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• OH-70101989 4 YOUR GUIDE TO MEIGS COUNTY 2019 Dwayne Dopsie performs attheBigBend Blues Bash. to MeigsCounty Welcome Pomeroy from 132 years apart. This fused photo takes images of Downtown Fused photo by Gary Coleman come here, theyget toexperience something alittle different options. That’s partofwhat makes usunique. Whenpeople have campgrounds, cabins,bedandbreakfasts, andAirbnb of ourhome.We may nothave ahotel inthecountybutwe they love thepeopleandtheylove thebeautyanduniqueness one ofourpopularfestivals. What we hearthemostisthat Others cominghere started years ago tohuntorattend County andlove torevisit theirroots every now andthen. people wholove tocomehere. grew Some upinMeigs Christmas shoppingseason,there are somanywonderful Blues andBrews totheSternwheel Bash Regatta tothe number offolks whovisithere from outoftown. From the our big,localevents it’s always fascinating todiscover the shop intheirstores regularly. Anytimewe go outtooneof the county, theywilltell you justhow manyout-of-towners our downtown Pomeroy merchants, aswell asothers across atmosphere we sometimestake for granted. Ifyou askanyof time andagain toenjoy thenatural beautyandpeaceful the timetoread aboutsomeofitinthisguide. County. We are proud ofourhistoryandhopeyou willtake planned throughout 2019tocelebrate 200years ofMeigs are celebrating ourBicentennial!There are multipleevents of southeasternOhiohome.Thisyear isextra special,aswe knit communitythat is“obnoxiously proud” tocallthispart history, rolling hills,thebeautifulOhioRiver, andaclose- One thingwe love isthemanyvisitors whocomeback Welcome toMeigs County, where you willfindrich Rattlesnake Shake performs at the BigBend Blues Bash asacrowd looks on. a while,Meigs Countywelcomes you. throughout theyear. Court Grill, Meigs Countyistheplacetofindlive music Kaukonen’s Fur Peace Ranch,Charlie’s Red or Barn, Star walking paths alongthe beautifulOhioRiver. glimpse ofapassingboat whileat oneofthemanyparks and for aswimortriparound thelake inakayak; orcatch a the hillsinfall;visitForked Run State Park inthesummer when itcomestofood anddrinks. own beerat MapleLawn Brewery, there isplentytoenjoy here, theyare allgood), oracolddrinkofMeigs County’s this one),tohomemadepieat Millie’s (you can’t go wrong if you aren’t normallyafanofthegreen vegetable, trustuson are here. From brussel sprouts at CourtGrill (trythemeven a regular visitor, there are many“can’t miss”stopswhileyou than what theyare usedto. www.meigsohio.com 740-992-2239 Pomeroy, Ohio45769 236 EastMainStreet Meigs CountyChamberand Tourism whetheryouSo are comingtoplay for aday, orstayingfor And don’t forget aboutthemusic.Whetherit’s at Jorma But Meigs Countyhasmore tooffer. Take adrive through whetheritisyourSo first timeinMeigs Countyor you are Dusty Blues Gallery, Courtesy of thePomeroy Blues and Jazz Society 5 YOUR GUIDE TO MEIGS COUNTY 2019 Coolville, Ohio yourself how we have changed. changed. have we how yourself Call us today for more information. more Call for today us 106 Mulberry Avenue, Pomeroy, Ohio Ohio Pomeroy, 106 Mulberry Avenue, Anytime you need a place to entertain. entertain. need to a place you Anytime Perfect for reunions, meetings & celebrations. & celebrations. meetings reunions, for Perfect 740-992-2121 • www.ewingfuneralhome.net 740-667-3110 • www.whiteschwarzelfh.com facilities. We invite you to come in and see for see in and come for to you invite facilities. We We will be our pleased visit to your welcome to We Mike Putman & Kevin Schwarzel - Owners Schwarzel & Kevin Putman Mike

