 39<br />
Offer<strong>in</strong>g excellent emergency health care<br />
services to visitors of <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong>.<br />
600 N. <strong>Pickaway</strong> St., Circleville, OH 43113<br />
740.474.2126 • www.bergerhealth.com<br />
See ad on page 47.<br />
Educational Facility<br />
Ohio Christian University 21<br />
AIM, adult degree programs, convenient, accredited, af<strong>for</strong>dable<br />
degrees <strong>for</strong> busy adults. Classes<br />
offered onsite (one night per week)<br />
and onl<strong>in</strong>e. For more <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation,<br />
visit www.aim-ocu.<strong>in</strong>fo.<br />
1476 Lancaster Pike, Circleville<br />
877.246.6656<br />
www.ocuonl<strong>in</strong>e.com<br />
See ad on <strong>in</strong>side front cover.<br />
Agriculture<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fairgrounds 22<br />
Home of the <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fair. Flea<br />
market first weekend of every month. Build<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and grounds rentals. Office open Mon.,<br />
Wed., Fri. 8am-4pm.<br />
415 Lancaster Pike, Circleville<br />
740.474.2085 • www.pickawaycountyfair.org<br />
See ad on page 45.<br />
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<strong>County</strong> Services & Organizations<br />
Transportation<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> Area Rural Transit (P.A.R.T) 55<br />
Convenient, low cost general public transportation service. Service hours<br />
Mon.-Fri., 8am-7:30pm.<br />
469 E. Ohio St., Circleville • 740.474.8835/877.810.3500<br />
See ad below.<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> Memorial Airport 23<br />
28181 McCrady Rd., south of Circleville just off of US-23 S.<br />
740.474.5145<br />
Rickenbacker International Airport and<br />
Intermodal Term<strong>in</strong>al 26<br />
Located off SR-317 <strong>in</strong> northern <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> • 614.491.1401<br />
Community Development<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> Progress Partnership<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> Progress Partnership (P3) is the economic development<br />
agency <strong>for</strong> <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> and its municipalities. P3 focuses on new<br />
bus<strong>in</strong>ess recruitment and market<strong>in</strong>g, exist<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>dustry support and product<br />
development.<br />
114 W. Frankl<strong>in</strong> St., Circleville<br />
740.420.6498<br />
www.pickawayprogress.com<br />
See ad on page 41.<br />
All Year<br />
Flea Market<br />
Open 9am-4pm the first weekend<br />
of every month.<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fairgrounds<br />
415 Lancaster Pike (US-22 East)<br />
Circleville • 740.474.2085<br />
www.pickawaycountyfair.org<br />
February<br />
Slate Run Annual W<strong>in</strong>ter<br />
Hike and Maple Syrup<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Self-guided 2 or 4.5 mile hike<br />
through woods, fields and farms.<br />
Slate Run Metro Park<br />
1375 SR-674 N .,<br />
Canal W<strong>in</strong>chester<br />
614.891.0700<br />
www.metroparks.net<br />
March<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> Home and<br />
Garden Show<br />
Three-day event featur<strong>in</strong>g demos<br />
and tips on home improvement<br />
and garden<strong>in</strong>g. Free admission.<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fairgrounds<br />
415 Lancaster Pike (US-22 East)<br />
Circleville • 888.770.7425<br />
April<br />
Ashville Vik<strong>in</strong>g Festival<br />
Featur<strong>in</strong>g food, music and vendors<br />
focus<strong>in</strong>g on life of the 10th century<br />
Vik<strong>in</strong>gs. Admission: Canned goods<br />
<strong>for</strong> Ashville Food Pantry<br />
Ashville Village Park, Ashville<br />
740.983.9390<br />
www.ashvillevik<strong>in</strong>gfest.com<br />
May<br />
Spr<strong>in</strong>g Canal Walk<br />
Learn about the plant and wildlife<br />
that <strong>in</strong>habit the Ohio-Erie Canal.<br />
Free admission.<br />
Canal Park, Canal Rd.<br />
Circleville • 888.770.7425<br />
www.pickawaycountyparks.org<br />
Deercreek Dam Days<br />
Festival<br />
Parades, arts & crafts, rides,<br />
games, food and enterta<strong>in</strong>ment.<br />
Williamsport • 888.770.7425<br />
For additional <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation,<br />
see page 15.<br />
For a complete list<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
Events, call 888.770.7425<br />
or visit www.pickaway.com.<br />
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Calendar of Events<br />
Calendar of Events<br />
June<br />
Commercial Po<strong>in</strong>t<br />
Homecom<strong>in</strong>g Festival<br />
Enjoy ocean perch sandwiches,<br />
parade, midway, great food,<br />
enterta<strong>in</strong>ment, fish<strong>in</strong>g, square<br />
danc<strong>in</strong>g, beer garden and<br />
fireworks.<br />
Commercial Po<strong>in</strong>t<br />
740.983.4836<br />
For additional <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation,<br />
