Category: Ohio Byways
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Historical markers trace the steps of Civil War Morgan’s Raid in Ohio
This John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail sign is located along SR 669 at the site of the Weaver Farm in Morgan County, where the raiders spent the night. (Credit: Ken Drenten) By Ken Drenten Thursday, July 13, 2023, marks 160 years since Confederate mounted troops under Brig. Gen. John Hunt Morgan entered Ohio as part…
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Ohio’s Scenic Byways will take you back home
Ohio Scenic Byways take the traveler past rural settings such as this one near Glenford, Ohio. By Ken Drenten Ohio has 27 routes designated by the state as Ohio Scenic Byways, offering adventures, historic sites and relaxing scenery as an alternative to high-speed freeway travel. Six of these byways are also designated as America’s Byways…