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TABLE OF CONTENTS OF TABLE 6 YOUR GUIDE TO MEIGS COUNTY 2019 OH-70103372 Email: 740.416.6710 Contact: Joe Barnhart Pomeroy, OH45769 41850 Fairgrounds Lane Fairgrounds Meigs County 9:00 AM -1:30PM@ trip. their studentsfor afield are encouragedtobring much more. Area schools and artillerydemos, soldiering skills,cavalry be demonstrationsof of the1860’s. There will hardships ofthepeople demonstrate thelifeand around theUSwill Reenactors from all Education Day Bicentennial Celebration April 26,2019 [email protected] Calendar of Events Calendar music, andCivil War Ball. reenactment, vendors, food, Parade, timecapsule, Celebration Bicentennial Parade& April 27,2019 www.chestercourthouse.com 740.985.9822 Contact: Judy Buckley Pomeroy, OH45769 42091 Pomeroy Pike Cafeteria Meigs HighSchool Cost: $206:30PM@ presentations. Meigs Countyhistorical Dinner followed by Dinner Annual Benefit Historical Association Chester Shade April 26,2019 April 27, 26, 28 For more info, timesand *Schedule subjecttochange. Wolfe Mountain 6:00PMCivil War Ball@ 1:00PMReenactment front ofCourthouse 12:00 PM Time Capsulein 10:00 AM Parade Email: 740.416.6710 Contact: Joe Barnhart Pomeroy, OH45769 41850 Fairgrounds Lane Fairgrounds Meigs County 1:00 PM@ Civil War Reenactment Bicentennial Celebration April 28,2019 Facebook page. Meigs CountyBicentennial updates pleaserefer to The [email protected] 7 YOUR GUIDE TO MEIGS COUNTY 2019 Mike Bartrum, Rev. Randy Smith, Board Vice President 2019 Board Vice Meigs County Commissioner Commissioner I am obnoxiously proud of Meigs County becauseI am obnoxiously proud of Meigs County person needsof the people who reside here. If one to help. If onehelp, there are many who turn out pray forto there many are struggling, is person manythem. If one person is successful in business, come out to support and celebrate. If one person is down, many are there to lift them up. Martin Luther dif- on all come have may “We said, once King Jr And ferent ships, but we’re in the same boat now.” that is the image I see when Meigs County comes together.” We are a family in Meigs County. We are a family in Meigs County. What is a (F.A.M.I.L.Y)? Forgetting - About - Myself - I - Love - You” Tim Ihle, Board President 2019

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place to visit. visit. to place nature, history history nature, Bordered by 57.2 miles of Ohio River frontage, Meigs County offers a beautiful place not only to enjoy boating County offers a beautiful place not miles of Ohio River frontage, Meigs Bordered by 57.2 shing and wildlife. and water sports, but also fi With festivals that take place several family-friendly and enjoy the beauty of our county. invite you to come We places to check out, Meigs County is a unique place to visit. throughout the summer and rich historical and music scene are all here for you to enjoy. ourishing arts and a fl Charming communities along the river more. Shops from primitive items and antiques to designer clothing and Meigs County has several unique shops. nicest business owners around who are quick to appreciate your business.Our shops are all ran by some of the thethe distinct honor of celebrating our bicentennial. On January 21, 1819, As we have entered 2019, we have the elec- Meigs County, cial formation of The offi act to create Meigs County. Ohio General Assembly passed an rst county meetings, would not occur until April 1819. cials, and the fi rst county offi tion of the fi cele- has several events planned throughout the year with a weekend The Meigs County Bicentennial Committee page! with a parade. Check out the bicentennial Facebook bration starting April 27, 2019 at 10am It can be found at https://www.facebook.com/meigscounty200/

Many years ago, I worked for the railroad in centralMany years ago, I worked for the Pennsylvania. my I received many comments about One not. or it believe you whether have which you dialect, asked me where Iday a gentleman I was working with Ohio” towas from. I proudly responded, “southeastern southernfrom were you tell could “I responded, he which somewhere.” I appreciate our dialect because it has a ca- sual comfort that radiates kindness. Perhaps our heritage that comes out in speech is a good representation of us. Come visit and let’s talk.”

