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BrOwn cOunty AmericAs LegendAry OhiO’s generAL COVERED BICYCLE ROUTE JOHN HUNT BRIDGES TO FREEDOM HERITAGE TRAIL 2019 BROWN COUNTY TOURISM GUIDE 2 2019 BROWN COUNTY TOURISM GUIDE 3 ...... 10 Visitor’s guides Brown county, Ohio Brown county, Welcome! America’s Legendary Bicycle route to Freedom...... America’s some highlights: grant...... 8 s ulysses of home Ohio georgetown, of history Land of grant...... 14 county...... 22 Brown of trails 2019 BROWN COUNTY TOURISM GUIDE 4 and discoverallofthevarietywonderfulthingsithastooffer. fun on the Ohio River, rich historical sites and warm people. We welcome you to explore our county to offer. country drive to visit one of our many covered bridges or quilt barns. Brown County, Ohio has a lot winery.local Takea lovely at a wine of bottle a and dinner enjoy then and Row Merchants town’s George- along Shop Georgetown. in home boyhood Grant S. Ulysses the and Ripley in Railroad sights of the Ohio River. Visit key points of historical interest including stops along the Underground County, Ohio is rich with history and activities. Take a stroll through downtown Ripley and enjoy the EXPERIENCE BROWNCOUNTY, OHIOSOON! Brown County is a rural, agricultural community with beautiful scenery, great hunting and fishing, Warrento County,almost north extending Brown and River Ohio the of banks the along Nestled Follow usatwww.experiencebrowncountyohio.com oronFacebookatExperienceBrownCountyOhio Visit Historic Georgetown, Ohio Ohio Georgetown, Visit Historic BROWN COUNTY OHIO TOURISM INC.MEMBERS Festivals, Concerts, & Events on the Courthouse Square Festivals, & Events Concerts, onthe Courthouse Square Ulysses Boyhood Sites Grant Home& Historical S. -RKQ5XWKYHQ·V7KRPSVRQ+RXVH*DOOHU\ Shopping Square onourHistoric Nancy Montgomery H Betty Campbell Sonja Cropper istoric Gaslight Theater istoric Gaslight Theater Nancy Purdy Carol Stivers Founded 1819 Stan Purdy Joyce Tull

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2019 G Mural can be found in Georgetown Office Supply. By Madison Young and Laura Wood and Laura By Madison Young Office Supply. Mural can be found in Georgetown BRIEF HISTORY OF BROWN COUNTY type of tobacco. This type of tobacco later became known simply as burley tobacco. 2018 was the Brown County Bicentennial. As part of the Bicentennial celebration, the Brown County Ohio Hall of Fame was created. The first members to be installed were Civil War general and 18th President of the United States In 1817, Brown County was Ulysses S. Grant, former carved out of Adams County slave and active conductor of and Clermont County and the Underground Railroad named for General Jacob John Parker, and foundress of Brown, an American hero from the Ursulines of Brown the War of 1812. Brown County Julie Chatfield. County played a major role in Brown County covers 493 the abolitionist movement and sq. miles with a population of the Underground Railway. 44,846. It is President Ulysses Grant’s fa- bordered on the ther was an early settler and south by the opened a tannery. U.S. Grant Ohio River. resided there during his youth Brown County before he went to West Point. is a rural Brown County has always county with been a largely agricultural only 10% of the county. Historically, the county classi- county’s largest crop was to- fied as urban. bacco. In 1864, Higginsport The county was the first site of the first seat is George- farm to grow a white burley town. 2019 BROWN COUNTY TOURISM GUIDE 6 GUIDE TOURISM COUNTY BROWN 2019 2019 BROWN COUNTY TOURISM GUIDE 7 HISTORY OF RIPLEY OF HISTORY Ripley thrived as an active river port and farmers Ripley thrived as a boats and showboats were Steamboats, packet 1840s and The influx of immigrants during the officers threatened to burn Ripley to the ground and to burn Ripley threatened officers abolitionist hellhole.” to Ripley as “that referred so many hogs that at one time in the area raised to Cincinnati in the pork-packing Ripley was second industry. There were two the Ripley docks. common site at in Ripley and the new boats were boatyards located Nearby Levanna, frequency. launched with some its boat- was even better-known for west of Ripley, building business. the Ohio River val- 1850s brought a new industry to the grape growing and wine business. Vine- ley, Ripley area as yards were planted throughout the The majority of well as east and west of the village. were from Ger- the settlers working in this industry after the turn of blight A France and Ireland. many, of the end for the the century heralded the beginning in the 1980s a new breed However, grape industry. and today of grape producers revived the business wine that com- vineyards in the Ripley area produce pete with the best in the country. Ripley, Ohio is best known for its role as a network known for its Ohio is best Ripley, Colonel American Revolution veteran In 1804, Ripley became a desti- Situated on the Ohio River, of UGRR conductors and a major river port during a major river port conductors and of UGRR its storied history. to Ohio to claim his 1,000 he James Poage, came Military District for- in the Virginia had been granted In 1812, he Territory. the Northwest merly known as the of Staunton, Ohio, named after laid out the town from. Staunton was he had come town in Virginia in 1816 to honor General Eleasar renamed Ripley officer American who had been an Wheelock Ripley of 1812. in the War It in Kentucky. nation for slaves escaping slavery Railroad for was an early stop on the Underground North. Ripley slaves escaping to freedom in the including was home to a number of abolitionists Atwood, Q. John Rankin, former slave William Alexan- Thomas Collins, and Dr. Thomas McCague, crossing by Eliza der Campbell. It is the site of the network of men and large A Cabin. Tom’s in Uncle in the Ripley women, black and white, operated Underground Railroad work became so Their area. Confederate War wide-spread that during the Civil mt orab food court 2019 BROWN COUNTY TOURISM GUIDE 8 Home ofHome Ulysses S.Grant HISTORY OFGEORGETOWN, OHIO houses inGeorgetown.Itisanexcellentexampleof 112 N.Water St.,builtin1832isoneoftheoldest tional RegisterofHistoricPlaces. The BaileyHouse, workers. The woolenmillwasthelargestemployerwith19 American, 3newspapers,abank,andwoolenmill. 