Tag: ohio history
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The Jacktown Trail – Chapter 7
Tritt, still sitting at the table in the tavern after Mac had left on an errand, looked at Susan, now sitting across from him. “Oh, you’re wondering what I’m doing here? Well, I’ve been asking myself some questions,” she said.
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Dusty Tires on the Road: Remarkable Marietta
This week in Dusty Tires on the Road we continue our drive on video south on State Route 60 from McConnelsville to Marietta, passing through the small communities of Beverly and Lowell along the way.
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Explore the oldest houses in Columbus and Ohio
A modest house in Franklinton is reputed to be the oldest house in the city of Columbus. Located at 570 W. Broad Street (U.S. 40) at Gift Street, the Federal style house was reportedly built in 1807 by Joseph Oberdier.
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Dusty Tires on the Road: Going West, part 2
I continued traveling west on the National Road/U.S. 40 for the last in this series of Dusty Tires on the Road videos, visiting downtown Springfield and traveling west all the way to the Indiana border.
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Sauder Village is an amazing place in the Ohio countryside
By Ken Drenten Sauder Heritage Village includes a recently completed 1920s-themed Main Street section. (Credit: Ken Drenten) I guess I’m the type who likes going back to places I enjoy time after time. I like discovering new places as well, but when I find somewhere that hits the sweet spot, I want to return again.…
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Places in Ohio related to Black American history are great visits
The historic Stone Academy was the center of abolitionist activity and a stop on the Underground Railroad in Zanesville. By Ken Drenten Ohio has numerous sites related to the Underground Railroad and Black American history. The Underground Railroad, which provided safe passage for slaves fleeing enslavement in the South to Canada prior to and during…
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