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. x E 10 YOUR GUIDE TO MEIGS COUNTY 2019 Gossett, Jr. was featured inamovieLouis starring major events ofthistrail. That trail Rutland were heavily involved inthe the OhioSupremeMenfrom Court. shootouts andalandmark casein that branch includedarrests, jailbreaks, Underground Railroad. Incidentson thelocalbranchand started ofthe HebuiltahousenearbyMiddleport. settlers here that thevillage started of the area somuchheledagroup of Run inwhat isnow Pomeroy. Heliked fighter, hadahuntingcamp at Kerrs years later. wandered through area thesame afew journal afew days later. Daniel Boone County Washington describedinhis Discovernight. what area ofMeigs over for dinnerthenlethimspendthe chief hadayoung George Washington Sunrise over theOhioRiver. By Mike Gerlach This Year IsOurBicentennial:ComeSeeWhat OH-70103367 Speaking oftrails, theLewis and Hamilton Kerr, anotheroldIndian You canseewhere aNative American May 16,June20,July18, beautiful rivervillage... General HartingerPark Food Truck Thursdays: Restored traindepot Middleport, Ohio Council Members:BrianConde, CarolynFrench, EmersonHeighton,SusanPage, SharonOlder, BenReed We inviteyoutoour Basketball courts Dave DilesPark -meeting place Shelter houses We HaveBeenDoingTheLast200Years Baseball fields Tennis Courts Picnic tables -Splash Park-Splash Playground August 22 Village Administrator: JoeWoodall Fiscal Officer, SusanBaker BuildingInsp,Mike Hendrickson Police Chief,BruceSwiftJail Administrator, MonyWood Fire Chief,JeffDarst Walking pathwithriver Fenced PlayFountain Playground-Ballfi eld Ferman MoorePark Farmers BankPark Small walkingpath Fenced Playground Shelter House Picnic Tables overlook Benches Benches the daughterofanearly OhioGovernor. the bodyofhissister-in-law. was She steamboat. Sadly, thetown misplaced the “Condor,” thefirst coalpowered than Columbus.Hortondidbuild University located inPomeroy rather Lincoln, whichalmostgot Ohio State both. Hortonwas afriendofAbraham point itledthenation inproduction of developing here coalandsalt tothe Horton. Hewas quitetheindustrialist unique. tell you whyPomeroy’s courthouseis Just aboutanybodywould behappyto Pomeroy’s current courthousewas third. county seat. Chesterwas second. next door. Middleportwas thefirst in Chester. Checkouttheoldacademy island. ofeventsstart that happenednearthe Louisiana Purchase. That was justthe Island ontheirway west toexplore the Clark expedition stoppedat Buffington Pomeroy’s founder was Valentine B. Ohio’s courthouseis oldeststanding

Mayor Sandylannarelli Other importantplaces: Kayak andfishing boat Range -foryoungand Along theOhioRiver old. Targets provided Outerbridge Archery benches &drinking Multi-Purpose Trail Primitive Camping Picnic Tables fountains Marina access island. In one night, Jenkinsisland. Inonenight, managed lots ofhistorythat happenednearthat Buffington Island.Itold you there was North. Hecrossed intoMeigs Countyat the firstSouthern armytoinvade the beside thecourthouse. war. Checkoutthemonumenttothem Civil War. Over 600citizensdiedinthat hundreds tofightendslavery inthe town. TheGermansvolunteered bythe example ofasmallGermanindustrial Register ofHistoricPlacesasan Downtown Pomeroy isontheNational the signsoftheirculture everywhere. Pomeroy you andMiddleport, cansee immigrants. Ifyou looksharpin County powered bywaves ofGerman if you want tosee. ends well. We know where theyare now, sister-in-law andaniece.Alliswell that father-in-law, brother-in-law, another Also misplacedwere thebodiesofhis Confederate General A.G. Jenkins led Times were changinginMeigs Historic DowningHouse Carnegie Library-BookaBike Aging CommunityCenter Meigs CountyCouncilon Meigs CountyHistoricalSociety State Approveddaycare Underground Railroad See BICENTENNIALSee |20 -Bed &Breakfast facility Trails Photo by Gary Coleman 11