1886, ithad5churches,2ofwhichwere African looting movedon.Georgetowngrewslowlybutby robbed anumberofbusinessesandafter3hours shot atseveralcitizens, Raiders enteredGeorgetown, AM, 200-300ofMorgan’s town, Kentucky. and wasnamedafterGeorge- 4336. Itwasfoundedin1819 miles withapopulationof covers anareaof4.04square seat ofBrownCounty, Ohio.It Georgetown hasanumberofbuildingsontheNa- On July15,1863,at9:30 Georgetown isthecounty ther in1823andwasU.S.Grant’s BoyhoodHome home, 219E.Grant Ave, wasbuiltbyU.S.Grant’s fa- ing wasbuiltacrossthestreet. The Grantboyhood housed inthisbuildinguntil1921whenanotherbuild- the centuryinstitutionalbuildings. All gradeswere 19th century. Itisanarchitecturalexampleofturn location whichwasthecustominsmalltowns Grant Ave., builtin1898housedallgradesacentral Courthouse. The GeorgetownPublicSchool,307W. building historicbuildingsincludingtheBrownCounty www.johnparkerhouse.net includes 17acreswith42 Georgetown HistoricDistrict barn withverticalsiding. The the houseisa19thcentury eral influence. To thewestof sical styleresidencewithFed- 1845, isanexampleofaclas- barn, 610S.MainSt.,builtin Philip Bucknerhomeand style ofarchitecture. The Dr. the templeGreekRevival 2019 BROWN COUNTY TOURISM GUIDE 9 Georgetown is the scene of the Brown County Fair Georgetown is the scene of the gressman Thomas L. Hamer, U.S. suffragette Electra U.S. suffragette Thomas L. Hamer, gressman August V. Army Major General Collins Doren, U.S. Albert Kautz, 1904- Admiral Kautz, U.S. Navy Rear from Times York 1932 managing editor of the New Brian Grant, and star former NBA Anda, Carr Van Ruthven. world renown wildlife artist John It has been held Fair. is also known as the Little State every year since 1850. The Gaslight Theater was opened in 1907 as a The Gaslight Grant, associated Notable people, other than U.S. from 1824-1839 when he left for West Point. West from 1824-1839 when he left for “talkies.” It was a vaudeville house. It later showed is use to offer movie theater until 1962. It currently historical presenta- plays, lectures, performing arts, tions, and concerts. of U.S. Grant and with Georgetown include the father Root Grant, Con- 1837 Mayor of Georgetown Jesse 2019 BROWN COUNTY TOURISM GUIDE 10 Bicycle RoutetoFreedom AMERICA’S LEGENDARY Ripley. As therouteleavesRipley, itismapped mation abouttheUndergroundRailroadsitesin route continuesalongUS52andincludesinfor- tucky into Aberdeen, Ohioandfreedom. The You crosstheOhioRiverfromMaysville,Ken- Mobile, Alabama toOwenSound,Canada. that tracestheUndergroundRailroadroutefrom local communitiescreateda2,007-milecorridor A Brown Countyispartofsection3theroute. dventure Cyclingalongwithhistoriansand obtain mapscontactwww.adventurecycling.org. running mansignsandthewordsbicycleroute. rections NorthboundandSouthboundwiththe into ClermontCounty. turns leftandcontinuesbackroadsuntilitdrops and turnsontoUS68intoWahlsburg whereit US Grantsites. The routeleavesGeorgetown For completeinformationontherouteandto The routeismarkedinBrownCountybothdi- up OldUS68andintoGeorgetowntovisitthe MEDICAL MASSAGEMEDICAL THERAPY Angela K.Lyons, LMT P.O. Box Sardinia, 141, 45171 OH Independent ContractorIndependent 937.205.4552 Certified inclinicalneuromuscular therapies Certified Licensed by OhioState MedicalBoard 2019 BROWN COUNTY TOURISM GUIDE 11 (Boude’s Ferry) (Boude’s “We Appreciate“We Business!” Your The Augusta Ferry Ferry Augusta The Hot Lunches Service - Full Deli - Beer/Wine/Ice - Groceries n 1797 John Boude Many changes have been is a 45- on the wind conditions. If you were to drive around it The trip takes about 5 minutes, depending at 7:45 p.m. for the last Augusta leaving The hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the ferry i started a hand-propelled and forth ferry to travel back Au- from on the Ohio River to just west gusta, Kentucky on US of Higginsport, Ohio Ferry is still Augusta The 52. it one of operating, making only three that cross the Ohio River. Augusta Ferry in made to the the more than 200 years it The has been in operation. current barge part of the nick-named the “Ole ferry, Augusta” was built in 1947 and is able to transport eight The tugboat cars at a time. named portion of the ferry, Ann” was con- the “Jenny structed in 2000. It is the 180 to 200 to transport an average of 80 to 90 cars a day on a weekday and driving force that allows the ferry the ferry warmer months an average of 75 to 100 motorcyclists will utilize cars a day on the weekend. In the on a Saturday or Sunday. It is closed on Christmas day or if the 12 hours a day. runs 364 days per year, Augusta Ferry The minute trip. ice will also cause the ferry to close. wind reaches 30 miles per hour out of the west. High water or heavy $8.00 per semi, $2.00 per motorcycle, $5.00 per car and no charge There is a charge for the ferry, run to Ohio. Augusta Ferry as a is parking to leave your car and ride the On the Ohio side there for pedestrian traffic. in questionable weather conditions call 606-756-3291. make sure the ferry is running To pedestrian. 2019 BROWN COUNTY TOURISM GUIDE 12 John Parkerworkedwithother in theiranti-slaverysociety. about 5000with300members a thrivingabolitionisttownof ers hadsettledinRipley, Ohio Cincinnati. By1849thePark- ried MirandaBouldenof moved toOhiowherehemar- earning extramoneyatafoundry. Parker then In 1845,hewasallowedtopurchasehisfreedomby ing attemptstoescape,butwasreturnedMobile. sons. Severalyearslater, Parkermademultipledar- was illegallytaughttoread&write,bythedoctor's ing otherstofreedom. bondage thatwouldfuelhislifelongpassionforhelp- his spiritwasignitedwiththeangerandhatredof Mobile, Alabama. It wasonthisjourneythat barefoot fromhisoriginalhomeinVirginia to other slavesandmadetowalkragged their journeynorth. to transportfreedomseekersonthefirstlegof escape. HefrequentlycrossedtheOhioRiver and farm,bynighthehelpedfugitiveslaves making alltypesofironproductsforthehome Railroad. BydayheranthePhoenixFoundry ist andaconductorontheUnderground cessful businessman.Parkerwasanabolition- bought hisownfreedomandbecameasuc- of JohnP. Parker, whowasbornaslave, Interior tohistoricsites.Itistheformerhome the NationalParkServiceU.S.Departmentof Landmark whichisthehighestawardgivenby awarded thestatusofaNationalHistoric ice NetworktoFreedomSite.Ithasbeen ground Railroadsite,isaNationalParkServ- Ripley conductorsontheUn- derground Railroad,suchas, JOHN PARKER HOUSE/MUSEUM the Rev. JohnRankinandthe was amajoremployerin Rip- Regiment. Parker'sfoundry teer Infantry(Colored) cruiter forthe27thOhioVolun- Civil War, Parkerwasakeyre- in manyarenas.Duringthe Collins brothers. ley. Employing bothblacks In Mobile,Parkerwassoldtoadoctor. There he At ageeightParkerwassold,chainedto The ParkerHouseinRipley, Ohio,anUnder- John