see page 15.<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> Picnic<br />
Part of the Third Thursday series,<br />
area restaurants offer favorite<br />
“picnic foods” <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g burgers,<br />
brats, and strawberry shortcake.<br />
Live music is per<strong>for</strong>med on the<br />
outdoor enterta<strong>in</strong>ment stage. Cold<br />
brews and a variety of beverages<br />
are available. Nom<strong>in</strong>al entry fee<br />
to benefit local charities and nonprofit<br />
organizations.<br />
Downtown Circleville<br />
888.770.7425<br />
Ted Lewis Music Festival<br />
Honor<strong>in</strong>g Ted Lewis with live jazz,<br />
food, movies and special events.<br />
Free admission<br />
Downtown Circleville<br />
888.770.7425<br />
For additional <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation,<br />
see page 17.<br />
See ad on page 9.<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fair<br />
Demolition derby, truck and tractor<br />
pulls, motocross, harness rac<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
amusement rides and displays.<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fairgrounds<br />
415 Lancaster Pike (US-22 East)<br />
Circleville • 740.474.2085<br />
www.pickawaycountyfair.org<br />
For additional <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation,<br />
see page 16.<br />
See ad on page 45.<br />
July<br />
Ashville Fourth of July<br />
Celebration<br />
Parades, crafts, foods, midway,<br />
enterta<strong>in</strong>ment and fireworks. Free<br />
admission.<br />
Ashville • 740.983.9449<br />
For additional <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation,<br />
see page 14.<br />
Art <strong>in</strong> the Park Festival<br />
Art displayed <strong>in</strong> the open-air<br />
gallery and <strong>in</strong>door view<strong>in</strong>g spaces.<br />
Deer Creek Resort & Conference<br />
Center, 22300 State Park Rd. #20<br />
Mt. Sterl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
877.678.DEER (3337)<br />
www.visitdeercreek.com<br />
Blues, Brews and BBQ<br />
Part of the Third Thursday series,<br />
the air is filled with the smells<br />
of BBQ and all the fix<strong>in</strong>s’ from<br />
area restaurants. Blues music<br />
is per<strong>for</strong>med on the outdoor<br />
enterta<strong>in</strong>ment stage. Cold brews<br />
and a variety of beverages are<br />
available. Nom<strong>in</strong>al entry fee to<br />
benefit local charities and nonprofit<br />
organizations.<br />
Downtown Circleville<br />
888.770.7425<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> Heritage &<br />
Antique Tractor Festival<br />
Heritage demonstrations, antique<br />
tractors, live music and storytell<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fairgrounds<br />
415 Lancaster Pike<br />
(US-22 East), Circleville<br />
888.770.7425<br />
For additional <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation,<br />
see page 16.<br />
Circleville Summer<br />
Sidewalk Sale<br />
Circleville retail bus<strong>in</strong>esses offer<br />
their best buys of the season.<br />
Features an antique tractor parade<br />
at noon.<br />
Downtown Circleville<br />
888.770.7425<br />
August<br />
South Bloomfield Old<br />
Village Days Festival<br />
Features food, rides, queens<br />
contests, parades and music.<br />
Village Park, South Bloomfield<br />
740.983.2541<br />
www.southbloomfieldohio.com<br />
A Taste of <strong>Pickaway</strong><br />
Part of the Third Thursday series,<br />
this event features area restaurants<br />
serv<strong>in</strong>g up samples of the best<br />
items off their menus. Live music<br />
is per<strong>for</strong>med on the outdoor<br />
enterta<strong>in</strong>ment stage. Cold brews<br />
and a variety of beverages are<br />
available. Nom<strong>in</strong>al entry fee to<br />
benefit local charities and nonprofit<br />
organizations.<br />
Downtown Circleville<br />
888.770.7425<br />
Farmers Market<br />
Fresh produce and more at the<br />
beautiful Deer Creek Resort<br />
on Saturdays from 8am-noon<br />
beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> late July through<br />
September.<br />
Deer Creek Resort &<br />
Conference Center<br />
22300 State Park Rd #20<br />
Mt. Sterl<strong>in</strong>g, OH 43143<br />
(877) 678-DEER (3337)<br />
www.visitdeercreek.com<br />
Commercial Po<strong>in</strong>t<br />
Grand Prix of Kart<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Annual street race with concessions<br />
and cookouts.<br />
Commercial Po<strong>in</strong>t • 614.877.9124<br />
www.cpgrandprix.com<br />
For additional <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation,<br />
see page 15.<br />
September<br />
Arts and Crafts Fair<br />
Craft vendors fill the sidewalks with<br />
quality handcrafted items.<br />
Downtown Circleville<br />
888.770.7425<br />
Green’s Farm<br />
Heritage Days<br />
Antique stagecoaches, farm<strong>in</strong>g<br />
equipment, demonstrations.<br />
Green’s Heritage Museum<br />
10530 Thrailkill Rd., Orient<br />
888.770.7425<br />
For additional <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation,<br />