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The Meigs County Courthouse inPomeroy andCourt Street are seen inanundated photo. By Sarah Hawley Celebrate theBicentennial with Us We are200 was held, according tojour county government meeting in April1819,that thefirst It was afew monthslater creation ofMeigs County. government authorizedthe Meigs Jr. governor Return Jonathan named inhonorofformer counties, Meigs Countywas tions ofGalliaandAthens dar year. tinue throughout thecalen- began thisJanuary andcon- the celebrations andevents County’s 200thbirthday and making. celebration 200years inthe OH-70104099 On Jan. 21,1819,theOhio Formed in1819from por This year marks Meigs MEIGS COUNTY—It’s a 740-992-2155 |www.mydailysentinel.com |109 W.2nd Street facebook uson like Happy 200th! Ohio ValleyOhio Publishing to congratulate MeigsCounty community informationcommunity news, sports, weather & Your source for local - - on it’s Bicentennial! on April30,1819.” county’s first officialmeeting missioners conductedthe countycom- newly-elected elected onApril5,1819,and first countyofficials were formed onApril1,1819,the states that Meigs Countywas tory of Meigs County Ohio ties —andThe Pioneer His- of Athens andGalliaCoun- which was created from part erect thecountyofMeigs’ — Assembly passedanactto 1819, theOhio‘General Illustrated, onJanuary 21, Geographical Encyclopedia to Hardesty’s Historical & states,Stanley “According MCHS President James K. newsletter,torical Society missioner office. nal entrieskept at thecom- In theMeigs CountyHis- the firstSalisbury beingin of thecounty’s 12townships, maker willbeplacedineach historic placeorevent.One torical Marker torecognize a unveiling aBicentennialHis- tennial Committee willbe day thecountywas founded. Jan. 21,coincidentally, the which was held onMonday, the anniversary, thefirst of for 2019tocommemorate ebrations are beingplanned on allthree levels. it hasground floorentrance in 1850,andisuniquethat current courthouseopened located onLynn Street. The where Trinity Church isnow to Pomeroy, inabuilding county seat hadbeenmoved 1840. By June 1841,the county government until house served astheseat of 1823 inChester. Thecourt today, was constructedin house, whichstillstands Each monththeBicen- Several events andcel- The county’s first court In print andonline.... at your fingertips - wishes - Photo from thecollection of Bob Graham Township. students coming Friday, April26witharea 7th OhioVolunteer Cavalry. ty Fairgrounds, hostedbythe take placeat theMeigs Coun- County CivilWar Days will As partofthat event,Meigs 26-28 withaseriesofevents. ebration willtake placeApril this time. located have beenselected at each month’s event asnotall nial Facebook page priorto the Meigs CountyBicenten- in Theandon Sentinel Daily Locations willbeannounced Wednesday ofeachmonth. will beunveiled onthethird onKerrsstill stands Run. 1800’s andearly 1900’s and was inoperation inthelate roy’s First Ward. 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By Jordan D. Pickens YOUR GUIDE TO MEIGS COUNTY 2019 to 1814. governor ofOhiofrom 1810 the UnitedStates, andwas was Postmaster General of served intheU.S. Senate, Jonathan Meigs, Jr., who County isnamedfor Return Gallia Counties.Meigs of neighboringAthens and by sectioningoutportions founded onJan. 21,1819, across theUnitedStates. whichfoundsalt markets all base byminingfor coaland and developed anindustrial advantage ofriver commerce of Meigs Countytook the area, thefirst families families initiallysettled British andGermanpioneer beautiful OhioRiver. After State’s frontage onthe near-center oftheBuckeye County hasoccupiedthe 200 yearsofhistory OH-70101550 Meigs Countywas For 200years, Meigs Be suretokeep upwithour moving progress fabulist, andsatirist;fabulist, best shortstorywriter,journalist, American editorialist, most famousnatives include: economic growth. decades worth ofrenewed revival ushered inthree for atimeuntil1970scoal Meigs Countylanguished agriculturally basedeconomy, locomotives aswell asan With thedemiseofsteam of “Iron Horse” workers. employment for hundreds Hobson Yards provided railroads crossed thecounty, of coal.Inthe1880swhen America’s transportation coal barge, forever changing Condor, andinvented the coal-fired steamboat, the Horton builtAmerica’s first congressman Valentine B. industrialist-turned- Ambrose Bierce, an ofMeigsSome County’s In 1836,Meigs County now West Virginia State Virginia Colored Institute, president oftheWest short stories,andthefirst editor,poet, authorof an AfricanAmerican Dictionary;” Devil’sBridge” and“The “An Occurrence at OwlCreek known for hisshortstories The Sprague in1903 first tripuptheOhiopassing Pomeroy. Photo Courtesy of Jordan Pickens James Edwin Campbell, 144 ButternutAvenue,Pomeroy, Ohio 399 South3rdMiddleport, Ohio Hours: Wednesday-Friday: 1pm-5pm Wednesday-Friday: Hours: Meigs CountyHistoricalSociety alongtheriver [email protected] Saturday 12pm-4pm 740-992-3810 sent byPresident Benjamin writerwhowasbimetallism Ohio; Josephinum inColumbus, of thePontifical College Joseph Jessing, founder University; Samuel DanaHorton,a Reverend Father John See HISTORYSee |19 19