Parkerwassuccessful picting Parker'slife.Inthe1800'sRoom,youcan and timesofJohnP. Parkerandseepaintingsde- dren. hind hiswife,Mirandaandsixcollegeeducatedchil- African-American. tural inventions,amongtheearliestgrantedtoan inventor. Parkerhad threeU.S.patentsforagricul- and whites.Hewasasuccessfulentrepreneur At theParkerHouseyouwillhearaboutlife John P. ParkerdiedinJanuary1900,leavingbe- www.johnparkerhouse.net. by appointment.937-392-4188 more areavailableyear-round (6-18) $3.Grouptoursof 8or mission: Adults $5,Students pm andSunday1-5pm. Ad- Open Friday&Saturday10-5 tion areMaythroughOctober. Ripley, Ohio.Hoursofopera- ciety, Inc.,300N.FrontStreet, foundry. John P. Parker'sPhoenix you willseeitemsmadein this home.IntheParkerBarn when heandhisfamilylivedin which JohnParkerlooked look throughthewindowsfrom which JohnParkerwalkedand walk ontheveryfloors John P. ParkerHistoricalSo- 2019 BROWN COUNTY TOURISM GUIDE 13 rr oo EEDS tt ll N aa OUNTY ee C R R STATE nn XPERTS E E ww ROWN oo EAL tt B R ee STATE A new visitor center was dedi- A mm E cated in September 2017 and includes exhibits, gift shop and a 50-seat classroom. For additional information contact the site at ohio- or 937-392-1627. history.org oo OUR 937-378-3800 Y H EAL rr H R LL RANKIN HOUSE RANKIN uu A ONTACT THE oo C Y Y OR Full Service Real Estate & Auction Company Full Service Real Estate & F At this National Historic Land- mark you can learn the story of Ohio's role in the abolitionist movement that set the stage for the end of slavery as well as the modern Civil Rights movement. 937-446-3232 LAKE WAYNOKA! Office: www.LakeWaynoka.com www.LakeWaynoka.com Lake Waynoka is a 300 acre stocked lake Lake Waynoka that is great for fishing, boating and skiing. Our lake amenities include: 24-hour Security, Lodge, Security, 24-hour include: amenities lake Our A Private Gated Community in Sardinia, Ohio Sardinia, in Community Gated Private A Restaurant, Health/Recreation Center, Marina, Beach, Marina, Center, Health/Recreation Restaurant, LIVE YOUR LIFE BETTER AT AT BETTER YOUR LIFE LIVE 1 Waynoka Drive, Lake Waynoka, Ohio 45171 Drive, Lake Waynoka, 1 Waynoka The property owner’s association covers 2400 acres acres 2400 owner’s covers property The association WELCOME TO LAKE WAYNOKA www.facebook.com/lakewaynoka www.facebook.com/lakewaynoka consisting of more than 4000 lots and over 775 homes. homes. 775 over and lots 4000 than more of consisting The John Rankin House Historic Rankin House The John on a hill over- Located in Ripley was one of the lead- Rankin Rev. take a guided tour can Visitors Campground, Lounge, Chapel, Recreational areas and much more. much and areas Recreational Chapel, Lounge, Campground, Site is one of Ohio's best-docu- Site is one of Ohio's active Under- mented and most stations. ground Railroad River and the vil- looking the Ohio the site was the lage of Ripley, John and Jean home of Rev. 13 children. Rankin and their Railroad ers of the Underground movement. He and his family aided approximately 2000 fugitives over a period of 40 years. In his autobi- Rankin wrote he ography Rev. "never lost a passenger." of the newly restored home and learn how the Rankin family and their neighbors and others in nearby communities helped fugitives escape from slavery to freedom on the Underground Railroad. 2019 BROWN COUNTY TOURISM GUIDE 14 LAND OF GRANT period ofclasses.Itisnowaprivateresidence. 13-week a for $2.00 paid parents His education. early his for The school was built in the early 1820’s and Ulysses attended 8177 orforothertourtimes. 877-372- call information For Schoolhouse). Grant of tour (includes students for $3 & adults for $5 is ber. Admission Octo- Sunday,through through Wed.May open 12:00-5:00 is It Landmark. Historic National a designated was it that time, At Ruthven. Judy and John by 1982 in restored was additions in 1825 and 1828. The National Register property made and 1823 in house the building started Grant Jesse Boyhood HomeofUlyssesS.Grant Subscription School 219 E.Grant Ave. 208 E.Grant Ave. now aprivateresidence. possible. Dan became an admiral during the Civil War. The home is chided him for this rescue and joked about making his life of Grant misery President House, White the in While old. years 12 was he friend whosavedhimfromdrowningintheWhite OakCreekwhen boyhood Grant’s was Dan 1826. in built was house Ammen The 115 S. Apple St. Dan Ammen’s House by theOhioHistoricalConnectioninnearfuture. required for the business The tannery is going wood to delivered be and restoredcut he tannery,so the in working liked dis- Ulysses building. brick two-story this in tannery a ning Built in 1823 by Jesse Grant, he supported his family by run- Tannery 300 E.Grant Ave. 2019 BROWN COUNTY TOURISM GUIDE 15 Statue of Ulysses Grant Courthouse Square The statue of U.S. Grant was set in 2012 by the Ulysses S. Grant Homestead Association and the of George- Village town. It is consid- ered the best likeness of General Grant in the nation. LAND OF GRANT OF LAND U.S. Grant Schoolhouse St. 508 S. Water The school was built in 1829 by John tended this White public school for several years. The Ohio History and Grant open at-is It 1941. since school public the owned has Connection Admis- 5:00. till 12:00 Sun. – Wed. Oct. through May tours for honored. sion to Grant Boyhood Home is 112 N. Water St. N. Water 112 Dr. George Bailey House Dr. days, 9-5. For information call 937-378-4222. artist and a tribute to John’s wife, Judy Thurs- and Mondays open is It Ruthven. Ruthven, internationally known wildlife Thompson House Ave. 202 E. Grant The Thompson House was built in 1836 Georgetown Art Gallery of John A. by Samuel Kay. The building is the Dr. Dr. Bailey built theWest to home appointment in an 1830.received Ulysses The Grants. Bailey’sthe of werefriends close Point to fill the son, Bailey’s quota Bart, when left Dr. the military institution. An addition was added in 1876 and is now a bed and breakfast. For information, call 937-378-3087. 