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New Market , south of Hillsboro was considered for the county seat but legend has it the town leaders got very intoxicated during discussions about building a courthouse that Hillsboro was able to raise the money first and since then has served as the Highland County seat of government. Hillsboro grew quickly, having 868 inhabitants in 1840. By the mid 1840’s the community contained three churches, two newspaper offices, fourteen stores, and an academy for men and a school for women. In 1880, 3,234 people resided in Hillsboro, with approximately one-third of the being children. The town became a center of agricultural and industrial trade with two railroad lines serving the town. Most of Hillsboro's manufacturing businesses produced flour, carriages, and lumber for this growing community. Hillsboro's largest employer was J.M. Boyd & Company, which processed flour. Manufacturing importance grew through the 19th and 20th centuries as companies like C.S. Bell, Gross-Feibel and others added industrial capacity to the town’s abilities. With an emphasis on learning and knowledge educational pursuits were encouraged in both men and women leading to many lawyers, governors and community leaders crediting Hillsboro for their accomplishments. Educated and empowered women began the Temperance Crusade here and were led by “Mother” Eliza JaneThompson the daughter of a governor and wife of an attorney. They left a mark on the town that exists today as few liquor establishments remain inside the city limits. The city still boasts an active civic life with a variety of festivals, parades and celebrations that are family friendly and display the beauty of our historic streets and heritage. The ‘uptown’ area, named that way because all the streets lead up to the center of town, has a wide variety of shops and services for residents and visitors alike. A drugstore is centrally located and still boasts the tin ceilings installed in 1895. Along the main streets of High and Main are a bookstore, appliance store, health food store, beauty shops, cosmetic shop, butcher, baker and even a candlestick maker just like in T

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through the picturesque countryside we call home. For more | 5 information visit www.hillsboroohio.net and see Hillsboro, where pride rings true. Colony Theater REBIRTH FROM TWO STEP TO DUB STEP THE COLONY THEATER ENTERTAINS A NEW GENERATION

An Arrtt Deco iicon off upttown Hiillllssborro ssiince 1938 tthe Collony Theatterr iiss underrgoiing a rressttorrattiion and rrenewall fforr usse ass a communiitty centterr,, meettiing sspace,, ttheatterr and lliive concerrtt venue..The ffiirrsstt purrposse buiilltt mottiion piictturre ttheatterr iin Hiighlland County far surpassed the other movie exhibitors who were using former live performance theaters or storefronts converted to history a viewing room with a window onto the screen and a show movies. Bell’s Opera House, the Forum Theater and others speaker playing the sounds from the theater below. In this room soon closed or had their offerings curtailed after patrons a mother could bring a fussy child away from the other theater experienced the luxurious accommodations of the Colony. From patrons and still enjoy the show. This was used for many years the quarter mile of neon tubing that illuminated its sign and especially during daytime “housewife” shows when prices were marquee to the magnificent sculptured murals on the walls the lower. The lounge still exists with its separate make-up tables Colony was indeed a showplace of the motion picture arts. and illuminated mirrors in the fluid style of the 1930’s although the speaker is gone and the window opening covered with a Patrons purchased tickets at the streamlined ticket booth on N. louvered blind. Once inside the theater patrons were seated in High Street from a uniformed employee. The booth had lights, modern, plush chairs covered in deep red with black veins heat, cooling fan and a phone line for instant communication patterned in the newest coverings of “naugahyde” material that with the theater manager. Only people of good character were were far more comfortable than the wood seats of other considered for jobs at the Colony and the manager not only theaters. The aisles were carpeted in thick pile carpets of wool in interviewed the candidates for positions at the theater he also a swirl design, as was the style of the day. Chrome strips interviewed the high school principal, their teachers and sectioned the walls horizontally and each was painted in shades community leaders and conducted a review of their grades of red fading to dusty rose. Some of the original color can be before offering someone a position. It was indeed an honor to seen in the front exit areas that were not painted over during a say, “I work at the Colony”. remodeling done sometime in the past. The current walls cover the original plaster walls and decorations. They were installed to Entering the front doors a patron entered the first lobby with 6 provide some greater insulation and sound absorbing qualities neon lit poster display settings for “Coming Attractions”. after the original plaster started to crumble from humidity and Streamlined leather and chrome chairs offered seating for early moisture. Restoration efforts will try to return the interior to the arriving patrons and former glory of the 1938 opening. The ceiling was originally soft, indirect lighting painted a deep blue with a stylized art deco design that starts at illuminated the room. the projection room and extends toward the stage. Eight The next lobby “porthole” light boxes illuminate the ceiling and provide entrance contained the indirect lighting to the seats below. The carved art murals were ticket taker, concession also illuminated indirectly and depict the development of stand and stairways society from the earliest days of man to the modern, industrial 6