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From page 18 page From History Harrison in 1889 as special Harrison the to promote commissioner of restoration international silver; Benny Kauff, “Kid” Elberfeld, “Mother” Walter Cy Morgan, Ralston B. “Rollie” Watson, player and football Hemsley, Bartrum; Mike captain, a steamboat railroad businessman, and who was executive the expansion for responsible Illinois, following of Cairo, the Civil War; who penned otolaryngologist song the popular western the Home on the Range, of Kansas; song state and documentary cameraman 12 who has won producer Emmy awards. 20 YOUR GUIDE TO MEIGS COUNTY 2019 The Pinta passing Syracuse intheearly morning. been captured intheMexican War and by thecourthouseinPomeroy. Ithad in front oftheCivilWar Monument family. missing bodiesofValentine Horton’s was rightbesidewhere we found those were theyheld inPomeroy? Thesite shipped toprisonerofwar camps. Where to Pomeroy andheld untiltheywere The Confederate prisoners were taken good books ontheraid andthebattle. the battlefield. There are several very out themuseumandIndianmoundon toourhistory.island isimportant Check — theBattle ofBuffington Island.The It was namedfor theislandinriver the battle was notnamedfor thetown. can walk thebattlefield at Portland but involved afewtroops. thousand You the onlyCivilWar battle inOhio.It River. Northernarmiesforced himinto he couldescapebackacross theOhio and fought backslowing Morgan before the county’s citizenshadtimetoprepare marked byhighway signage. Thistime Tennessee toMeigs Countyiswell army ofcavalry. Theirroute from invaded theNorthwithamuchlarger Confederate General John Hunt Morgan better thenext time. defending theirhomes.Theywould do County. Theyhadbeenridiculedfor not embarrassment for thecitizensofMeigs the Ohioshore. Theraid hadbeenan race tobethefirstSoutherner to reach Confederate soldierwhodrowned inthe River tosafety. Theonlycasualtywas a Racine before re-crossingtheOhio From page 10 Bicentennial to scare abunchoffarmers andcapture Take aminutetoseethesmallcannon They got theirchancethenext year. 228 Upper RiverRoad (740)-446-3836 www.frenchcitychiropractic.com