2019 BROWN COUNTY TOURISM GUIDE 16 Covered Bridges BROWN COUNTY Located off US68,turnon NewHopeWhiteOakSta- Brown Bridge through thearchestohelpsupportfloorbeams. arches wereaddedin1902withlargeironrodsbolted Truss type:Howe,builtbyJosiahBryant.Laminated bridge. Parkingisavailableatthe bridge spansWhiteOakCreekandisapedestrianonly south ofNewHope.CanbeseenfromUS68. This Located off US68onthewestsideofroadjust Bethel -NewHopeBridge Date: 1879 Length: 162feet Griffith Truss type:Smith Type –4Improved,builtbyJohn spans EagleCreekandisopentovehiculartraffic. George MillerRoadandtravelfor2miles. The bridge Located southofRussellvilleoff US62. Turn onto George MillerBridge Date: 1875 Length: 169.5feet Bridge Company. Truss type:Smith Type -4Improved,builtbySmith plete, willbeopentovehiculartraffic. Road andspansEagleCreek.Untilnewbridgeiscom- Road. The bridgeislocated3milesdownNorthPole Located off US681milenorthofRipleyonNorthPole North PoleCoveredBridge tion Roadfor2miles. The bridgespansWhiteOak Date: 1878 Length: 188feet6inches Creek andisapedestrianonlybridge.Parkingavail- Date: 1881 Length: 144feet Bridge Company Truss type:Smith Type –4Improved, builtbySmith able atthebridge. Howe Patent Truss SystemandtheSmithPatent Truss System. bridge wouldlastabout20years,whileacoveredcould100years. crossing astream. The reasontheywerecoveredwastoprotectthewoodentrusses. An uncovered Bridge willalsobecomeapedestrianonlybridge. open topedestriantraffic onlywith3opentovehiculartraffic. Inthenearfuture,NorthPoleCovered There are18trussdesignsforcoveredbridges.InBrownCounty2different designswereused,the Why werebridgescovered?Manybelievedthattheirresemblancetoabarnlessenedthefearofhorse At onetimeBrownCountywasthehometoover80coveredbridges. There are5remaining,2 Date: 1877 Length: 167feet Truss type:Howe,builtbySmithBridgeCompany Little MiamiRiverandisopentovehiculartraffic. can beeseenfromUS50. The bridgespansEastFork, Located off US50,turnonMcCafferty Road.Bridge McCafferty Bridge 2019 BROWN COUNTY TOURISM GUIDE 17 Bethel - new hope covered Bridge george miller covered Bridge mccafferty covered Bridge mccafferty north Pole covered Bridge 2019 BROWN COUNTY TOURISM GUIDE 18 IN BROWNCOUNTY Summer Sports or experiencedarchers.Bringyourownequipment. Murray CornerRoad,large&smallgroupsofnovice ral Resources'IndianCreekWildlife Area, 46700 Archery inBrownCounty, Ohio events. www.molerracewaypark.com Harker Waits Rd.Fridaynightraces, concerts,other Stock CarRacinginBrownCounty, Ohio dining facilities.www.whiteoakgolf.com. Sardinia, Ohio45171isan18holecoursewithafull being offered. have aclubhouseandProshop.FootGolfisnow Hamersville, Ohio45130isan18holecourse. They www.buttermilkfallsgolfcourse.com. 378-3786). ClubHousehasabarandsandwiches. Georgetown, Ohio45121isa9holecourse.(937- Golf CoursesinBrownCounty, Ohio Moler RacewayPark 3-D archeryrangeintheOhioDepartmentofNatu- Moler RacewayPark, April throughOctober, 2059 White OakGolfCourse,5510 Tri-county Hwy, Friendly MeadowsGolfCourse,809St.Rte125, Buttermilk FallsGolfClub,3539EdenRoad, White OakGolfCourse Friendly MeadowsGolfCourse Buttermilk GolfCourse 2019 BROWN COUNTY TOURISM GUIDE 19 OHIO Historic Covered Bridges Wineries Brown County Cities US & StateRoutes Brown County Roads Rivers &Streams Wildlife Areas Marinas, Campgrounds & Public Landings Brown 9. Lively Lady Campground Marinas, Campgrounds & Public Landings Wineries 14. Bardwell 15. Indian Spring 16. Meranda-Nixon 17. Kinkead Ridge Winery 18. Aberdeen Public1 Landing 20. Eagle Creek Marina 21. Logan's Gap Camping Resort 22. Ripley Boat Club Landing Public Ripley 23. Marina Creek Straight 24. 25. Tara Villa Marina Marina Creek Oak White 26. & Campground

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US Grant Homestead AssociationWhile Youʼre InGeorgetown www.usgrantboyhoodhome.org Visit thePresidentʼsHome! Compliments of USGrantHomestead Association April 1-October31,Wed. -Sun.12noonto5p.m U.S. GrantStatue Courthouse Square 877-372-8177 508 S.Water Street Boyhood Home Grant attended 219 E.Grant Ave. Schoolhouse U.S. Grant 2019 BROWN COUNTY TOURISM GUIDE 21 Logan's gap camping resort . (937-392-0500 7074 Logan's gap camping a pool, miniature golf, rd. Boat ramp, docks, scoffield general store, camping. game room and a ripley Boat club (937- 892-0668) : 109 s. Front st. has boat docks, fuel, seasonal camping and a floating restaurant : 4274 u.s. rt. 52 straight creek marina .(937-392-1676) and boat docks. a protected marina with a launch ramp Park & marina (937-392-4801): 4228 u.s. rV Villa tara & electric water, rte. 52. camping, hook-ups have Launch ramp, fuel and concessions. sewer. is a government white Oak marina at higginsport, Ohio launch ramp and campground(513-417-0400) (513-415-9004): down By the riverside campground for paid campers and 482 u.s. rte. 52l. Boat launch ramp a small courtesy dock. LAKES PAY B J's Lake and restaurant st. (937-379-1405): 1174 rte.125. restaurant on site. Lake (937- J's Fishing t 444-3658): 13493 new harmony shiloh rd. 2 lakes Back to Nature to Back Brown County, Ohio Brown County, Along the Ohio river Fishing in any public Fishing, Boating & Camping Opportunities in & Camping Opportunities Fishing, Boating there are marinas and there are marinas are campgrounds. Boaters places to always looking for Below launch their boats. in are some of the offerings Brown county. stream or on the Ohio river requires an Ohio Fishing Li- cense. Licenses are not required at private ponds or pay lakes. ABERDEEN picnic area at Lions Free public launch ramp, parking and club Park at foot of market Place Lady Landing & Lively Lady: 995 u.s. rte. 52 Lively area. . (937- campground with boat docks and camping 549-2065) r & m Boat storage & marina. u.s. full rte. 52: offers service repair for boats, hauling out and launching. (606-407-5307) FAYETTEVILLE Area: several fishing ponds stocked indian creek wildlife of wildlife the department by ORAB MT. the Ohio division of grant Lake: 178 acre lake stocked by wildlife RIPLEY eagle creek Boat dock (039-213-2754): 6612 u.s. rte. 52 Bait shop and camping area eagle creek marina (937- 213-2754): near eagle creek Boat dock, u.s. government Launch ramp, camping, launching, dockage, and camping 2019 BROWN COUNTY TOURISM GUIDE 22 Ohio River ScenicByway compasses theentirelengthofOhioRiverin Ohio,452 square ontheirbuildings. the 16townships. The pretty paintedquiltsquaresaresopopularmanyhomeownershaveplaceda ends inOntario.Foradditionalinformationcontactthenon-profitorganization, Adventure Cycling Association. sites aremuseumsopentothepublic. The fullroute,coveringjustover2000miles,beginsin Alabama and Brown County. The localroutegoesbyhomesofprominentUndergroundRailroadconductorsand someofthe Landmarks in1997. Both homesarenowmuseumsandopentothepublic. The historichousesweredesignatedNationalHistoric visitors willfindtwomajorUndergroundRailroadstations,thehomesofRev. JohnRankinandParker. from the"abolitioniststronghold"ofRipleyupthroughRedOak,Russellville,DecaturandSardinia. InRipley turns againtotheeaston Tri-County. then southonUS68toGeorgetown. The