| down to the men’s society of 1938. The murals will be restored to their former y t room and up to the colors and condition during the renewal of the theater. If you n ladies lounge and look closely you can see several examples of the original u o restrooms. The stair octagonal theme in the first lobby lights, the windows in the C railing to the ladies doors to the projection room and men’s room as well as the d

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g plush carpet and the Currently the Colony is home to live concerts, The Colony Kids i men’s stairway was theater group, talent contests, classic movies, music and theater H

| tiled in black and white performances year round. Visit their facebook page “The Colony r ceramic tiles. The ladies

u Theatre Hillsboro Ohio” for more information and renovation o lounge had a first in progress. T Hillsboro theater Tour | Highland County | 7 2310026 among Highland County-based online news sites! intotal visits nnqevisitorsinunique intotal page views intotal video views inFacebook ‘likes’ inTwitter followers 937-393-3456 * As measured by site analytics www.compete.com, A “Best Use of Multimedia” Winner Google Analytics, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter stats. FIRST 2012 Associated Press Award Ceremony FIRST First* The Times-Gazette where Highland County turns FIRST FIRST for print and online content.** FIRST FIRST FIRST In print or online, The Times-Gazette is Honored by The Associated Press www.timesgazette.com ** The Associated Press Society of Ohio annual awards ceremony May 2012. for local news, sports, opinion and advertising. Thank you for making timesgazette.com of the

Hillsboro has celebrated America's The Festival of the Bells began following birthday in a family-friendly fashion for the city of Hillsboro's successful the past 27 years by shutting down the bicentennial celebration in the 1970s. uptown streets and inviting thousands to Many local citizens were seeking to host attend the Festival of the Bells. an annual celebration and soon the idea was formed. The fourth of July weekend is one that leads the city to stand out each summer Hillsboro was the site of the former C.S. with free Christian and country music Bells Foundry which produced steel concerts, contests, rides, deep-fried and alloy bells to be distributed across the locally-produced foods. U.S. In a 1944 article re-printed on www.highland-ohio.com, it was Numerous businesses throughout reported that Charles S. Bell had Highland County financially assist garnered the concept of making the festival committee members in bringing bells after accidentally dropping a piece the celebration back year after year. of metal and listening to the loud, Area churches also contribute by echoing ring that followed. sponsoring well-known Christian music artists the first night of the festival. In 1944, the bells foundry had already cast more than 26,000 bells for various "This is a unique opportunity for people purposes including the Navy, civilian to come out to a venue in their own defense and Maritime Commission, county and enjoy three wonderful nights according to the article. of music, completely free, take in the events, food concessions and more," An annual festival to celebrate the said Michael Bradford, Festival of the successful company that spread pieces Bells committee chairman. of what would later become Hillsboro's history across the entire country, was the Bradford said the festival is a wonderful very idea for which the citizens of way to bring the community out to Hillsboro were looking. enjoy summertime. 8

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Since 2000, Hillsboro has welcomed country artists from Brad Paisley and Rascal Flatts to Taylor Swift and most recently The Band Perry and Easton Corbin. Equally entertaining, Christian music artists, including Mark Schultz, Rush of Fools and Natalie Grant among others, have taken the stage in Hillsboro since 2006.

In addition to the musical entertainment, the Festival of the Bells offers several activities for families to enjoy together. Among such activities are face painting and kiddie pedal tractor pulls, as well as rides and an annual firefighters parade.

"I enjoy bringing my kids out to the festival during the day because it gives us something to do," said Heather Allen, of Hillsboro. "The kids can ride, watch the parade or just enjoy being out in the sunshine."

