Historical Markers in Pickaway County 24A Guide for ... - Avanti Group
Historical Markers in Pickaway County 24A Guide for ... - Avanti Group
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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
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