trailgoeseastonSR125toRussellville,thennorthUS62untilit County viatheeaston Tri-County HighwaytoMt.Oraband through BrownCountyonJuly15,1863. They enteredBrown spans theEastForkofLittleMiamiRiver. nect roadsoverWhiteOakCreek. The fifthcoveredbridge our ancestors. bridges werebuiltinthe1870sandrecallbygonedaysof ate theperfectSundayafternoondrive. The majorityofthese ered bridgesscatteredthroughoutthecountryroadsandcre- convince youtherearemanyandvariedthemetrails. miles. StartingatUS50theIndianaborder, thisroutefol- lows US52,StateRoute7,124and State Trails Route 39toEastLiverpoolatthePennsylvaniaborder. The Ohio RiverScenicBywayisalsoinIndiana and IllinoisisdesignatedanationalSce- the lushOhioValley and smallrivertowns nic Byway. with importanthistorical significance tothe mation aboutthebyway inOhiowww.ohior- state aswellthecountry. Formoreinfor- iverscenicbyway.org. Spanning 14countiesinsouthernOhio,thisbyway en- A surpriseawaitsyouuptheroadandaroundbendsearchingforBrownCounty'squiltbarns. Quilt patternspaintedonbarnsarealltherageandBrownCountyhas16official quiltbarns,oneforeachof Cyclists ofalltypeswillenjoytravelingtheUndergroundRailroadtrailthatpassesthroughsouthern The UndergroundRailroadhadastrongpresenceinBrownCountyandconductorsaidedfreedom seekers Today, youcanfollowMorgan'sraidtrailbyfollowingthedirectionalmarkersandinterpretive signs. The CivilWar's notoriousJohnHuntMorganledhisraiders Two ofthebridgesspanEagleCreekandtwootherscon- The countyisperhapsbestknownforitsfivewoodencov- A ridethroughthebackroadsofBrownCountywillsoon This bywayoffers travelersscenicviewsof OF BROWNCOUNTY The Klosterman(thompson schuster Mill mille) Bringing a little “magic” to local landmark The grist mill, located The wheel measures on State Route 221, be- 20 feet tall weighing a tween Georgetown and total of 6,000 pounds. It Higginsport, was known was installed in two as “Tunnel Mill” or “Shus- pieces. ter’s Mill,” and was origi- Klosterman has turned nally built in 1843 for the old grist mill into the $2,500 under the direc- “Magic Mill” which tion of owner Edward houses a portion of the Thompson. The Thomp- world famous Salon de son family had three Magic, a wide ranging mills, one for each their collection of magicians’s sons, and Tunnel Miller si apparatus, books, the only one still standing posters, and ephemera today diligently collected by Mr. The mill was purchased in 1012 by Ken Kloster- Klosterman. man, a history buff and magic enthusiast who also The “Magic Mill” currently features displays of the- owns the well-known baker bearing fhis last name. atre size illusions that were once presented by lead- Klosterman wanted to restore the mill to its original ing magicians Dante, Karl Germaine, and Harry look and condition beginning the project in 2013. Blackstone. A stage display dedicated to Houdini in- The mill is commonly referred to as “Tunnel Mill” cludes his sword box, mile can excape, and puxxling for the two tunnels that brought water to and from “Flight of Time.” Visitors will also see contemporary the mill’s water wheel. When Klosterman purchased illussions used in the shows of David Copperfield, the property, there was no water wheel, a critical Doug Henning, and Penn and Teller. Colorful litho- piece which was later designed and installed by graphed posters and sideshow banners compliment John Roades of Fayetteville, Ohio. the exhibit.

Eagle Creek 2019 BROWN COUNTY TOURISM GUIDE 23 Wildlife Area Opening in the Fall of 2019 in southern Brown County will be the Eagle Creek Wildlife Area. It consists of 2300 acres of public lands operated by the Wildlife Division of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Three miles of scenic Eagle Creek runs through the property. The Wildlife Area exists for fishing, hunting, trapping, and wildlife viewing by the public. The area is known for white- tail deer and wild turkey. It is also home for a diverse bat population including endangered and threatened species, bald eagles, and bobcats. The wildlife area is located 3 miles east of State Route 68 and 4 miles north of Ripley. See wildohio.gov for more information. 2019 BROWN COUNTY TOURISM GUIDE 24 Ohio Valley Antique MachineryShow A StepBackin Time atthe activities. tor pulls,acornholetournament,horseshoeanddailyvintagetractorparadesroundoutthe ered bridgeandaworkingblacksmithshop.Musicplaysthroughouttheday. Gardentractorandantiquetrac- grounds includeanoldtimevillage. You canvisitalogcabin,generalstore,oneroomschool,smallcov- including workingdemonstrations,heritagecrafts,endlessfleamarkets,andlotsofgoodfood. The 55-acre Machinery Showisheld Thursday throughSundaythesecondfullweeendin August. There aredailyevents For moreinformationcall513-734-6272,8803WinfieldRd.,Georgetown,OHorvisithttp://ovams.com/ It isamazingtoseeoldtimemachineryondisplayandworkingasitdidyearsago. The OhioValley Antique riPLey museum 2019 BROWN COUNTY TOURISM GUIDE 25 Ohio’s General General Ohio’s John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail Heritage Morgan Hunt John On July 15, 1863, Confederate General Morgan entered Brown Confederate General Morgan On July 15, 1863, The nearly 2,000 Raiders “Great Ohio Raid.” County during his The and gold. county in search of food, horses, rode through the high- Tri-County along the current route of the main force travelled Sardinia. Smaller units Mt. Orab, and Harmony, way through New Martin to the north through Fayetteville and St. of 200 riders passed and Decatur to Russellville, Georgetown, Ripley, and New Hope, the south. the county 12 hours but in that The Confederates only stayed in road in the area. When they short time they rode on almost every them horses from each of the left Brown County they took with sixteen townships and thousands of dollars of merchan- county’s also turned three covered bridges into ashes and made They dise. day forward never felt safe from an- fearful a citizenry who from that other raid. The vanguard hours behind. 