see page 16.<br />
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Calendar of Events<br />
Index of Advertisers<br />
Farmers Market<br />
Fresh produce and more at the<br />
beautiful Deer Creek Resort<br />
on Saturdays from 8am-noon<br />
beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> late July through<br />
September.<br />
Deer Creek Resort &<br />
Conference Center<br />
22300 State Park Rd #20<br />
Mt. Sterl<strong>in</strong>g, OH 43143<br />
(877) 678-DEER (3337)<br />
www.visitdeercreek.com<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> Pizza Challenge<br />
Part of the Third Thursday series,<br />
area pizzerias compete <strong>for</strong> the<br />
People’s Choice Award and the<br />
Celebrity Judges Award. Live<br />
music is per<strong>for</strong>med on the outdoor<br />
enterta<strong>in</strong>ment stage. Cold brews<br />
and a variety of beverages are<br />
available. Nom<strong>in</strong>al entry fee to<br />
benefit local charities and nonprofit<br />
organizations.<br />
Downtown Circleville<br />
888.770.7425<br />
October<br />
Circleville Pumpk<strong>in</strong> Show<br />
Parades, pumpk<strong>in</strong> foods, live<br />
music, crafts, contests and more.<br />
Downtown Circleville<br />
740.474.7000<br />
www.pumpk<strong>in</strong>show.com<br />
For additional <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation,<br />
see page 14.<br />
Slate Run Fall Festival<br />
Features hayrides, pumpk<strong>in</strong><br />
carv<strong>in</strong>gs and other fun fall<br />
activities.<br />
Slate Run Metro Park<br />
1375 SR-674 N ., Canal<br />
W<strong>in</strong>chester • 614.837.1680<br />
For additional <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation,<br />
see page 17.<br />
November<br />
TubaChristmas & Holiday<br />
Open House<br />
Downtown Circleville<br />
888.770.7425<br />
www.tubachristmas.com<br />
December<br />
Festival of Carols<br />
and Messiah<br />
Per<strong>for</strong>mance of the OCU Chorale,<br />
community guests and orchestra.<br />
Ohio Christian University<br />
1476 Lancaster Pike, Circleville<br />
877.7.OCU.NOW<br />
www.ohiochristian.edu<br />
For additional <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation,<br />
see page 15.<br />
Christmas Parade<br />
Welcome Santa Claus to<br />
Circleville the first Saturday <strong>in</strong><br />
December.<br />
Downtown Circleville<br />
888.770.7425<br />
Avis Car Rental......................................42<br />
Berger Health System..........................47<br />
Bill’s Bike Shop......................................21<br />
Braeburn Farms<br />
Bed and Breakfast..........................36<br />
Cami’s Corner.......................................21<br />
Christopher’s Boutique<br />
of Circleville......................................20<br />
Historic Downtown Circleville............19<br />
Circleville Pumpk<strong>in</strong> Show....................46<br />
Com<strong>for</strong>t Inn............................................38<br />
Deer Creek Resort and<br />
Conference Center............................4<br />
Foxfire Golf Club..................................30<br />
Gibbys Eatery and Sports Bar...........33<br />
Goodw<strong>in</strong>’s Family Restaurant............32<br />
Green’s Heritage Village &<br />
Museum............................................12<br />
The Hippie Hut Guitars<br />
and Th<strong>in</strong>gs........................................21<br />
Holiday Inn Express<br />
Hotel & Suites..................................37<br />
Knights Inn .............................................36<br />
Lakeside Resort Park............................37<br />
L<strong>in</strong>dsey’s Bakery....................................21<br />
Ma<strong>in</strong> Street Pub....................................33<br />
Ohio Christian<br />
University...............Inside Front Cover<br />
Ohio’s Small Town Museum.................6<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> Area Rural Transit...............42<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> Public Library........47<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> Fairgrounds...........45<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
<strong>Historical</strong> Society............................12<br />
<strong>Pickaway</strong> Progress Partnership..........41<br />
Precision Jewelers.................................21<br />
Rhoads Farm Market &<br />
Garden Center................................22<br />
Slate Run V<strong>in</strong>eyard...............................22<br />
Station House Grille.............................32<br />
Subway...................................................32<br />
Ted Lewis Museum & Theater..............9<br />
Tuscan Table Restaurant.....................33<br />
Upper Lansdowne Golf Course........30<br />
Wireless – Premium Retailer<br />
<strong>for</strong> Verizon Wireless.......................20<br />
Wittich’s Candies.................................10<br />
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<strong>Pickaway</strong> <strong>County</strong> Visitors Bureau<br />
325 W. Ma<strong>in</strong> Street<br />
Circleville, OH 43113