a talk onthewritersa talk byMeigs County Edwin Campbell inPomeroy. Try tocatch writers James McHenry Jones andJames dig intothehistoryofAfricanAmerican it hadnotbeenfor Allen.You canalso never have madeitinto thebusinessif entourage. hewould DizzyGillespie said thattalent wanted tobepartofher Josephine Baker inParis. Heauditioned still standing. Allanwent ontoplay for the silentmovie theatre. That buildingis from playing Middleportstarted pianoat culture duringtheyears. William Allan winner. Evan Shaw, Meigs County’s EmmyAward on thehistoryofPomeroy produced by for video decades.CheckoutthePBS really were loyal citizensandhadbeen all that hatred manifesteditself. They Minersville HillCemeterytoseehow conspirators. Take arideuptothe World War. Theywere seenaspossible treated muchdifferently duringtheFirst — there isamarker for that. Parkinson’s inPomeroy Diseasestarted supposedly basedonhislife.Research on his adventures. “LonesomeDove” is and cattle drivers. There are books about became oneofthemostfamousranchers left “Bungtown” for theWest where he the gazebo. German cannonfrom World War Iunder Civil War, World War IIandavery rare ThereMiddleport. are cannonsfrom the the array ofcannonsinLegionPark in to Cincinnati. Also,you cancheckout Jenny Lindasshesteamedbyonherway and onceitwas firedsalute tosinger asa Morgan from crossing theOhioRiver to Pomeroy. Onceitwas fired tostop only beenfired twicesincecoming had opposedthat war. Thecannonhas Horton andthecitizensofMeigs County brought toPomeroy. Ironically, Lincoln, Pomeroy hasanactive bluesandjazz All thoseGermanimmigrants were Meigs Countyresident Nelson Story Dr. ChristopherB.Wilcoxon Gallipolis, OH45631 historical marker inMiddleport. in hislater years. Downing alsohasan came toMiddleportvisitDowning book “LifeontheMississippi.”Twain HeistheAlligatorpilot. Jack inTwain’s River. Mark Hetaught Twain tobea accomplished pilotsontheMississippi Civil War. Hewas oneofthemost stronghold andaturningpointinthe to thecapture ofthat Confederate fleet past Vicksburg, Mississippi,leading HepilotedtheNorthern Middleport. was borninRutland andlived in on Pearl Harbor. MajorJohn B.Downing most movies, books anddocumentaries has abook.Outerbridge ismentionedin at thecourthouseinPomeroy. Hartinger from Middleport. are historicalmarkers for thoseheroes commander ofSpaceCommand.There War andhefinishedhiscareer asthefirst duringtheCold commanded NORAD flew combat missionsinthree wars. He James Hartinger, alsoofMiddleport, by thecareer ofOuterbridge. General Navy. hehadbeeninspired Hesaid had alongcareer modernizingtheUS Admiral ArthurClark, alsoofMiddleport, a shipduringtheNormandyInvasion. planes attacked. Healsocommanded II at Pearl Harbor before theJapanese first UnitedStates shotsof World War was from Hisshipfired Middleport. the addition, Admiral William Outerbridge andonefromWWII theVietnam War. In are sixfrom theCivilWar, onefrom associated withMeigs County. There Medal ofHonorwinners. Five others are has beenhometothree Congressional serve theircountry. Ofthose,Middleport shortage heroes ofmilitary willingto resident Scott. Shannon Welcome toMeigs County! Medal ofHonorwinners have amarker Finally, Meigs Countyhashadno Dr. StephenL.Wilcoxon Photo by Gary Coleman 21

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YOUR GUIDE TO MEIGS COUNTY 2019 60602738 OH-70101581 Photo by Gary Coleman Gary by Photo See MARKERS | 24 Pharmacy Sat 9am- pm Pomeroy, OH Pomeroy, (740) 992-5252 (740) 992-1536 Closed Sunday 700 E. Main Street Mon M-F 9am- 7pm Mon M-F Open Sun-Sat 7am-10pm — Hartinger V. James General — Bierce Birthplace of Ambrose Dave at — Located The Ohio River along — Located of Pomeroy Village the construction of the Meigs County County Meigs of the the construction Courthouse. in Middleport, on Mill Street Located to Hartinger, tribute pays the marker a career- who was native a Middleport United pilot with the long fighter named was He Air Force. States of the North commander-in-chief Defense Command American Aerospace promoted (NORAD) in 1979, he was became the “founding and stars to four Command. Space of Air Force father” of Eastern High School in front Located of the tells 7, the marker Route on State journalist in the influential American best-known Bierce’s 19th century. late is a Dictionary,” book, the “Devil’s definitions first of humorous lexicon columns. published in his newspaper in Middleport, the marker Diles Park of the importance tells of the Ohio River Middleport and how the area in settling as being the “middle port” named was and Cincinnati. Pittsburgh between levee, the Pomeroy at the river 740-992-4208 your free pickup! your Middleport, Ohio Middleport, Call schedule to today 786 N. 2nd Avenue your local community at at your local community disadvantages nd stability, dignity & purpose dignity employment with stability, nd disadvantages www.goodwillsouthernohio.org @goodwillindustriesofsouthernohio

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Markers 22 page From 24 YOUR GUIDE TO MEIGS COUNTY 2019 Avenue inMiddleport, — Located onNorthSecond University). Institute (West Virginia State the West Virginia Colored also thefirst president of and aneducator. Hewas author ofshortstories editor,American poet, who was anotedAfrican pays tributetoCampbell Park inPomeroy, themarker — Located inWater Works Rocksprings in1868. move tothelocation in Meigs CountyFair andits thehistoryof details fairgrounds, themarker near thelogcabinon Fairgrounds —Located as present day Pomeroy. Valentine B.Horton,aswell Pomeroy’s founding and From page 23 Markers •Industry •Farm •Home •Bulk &Bottled •Commercial •Residential