6,000 Union Cavalry were only six by Capt. Cavalry commanded was Co. E of the 7th Ohio Volunteer John Rankin. R.C. Rankin, the oldest son of Rev. is a 557 mile auto Trail John Hunt Morgan Heritage General Ohio’s The train is marked by directional trail that was completed in 2012. markers, including one at the signs and provides 56 interpretive Brown County courthouse. Raid in Brown County to to usgrant- For more details on Morgan’s three lines in the upper right cor- boyhoodhome.org and click on the Raid. Morgan’s ner then Land of Grant and then 2019 BROWN COUNTY TOURISM GUIDE 26 ing peopleusuallyresultsin better, the peoplebehindproduct. Know- well. Whenyoushoplocally youknow benefits toyouasaconsumer as local economy, itprovidesavariety shopping closetohomeimprovethe of localbusinesses.Notonlydoes we needtobeproactiveinoursupport pear ifwearen’tcareful. This means about ourneighborhoodswilldisap- tend toforgetthatthethingswelove chain storesandonlineshopping,we character intoanadvantage. community creates–transformingthat ter avibrantsmallbusiness oritized preservingtheuniquecharac- waiting tobediscovered.We havepri- Brown County, there’s aspecialgem market. Nomatterwhereyouturnin store. Orperhapsit’s alocalfarmers gift shop,pharmacy, orhardware café, restaurant,orbar. Maybeit’s a something special.Itcouldbealocal County, Ohio.Eachtownisknownfor the localcommunitiesinBrown no placeevokesthatfeelingquitelike ing ofcommunity. Ofbeinghome. And nothing quitelikethatfeeling. The feel- of astore?Let’s behonest. There’s when youwaveatafriendcomingout neighbors walkingdowntheroad…or businesses…when youseeyour you’re passingthelocalshopsand driving downMainStreet?When W D EBRA Yet in today’s marketofbig-box You knowthatfeelingyougetwhen ITNBY RITTEN shopping small The C RAWFORD : BIG IMPACT fessional services. You’ll oftenfind that won’tcostyoumore,such aspro- You canstillkeepitlocalwiththings locally onatightbudget? No worries! Worried aboutthecostsofshopping chase justaboutanythingyouneed! ful localshopsinBrownCountytopur- information and/orrecommendations. be happytoprovidebusinessdirectory 4784 [email protected],theywill Chamber canbereachedat937-378- services areavailabletoyou. The what youlearnandshops merce. You mightbesurprisedabout the BrownCountyChamberofCom- businesses inyourcommunityfrom action… turn, yourself.So,here’s yourcallto community, businessowners,andin locally meansyouareinvestinginyour of salesthanchaincompetitors.” three timesasmuchmoneyperdollar dependent retailersreturnmorethan percentage ofmoneyspentlocally. “In- panse entirelydependentonthe nomic activity, withthedegreeofex- money leadstoanincreaseofeco- local taxbase. This re-circulatingof paying moresalaries,andbuildingthe the overalllevelofeconomicactivity, can inturnbere-spentlocally, raising people andthecommunity. build andstrengthenconnectionsto provides youwithanopportunityto more personalizedservice.Italso Shop: There areavarietyofwonder- Learn: Findoutmoreaboutthelocal When itcomesdowntoit,shopping When dollarsarespentlocally, they of community iswhatwemake ofit. sider keepingitlocal. After all,our thinking ofmakingapurchase, con- have tooffer. So,thenexttimeyou’re unique andexcitingbusinesses we working everydaytopromotethe with thelocaltravelandtourism,is Chamber ofCommerce,inpartnership for shoppingandtheBrownCounty cannot. way thatnation-wideestablishments thetic. They willtakecareofyouina likely tobeunderstandingandempa- the bankaroundcorneraremore ter service. The peopleyouknowat interest rates/feesandall-aroundbet- benefit youwiththepotentialforlower nect. and havinganopportunitytorecon- saying hellotothepeopleyouknow nothing likewalkingintoashopand and communityconnections. There’s vince you,thinkabouttheatmosphere around thenation.Ifthatdoesn’tcon- haven’t spentweeksbeingshipped quality isbetterbecauseproducts ing closetohome. You’ll oftenfindthe support yourlocalbusinessesbystick- laxing dinnerout,youcaneasily ket, groceriesfromthestore,orare- veggies purchasedatthefarmersmar- the city. then goingwithalargecompanyfrom can bejustascheap,ifnotcheaper, shoe-repairs tohomeimprovements that servicesfromautomechanicsto Brown Countyisanincredibleplace Bank: Working withalocalbankcan Eat: Whetheritsfreshfruitsand 2019 BROWN COUNTY TOURISM GUIDE 27 Brown County, Ohio, and the Ohio River Valley is now a Ohio, and the Ohio River Valley Brown County, are four wineries in destination for wine lovers as there by. Brown County and 3 others closer on each side of the Several years ago, the area 10 miles Ohio River was designated a vineyard growing area by The soil and climate Agriculture. the U.S. Department of are ripe for growing good, quality grapes that make ex- cellent wine. Several of the local wineries have products that have won national and international awards with their estate wines. In order to be an “estate wine” the grapes for that wine have to grown on site on the estate. Meranda-Nixon Winery between Ripley and Georgetown has produced estate national and internation award win- ning wines, as has Kinkead Ridge Winery in Ripley. One of the events that wine lovers look forward to is the which takes Tasting, Barrel Annual Ohio River Valley The Thanksgiving. place each year the Saturday after vintage event lets customers taste the Tasting Barrel wines will These wines that are still aging in the “barrel.” be bottled next year and released around Memorial Day. It is a sneak preview of the wines before they are bottled and released. Ripley, OH Ripley, Ripley, OH Ripley, Bethel, OH

3859 US 52 Mt. Ora, OH Augusta, KY Sardinia, OH 937-549-2957 937-446-9463 216-551-9093 513-734-3548 248-891-0935 513-309-0781 859-620-4965 606-756-3739 716 N. High St. Bardwell winery Manchester, OH Manchester, 904 Hamburg St. 6517 Laycock Rd. Baker-Bird Winery Indian Spring Winery 10862 Fite-Hauck Rd. Kinkead Ridge Winery Meranda-Nixon Winery

NEARBY WINERIES NEARBY IN BROWN COUNTY IN BROWN 4465 Augusta Chatham Rd. 4465 Moyer’s Winery and Restaurant BROWN COUNTY WINERIES BROWN COUNTY 2534 Swings Corner Point Isabel Rd

Harmony Hill Vineyards and Estate Winery Harmony Hill Vineyards Wine Divine Wine 2019 BROWN COUNTY TOURISM GUIDE 28 happy hunting! sichkominerals.com/georgetown.html. more information,seehttp://www.va- refuse, leavingonlyyourtracks. town. makesureyoutakeallequipmentand possible atallofthelocalitiesaroundgeorge- more awayfromtheedgeofroad. this is lecting area. the ruleofthumbis5feetor road assafelypossibleandinsightofthecol- your vehicleasfarawayfromtheedgeof standing, noparkingorstopping. Park Photos arecourtesyofJoseph W. Vasichko also notpermittedinanyareamarkedno fossil andmineralcollectors. collectingis ties listedinthisarticlearecurrentlyopento corals. rypterids andhorn ozoa, crinoids,eu- cepholopods, bry- chiopods, trilobites, species arebra- these fossil recognizable of forous. the most and highlyfossili- very thinlybedded of thisgroupare stones andshales bluish graylime- in general,the million yearsold. proximately 450 west ofwhiteOakcreek. is alonghighcutonthesouthsideofOhioroute125 rently, thebestgeodizedbrachiopodcollectingarea tors withplentyoffreshmaterialtoexplore. cur- the