AAT - Off the Beaten Path

Off the Beaten Path Tousim Map

Historic Places:

	Hartman and Connett Mounds Where: The Plains, Athens County Between 1,000 B.C. and 200 A.D., Athens County was home to the Adena Indians. The Plains, just north of Athens, was the second largest center of Adena activity in Ohio and when white settlers arrived in the 1800s they found at least 30 mounds here. The Hartman Mound is the largest mound in The Plains never to have been excavated.
	Eager Inn Where: Morgantown, Pike County The Eger Inn was built in 1797 along the Zane’s Trace Trail - the first road cut into the wilderness of the Northwest Territory – and served as a stagecoach stop and inn until 1870. The inn was also part of the Underground Railroad in the 19th century.
	Miner's Supply Store Where: Coalton, Jackson County Built around 1880 by John Henry Patterson and his brother Frank, the Miner’s Supply Store in Coalton sold a variety of goods to the areas miners and their families. Today, the Miner’s Supply Store is listed on National Register of Historic Places.
	Eclipse Company Town Where: The Plains, Athens County Built by the Hocking Valley Coal Company in 1902, the Eclipse Company Town sits atop Eclipse Mine #4. Miners and their families once lived in the quaint house and shopped at the company general store. Today, the town has twelve company houses, one shotgun house, and the company store. The houses are rented to an array of commercial and residential tenants.
	The Heritage Mural and Outdoor Riverside Amphitheater Where: Pomeroy, Meigs County The Heritage Mural is a 54-foot mural dedicated to the rich history of Pomeroy and Meigs Counties. While the Outdoor River Amphitheater hosts cultural programs and other forms of entertainment, it is even open for event rental.
	Morgan County Courthouse Where: McConnelsville, Morgan County Located on the square in downtown McConnelsville, the Morgan County Courthouse is considered one of the most beautiful in the state of Ohio. This Greek Classic structure was built in 1858 at a cost of $10,000.
	Meigs County Courthouse Where: Pomeroy, Meigs County The Meigs County Courthouse is a one-of-a-kind attraction. Set into a cliff side, the three-story courthouse offers a ground-level entrance on each story. This unusual feature gained mention in Ripley’s Believe It or Not!

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Haunted Places:

	Moonville Tunnel Where: Zaleski State Forest, Vinton County Located in the backwoods of Vinton County, the Moonville Tunnel is a remnant of a by-gone era. According to legend, the tunnel is visited by the ghost of the Moonville Tunnel. The legend is based on historical fact but has been distorted by telling and retelling over the years.
	The Ridges Where: Athens The Ridges, formerly known as the Athens Lunatic Asylum, is now part of Ohio University. It is said to be one of the most haunted places in the US. According to local legend, some of its former patients, though no longer living, never left the hospital. The most famous story is that of “the stain,” which is still visible today.
	Hope Furnace Where: Lake Hope State Park Once an iron furnace town, the area around Hope Furnace was home to workers for the furnace and their families. Legend has it that a workman fell from the top of the furnace into the fiery depths in the 1800's and a ghost can be seen walking near the top of the furnace carrying a lantern.

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Markets, Gardens, Orcards, & More:

	Athens Farmers Market Where: Athens, Athens County At the Athens Farmers Market you can find fresh and local fruits, vegetables, flowers, meats, baked goods, and other locally produced items year round.
	JR’s General Store and Country Crust Bakery Where: Bainbridge, Pike County JR’s General Store and Country Crust Bakery are owned and operated by the local Mennonite community. The stores are open year-round and offer a wide variety of fresh produce, meats, cheeses, wonderful baked goods, herbs, crafts, candles, hand-made furniture, and so much more.
	Mapleberry Farms Where: Waverly, Pike County Mapleberry Farm shares with others not only the sweet taste of pure maple sugar but also the owners' love of the country life. Visitors, tour groups, and aspiring sugar makers are welcome to visit the sugarhouse during maple sugar season.
	Mary Cooper Wildflower Garden at Bristol Village Where: Waverly, Pike County More information Coming Soon!
	Richard Brothers Orchard Where: Thurman, Jackson County Richards Bros Fruit Farm is a fun filled day for the whole family! Come and spend some time picking fresh fruit right off the tree. Richards Bros is especially known for its great apples and apple cider.

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Other Off the Beaten Path Destinations:

	Stained Glass Barn Where: Southwest of McConnelsville, Morgan County Tucked away in Morgan County, the Stained Glass Barn is the work of artist Chuck Borsari. Throughout the barn, from floor to rafters, are twinkle and gleams of light pouring through more than three dozen stained glass windows. The resorted 1904 barn is home to Borsari’s hand crafted glass gallery.
	PC Treats Candy Factory Where: Waverly, Pike County Founded in 1989, PC Treats is a family owned candy factory with a large array of homemade sweet treats. From fudge to chocolate covered pretzels, PC Treats has something for every sweet tooth!
	Ravenwood Castle Where: New Plymouth, Vintion County Surrounded by fifty acres of forest and large rock formations, this twelfth-century Norman style castle offers unique overnight accommodations, unforgettable dinning experiences, unique shops, and more.
	Hill's Automotive Classic Car Restoration Where: Racine, Meigs County Hill's Automotive has been restoring classic cars for over 25 years. It's a must see for any classic car enthusiast.
	Ohio's Most Perfect Tree Where: Stockdale, Pike County Visitors will find one of nature’s wonders: Ohio's Perfect Tree. This large hardmaple tree is estimated to be at least two hundred years old.
	Embree Park Where: Pennsville, Morgan County Embree Park, which is home to Ohio’s largest butternut tree, offers visitors a taste of history with an old Quaker meeting house and cemetery. Located on State Route 377 in the Village of Pennsville, Embree Park has a shelter house, as well as picnic and restroom facilities.
	Kincaid State Fish Hatchery Where: Lathem, Pike County The Kincaid Hatchery is a state fish hatchery operated by the Division of Wildlife of ODNR. The facility has numerous fish-rearing ponds and an indoor concrete raceway.
	Captain Hook's Tumb Where: Stockport, Morgan County Captain Isaac Newton Hook (1819-1906) who lived along the Muskingum, and who operated on it most of his career, decided to build his own tomb here in Morgan County. Come and see this legend just north of Stockport along the river on St. Rt. 376.

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