OH-70101057 Major John B.Downing James Edwin Campbell Meigs County the marker tells of Ridenour’s Gas Service (740)985-3307 •POBox 55 Remarkable Ohio. List of theOhioHistorical Markers from Harbor. in World War IIat Pearl of theAmericaninvolvement who initiated thefirst shots native William Outerbridge pays tributetoMiddleport walking path, themarker boat ramp alongthevillage at thetopofMiddleport W. Outerbridge —Located U.S. Grant intheCivilWar. in cooperation withGeneral Downing alsopilotedafleet book LifeontheMississippi. who referenced himinthe “Alligator Jack” byTwain, piloting andwas later named by Mark Twain toteachhim 27 year. Hewas soughtafter on theMississippiRiver for boat pilotandboat owner Downing whowas ariver the marker pays tributeto Rear Admiral William Chester, OH Plaque to commemorate Major John B. Downing inMiddleport. The Meigs County Fair Grandstand. •Empire &Free •Vented &Unvented •Sales &Service •Repair Standing Fireplaces Heaters The Daily Sentinel photo 25

YOUR GUIDE TO MEIGS COUNTY 2019 OH-70101824 See BATTLE | 27 See BATTLE Photo by the 7th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry Volunteer Ohio the 7th by Photo Following a hard day of fighting day a hard Following Island The Buffington Battlefield Burnside sent Union cavalry forces forces cavalry sent Union Burnside James Generals under Brigadier Hobson, and Edward Shackelford, hot on was The cavalry Henry Judah. raiders. and his of Morgan the heels with coordinated additionally Burnside Fitch’s Commander LeRoy Lieutenant as they steamed gunboats Navy U.S. toward Ohio River up the their way Ohio. Portsmouth, and of Meigs with militia and citizens 18, 1863, July Gallia Counties, on Ohio Portland, at arrived Morgan in Island is located Buffington where planning was Morgan the Ohio River. the Ohio into the across on returning South. as describes the events Preservation of day a hard out from “Worn follows, decided riding and fighting, Morgan until next his men and wait to rest Militia on the Marietta morning to take which allowed the ford, guarding Hobson’s and General Judah’s General as as well forces, cavalry pursuing Your Floor Floor Your Have To Be! To Have Gallipolis, OH So You Don’t Don’t So You 4247 State Route 160 Route 4247 State Covering Specialists, Covering OUTLET, INC. OUTLET, 740-446-2107 Marlin & Nancy Rose, Owners www.ha eltsmilloutlet.com www.ha HAFFELT’S MILL HAFFELT’S Ohio’s only Civil War battle War Civil only Ohio’s

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Camping com Facebook page for updates andinfo. weekend long. a great community! Plenty of activities all Bicentennial Facebook page. check for updates ontheMeigs County Ceremony,Lebanon Township Genealogy Fair Games atRacine’s Party inthePark remember ourhistory andcelebrate ourpast. is invited andencouraged to attend as we an historic place, person, orevent. The public one of thecounty’s twelve townships to mark Committee isunveiling anhistorical marker in www.rivercityrunners1.com Email: [email protected] Contact: Mike Kennedy, 740.357.3723 Pomeroy, OH45769 Pomeroy Parking Lot 9 a.m. Registration: $20 Sponsored by River City Runners River Rat Race 5K Email: [email protected] Contact: Isabel Dill, 740.742.2849 Rutland, OH45775 34015 Beech Grove Road Dill Farm 10 miletrail rideto benefit St. Jude St JudeTrail24th Annual Ride September 21, 2019 Email: pomeroysternwheelregatta@gmail. *See Pomeroy Sternwheel Regatta Celebrating agreat river, great boats, and Pomeroy Sternwheel Regatta September 19-21, 2019 *For location andmore info, please Each monththis year, theBicentennial Bicentennial TownshipMarker September 18, 2019 www.chestercourthouse.com Contact: Judy Buckley, 740.985.9822 Chester, OH45720 46454 State Route 248 Chester Academy 9:30 a.m.-4p.m. Food available Chester ShadeHistorical Association www.bigbendfarmantiquesclub.com Contact: Noah Hysell, 740.591.4034 Racine, OH45771 716 5thStreet Star MillPark 10 a.m. Big Bend Farm Antiques ClubShow & September 14, 2019 Apothecary Oak State Park, 740.767.3570 refreshments. discounts, patterns, demonstrations, and participating. 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