curves. the resulting roadcutprovidedcollec- hamersville andgeorgetownreducemostof would bebesttocutthroughthehillbetween of curvesandsteephills. engineersdecidedit these roadshadtobereroutedreducethenumber thinly beddedlimestone. fossils arefoundpredominatelyinalargestrataof abundance offossilsinthelocalstreams. these ulysses s.grant.grantonceremarkedonthe town, Ohio,isbestknownastheboyhoodhomeof E J OSEPH BRACHIOPODS AND TRILOBITES AND CEPHOLOPODS! IE BY DITED to readthisarticleinits entiretyandfor All ofthelocali- the shalesandlimestonesatgeorgetownareap- with theinventionofautomobile,many situated intheheartofBrowncounty, george- W. V N ANCY ASICHKO M ONTGOMERY OH, MY! Georgetown, Ohio the cutwestofWhiteOak Creek, found alongStateRoute125 in men measures6.6cmx4.7 cm Brachiopods inlimestonespeci- ties wheregeodizedbrachiopodsoccur. MapScale:¾”to1mile A topographicmapindicatesthelocationof4road-cutlocali- Creek, Georgetown,Ohio State Route125cutwestof WhiteOak 1925) White OakCreek.(c. St. Rt.125westof rent collectingareaon Point Hillnearthecur- town RoadatBald Hamersville-George- Travelers onthe 2019 BROWN COUNTY TOURISM GUIDE 29 tations. 937-375-1104 513-309-0781 513-267-2132 855- 651-9188 216- 551-9093 937- 446-WINE over-ripe flavors. over-ripe Ripley, Ohio 45167 Ripley, Ripley, Ohio 45167 Ripley, Sardinia, Ohio 45171 www.winegrown.com Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154 www.kinkeadridge.com BARDWELL WINERY BARDWELL Fayetteville, Ohio 45118 Fayetteville, Ohio TANGLEWOOD FARM TANGLEWOOD www.bardwellwinery.com INDIAN SPRING WINERY INDIAN SPRING style of high sugar content and KINKEAD RIDGE WINERY KINKEAD RIDGE www.indianspringwinery.com made from the fiber at the farm. made from the fiber MERANDA-NIXON WINERY MERANDA-NIXON LA VIGNA ESTATE WINERY ESTATE VIGNA LA Ohio. Seth Meranda and his wife, www.meranda-nixonwinery.com www.tanglewoodfarmalpacas.com Brown Bounty Wineries Bounty Brown Higginsport/Georgetown, Ohio 45121 Our pre-prohibition winegrowing philosophy of Since opening in 2003, we've become known for Maura, own and operate the winery and vineyard. We produce quality wines from Ohio grapes as well We country atmosphere. We are a family friendly business. We country atmosphere. Bardwell winery was established in 2008. All our wines come All our wines Bardwell winery was established in 2008. creating fine wines from the most delicious grapes available in grown to 27 in a rainbow of colors. You can purchase products You of colors. grown to 27 in a rainbow on-time harvesting goes against the contemporary winemaking from the very best hand-picked grapes and are corked in house. from the very best hand-picked grapes Tanglewood farm started with four alpacas in 2003 and has now farm started with four alpacas Tanglewood A family owned, and operated winery located in a rural peaceful family owned, and operated winery located in a rural A the imagination of our winemaker, hand-crafted in small fermen- hand-crafted the imagination of our winemaker, as from grapes beyond Ohio. Unique varietals and blends born in as from grapes beyond Ohio. Unique varietals Brown County Agritourism County Brown 937-695-0199 513-309-5371 937-901-8376 937-379-9200 and knowledge. Ripley, Ohio 45167 Ripley, Ripley, Ohio 45167 Ripley, ally second and third A&M ORCHARDS A&M ORCHARDS Midland, Ohio 45148 22141 State Route 251 22141 State Route throughout the Midwest. Seasonal. 513-875-2500 Seasonal. 513-875-2500 Winchester, Ohio 45697 Winchester, CORSI’S TREE FARM CORSI’S www.corsitreefarm.com www.corsitreefarm.com Hamersville, Ohio 45130 produce available in store. produce available in Georgetown, Ohio 45121 BROKEN HORN RODEO www.brokenhornrodeo.com celebrations and entertainment. RATLIFF’S SHRIMP FARM SHRIMP RATLIFF’S are combining their talents in the www.creeksedgefarmretreat.com www.straightcreekvalleyfarm.com has been added as a place to gather for CREEK'S EDGE FARM RETREAT CREEK'S EDGE FARM STRAIGHT CREEK VALLY FARM VALLY CREEK STRAIGHT U-Pick apples, strawberries, fresh cider, fresh cider, U-Pick apples, strawberries, Seasonal produce, pollinator plants, herbs, Seasonal produce, pollinator plants, herbs, rodeo industry to ensure top quality Rodeos rodeo industry to ensure top quality Rodeos weekend in September. Bring cooler & ice. weekend in September. The McElroys have been involved in the horse The McElroys have been involved in the off the grid and are happy to share their lifestyle the grid off A 63-acre farm located on Straight Creek owned 63-acre farm A Corsi's Tree Farm is owned by Sheldon Corsi, and Tree Corsi's by Greg and Christine since 2007. They are living by Greg and Christine since 2007. handcrafted items, workshops, Monarch Waystation handcrafted items, workshops, Monarch "father of American wine." Our wineries produce world-renowned and internationally recognized vinifera. produce world-renowned and American wine." Our wineries "father of Tim and Betty Jo Ratliff have harvested shrimp in freshwater have harvested and Betty Jo Ratliff Tim Brown county has a wealth of diverse agritourism. From our custom fiber processing to our shrimp farm and our shrimp farm processing to our custom fiber From of diverse agritourism. has a wealth Brown county don’t forget that the Ohio river Valley is an historic viticultural area made famous by nicholas Longworth, the famous by nicholas Longworth, an historic viticultural area made is the Ohio river Valley don’t forget that industry for 35 years. Jim is a blacksmith by trade. The McElroys by trade. industry for 35 years. Jim is a blacksmith ponds located on their farm since 2002. Call for exact dates, usu- is a popular farm to cut Christmas trees. The Broken Stone Lodge The Broken is a popular farm to cut Christmas trees. Local

ABERDEEN Skyline Chili Hunan Palace MT. ORAB Restaurants41 N. Dunham St. 4873 St. Rte. 125 Brown’s Family 513-975-4750 937-378-4911 Arby’s Restaurant 116 N. Point Dr. 1925 US 52 Subway Little Caesars Pizza 937-444-3682 937-795-2245 19577 US 68 758 E State St 513-875-5033 937-378-4216 Baskin Robbins Dairy Queen 114 Glover Dr. 1576 US 52 Village Pizzeria McDonald’s 937-444-7076 937-795-9828 19585 Rt 68 4883 St. Rte. 125 513-875-4800 937-378-6790 Butterbee’s Dairy Yum Yum Neighborhood Grille 803 US 52 GEORGETOWN Parker’s Pizzeria 390 N. High (937) 795-2201 124 N. Main St. 937-444-1900 Burger King 937-378-6936 butterbeesgrill.com Jethro’s Place 649 E. State St. 1830 US 52 937-378-4316 Pizza Hut Cone Zone of Mt. Orab 937-795-2203 4849 E. State St. 520 W. Main St. Cherry Street Eatery 937-378-6742 937-444-2663 KFC/Taco Bell 108 E. State St. 1610 US 52 937-378-0130 Subway of Georgetown Country Inn Restaurant 937-795-2647 658 E. State St. 290 Brooks Malott Rd. Country Inn Restaurant 937-378-9100 937444-3330 Lively Lady Landing 30 Sunset Blvd. eatcountryinn.com 937-795-0303 937-378-2100 Watering Hole Bar & Grill eatcountryinn.com 110 E. Cherry St Domino’s Pizza Yum Yum Restaurant 937-378-2600 309 N. High St. at Beverly Hills Inn Domino’s Pizza 937-444-9191 937-795-9828 605 Mt. Orab Pike HAMERSVILLE 937-378-9191 Dunkin’ Donuts FAYETTEVILLE BJ’s Lake Grill 114 Glover Dr. Gold Star Chili 1174 St. Rte. 125 937-444-7076 Lake Lorelei 662 E. State St. 937-379-1405 Fisherman’s Wharf 937-378-5131 Gold Star Chili 48 Keil Dr 221 N. High St. (513) 875-3332 937-444-4387 2019 BROWN COUNTY TOURISM GUIDE 30 GUIDE TOURISM COUNTY BROWN 2019 Grandma’s Pizza McDonald’s of Mt. Orab RIPLEY Subway of Ripley 108 N. High St. 560 N. High St. 910 S. Second St. 937-444-4353 937-444-4517 Coheart’s Riverhouse 937-392-1434 18 N. Front St. Great Steak & Potato Mi Camino Real 937-392-4819 Sunset Bar and Grill Company 137 N. Point Dr. 5656 U.S. 52 103 Glover Dr. 937444-2200 Dairy Yum-Yum II 937-392-4343 937-444-0144 micaminoreal-oh.com 1105 S. Second St. 937-392-1592 SARDINIA Lake Manor Restaurant Mt. Orab Food Court 13143 U.S. 68 103 Glover Dr. Fifties Diner Maddy’s Pizzeria 937-444-3500 9237-444-2601 15 S. Second St. 105 N. Main St. lakemanorrestaurant.com 937-392-9328 937-446-2222 Skyline Chili LaRosa’s Pizzeria 110 N. Point Dr. JC’s Pizza Country Diner 114 Glover Dr. 937-444-0203 290 S. Second St. 7906 Yochum Rd. 937-444-1111 937-392-3063 937-446-3377 Subway Lake Waynoka Lee’s Famous 103 Glover Dr. McDonald’s of Ripley Restaurant Recipe Chicken 937-444-6388 1000 S. Second St. 297 Horseshoe Dr. 103 Glover Dr. 937-392-4991 937-446-3774 937-444-0114 Taco Bell 107 Glover Dr. Ripley Boat Club Sardinia Perk Lloyd’s Schoolhouse 937-444-4848 109 S. Front St. 107 Winchester St. Pizza 937-392-4354 937-446-1470 470 W. Main St. Wendy’s 937-444-7499 201 Sterling Run Blvd. Rockin’ Robin’s 937-444-9119 Soda Shoppe 8 N. Front St. 937-392-1300 2019 BROWN COUNTY TOURISM GUIDE 31 2019 BROWN COUNTY TOURISM GUIDE 32 Museums mer holidays,andothertimesbyappointmentcalling937-392-9410. Admission isbydonation. Open saturdays10 Am to4Pmandsundays1- April throughdecember, 10 Am –4Pmsum- in thehistoryoftobaccohistory. farming, theprocessforpreparingtobaccosale,raisingfromseedtoplant,peopleimportant this istheonlytobaccomuseuminstateofOhio. the museumdisplaysearlyyearsoftobacco 703 S.SecondSt.,Ripley, OH The OhioTobacco Museum www.ripleyohio.net/htm/museums.htm Ripley by calling937-378-2746. Admission isfree. 12:00 PM–4:00andbyappointment Thursdays andSaturdays The museumandlibraryarebothopen research booksfrom24states,microfiche,microfilm,andcd’s. fire, churchrecords,blackhistorycountyrcensusvitalrecordsbooks,warrosters,and ily books,localnewspapersda\tingbacktothe1800’s, unburnedfilessavedfromthe1977courthouse the genealogylibraryhas250membersacrossu.s.ithouses1200familyfilesandhundresoffam- county throughwwii. A specialdisplaycasecontainsitemsfromthegranthouse. cludes acollectionofrandomhistoricalitemsfromaroundthecountyfirstlogcabinbuiltin county Jailwhichwasfirstbuiltin1834asaresidenceandbecamethejail1870. the museumin- this museum,alongwiththeBrowncountygenealogysocietyLibrary, is houseintheoldBrown 200 Apple St.,Georgetown,OH Brown CountyHistoricalSocietyMuseumandGenealogy Georgetown http://www.chatfield.edu/ houses itemsfrom1400’s Located inBrescia Chatfield College Archive Museum St. Martin and acurvedstaircase. the park,withitsshuttered centure. the federaldesign houseissimilartomanybuiltinripleythe1850’s. itfeatures3fireplaces the museumislocatedinan1850’s housefeaturing10roomswithcollectiblesdtingfromthelate18th 219 N.SecondSt.,Ripley, OH The RipleyMuseum windows, containsaValley gempianowhichwasmanufacturedinripleythe1870’s. Open may1-december14/Friday10 Am –4Pm,saturday10 Am to4Pm, othertimesbyappointment by calling937-392-4660. Admission is$4.00/adult(18+),$2.00/students 2019 BROWN COUNTY TOURISM GUIDE 33 RIPLEY Greenwood Motel 937-392-4121 RIPLEY Antiques Attic Judith’s n. second st. 111 937-392-0242 Antique mall Olde Piano 307 n. second st. 937-392-9243 mall Antique Valley river 126 main st. 937-392-2857 chris’s collectables chris’s main st. 100 w. 937-768-6471 golden girls mercantile rd. 3859 Bardwell west 937-712-2492 store Ole mill country 126 n. high st. 937-444-3344 http://ole-mill-county-store.business.site MT. ORAB MT. Countryside Inn and Suites 937-444-6666 Greencrest Motel 937-444-4115 MT. ORAB MT. inc. Boardwear, n. high st. 112 937-444-1377 http://boardwearinc.com Label shopper 4897 Oh rte. 125 937-378-0391 schoolhouse Quilts st. n. main 118 937-378-4828 Boutique simply rustique 690 e. state st. 937-515-7332 https://simplyrustique.com/ something Old, something new s. main st. 110 937-378-4242 thompson house gallery Ave. 203 e. grant 937-378-4141 GEORGETOWN Bailey House Bed and Breakfast 937-378-3087 baileyhousebandb.com ABERDEEN Beverly Hills Inn 937-795-2203 Motel Brown’s 937-795-2231 brownsmotelohio.com Motel McCann’s 937-795-2247 Motel Sapp’s 937-795-0228 LODGING GEORGETOWN hardware store Applegate’s 104 s. main st. 937-378-9400 Pharmacy & gift shop donohoo’s st. s. main 114 37-378-4844 marie Boutique tee ess Apple 101 s. 513-436-1010 http://www.essteemarieboutique.co m/ the home Place st.771 u.s. 68 937-378-3400 http://www.thehomeplacefurniture.c om resale Boutique Ladder Jacob’s 103 n. main st. 937-504-9318 Unique Shops Unique 2019 BROWN COUNTY TOURISM GUIDE 34 BROWN COUNTY MEDIA LIBRARIES wAOL 99.5 Fm RADIO ripley Bee news democrat Brown countyPress NEWSPAPERS loan fromtheIndianHill,OhioHistorical (houses alargeportraitofU.S.Granton (Georgetown), 200W. GrantSt., Brown CountyPublicLibrary browncountypubliclibrary.org Fayetteville-Perry Library Mary P. SheltonLibrary Mt. OrabLibrary Sardinia Library 13309 PurdyRd. 400 N.EastSt., 513 S.HighSt. 937-446-1565 937-444-1414 937-875-2665 937-378-3197 Society) Housed attheMaryP. SheltonLibraryin Brown CountyGenealogicalLibrary Union Township PublicLibrary Russellville BranchLibrary Brown CountyLawLibrary Aberdeen BranchLibrary 200 Apple St.,Georgetown (a CarnegiePublicLibrary) 27 MainSt.,937-392-4871 Ripley PublicLibrary 1730 US52West ripleylibrary.com 280 W. Main St. 937-795-2534 937-378-2746 937-377-2700 Georgetown. 2019 BROWN COUNTY TOURISM GUIDE 35

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