The 2013 festival will get under way Thursday, July 4 and last through Saturday, July 6 with location, activities and entertainment to be determined. For more information, visit www.festivalofthebells.com. Country and Christian music artists that have performed at the Festival of the Bells since 2000:

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Located on East Main Street in one of the oldest parts of Hillsboro is Street and the original kitchen extending back from the dining room. the 1840s era Highland House Museum. Home to the Highland At one point in its history a two story porch was added, the first in County Historical Society the museum is filled with artifacts and Hillsboro, and in the late 1800s, the porch was enclosed with brick documents from the earliest days of the Hillsboro area. The museum and it became a permanent part of the house. Evidence of this building served as a private home but soon became an active carriage remodeling can be seen in the back hallway where the underside of stop and hotel complete with meal service. As times changed, the the old porch roof can still be seen. An observant visitor can spot the hotel became a boarding house with small sleeping rooms and a architectural clues to the original layout and later remodeling. Great shared bath for all the residents. The kitchen also became more active care has been taken to preserve this landmark building and grounds. A as the dining room became a popular destination for locals and pamphlet is available in the entry hall to help you on your tour of the visitors alike. museum.

The original home kitchen has been recreated as part of the room Other exhibits include a salute to local veterans, early medicine and exhibits and features an antique cookstove and all the cooking dentistry, historical society members, early telephone service and a implements of a time long ago. A newer kitchen added later in the recreation of a one room school class with posters about history and building's history is still used to prepare food for the many functions penmanship. Look closely and you can see the old stone marbles a and gatherings held in the spacious meeting room. student has on his desk. These displays are accessible and open to

allow the visitor to immerse himself in this early time in Ohio history. T

Recreating the living space of a home of that era was the goal in The museum has regular hours starting after Memorial Day and is open o u

planning and furnishing the high ceiling rooms and common areas. from 1 to 5 p.m. on Fridays and Sundays. During the year there are r

Upstairs are several bedrooms decorated with items of the period just special events including a | a few years after the founding of Hillsboro. Mid-19th century furniture children’s tea party, a recreation of the Temperance Crusade March, H i is displayed along with personal effects like dresses, gloves and shoes Antique Show and sale every August. log cabin events on the grounds g h to make history come alive. and special displays of local historical significance. l a n d

The adult rooms show what daily life would have been like for early Membership in the society is reasonable and includes a newsletter Highland County residents of means. Hand carved beds, chairs and subscription and invitations to all the society events. During the C o furniture were brought from the east coast or larger cities until local holiday season, the museum is also open for a sale of handmade local u n

factories could supply their needs. These items of daily use are now craft items. The time and dates are posted in the newsletter and the t priceless antiques that can be appreciated for both their function and local newspapers. Admission price to the museum is voluntary and y |

beauty. The walls are lined with historical portraits and paintings only an interest in history is required to enter. 1 appropriate to the history and were donated by local families as a 3 memorial to the pioneering families of the area. The original house For information about membership, arranging a visit or reserving a was constructed in a large "L" shape with the main house facing Main meeting space for groups and organizations, call 937-393-3392.. Tour | Highland County | 14 Folw Ohio's Qult G T t f p b w To view the quilts and b T o G q l T D d si n b b r appointment b y cont May through Nov Schmidt at r acilities providing a l o i he Quilt T he Quilt T he “Smith T ainted by area artists egan in July 2005 w e available at any of f uilt square, contact i ow is uilding of the societ uildings are open 1 to i ch history of the ar de of the city and r ww.grenfieldhistori r unc an McArthur the “C lothesline of Qu cations. F or more i spla y artifacts of -county area. enfield, is a project enfield, a city of 5, a combination rail, “P rail not 937-981-2 annery em att . The early onl ,” cons ern ea. nfo ber. the par acti the y. it a Li eis 905 , th y calso Agricu 00 h a s T of The it 4 s his e rma tio sho e Gren lif of urel is he f lead ng h

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An Amish community is growing in southeastern Highland County in Brush Creek Township. Having moved from northern Ohio the families here are engaged in farming, carpentry, gardening, operating sawmills and rug and basket weaving. Visit the Eli Stutzman family’s shop at 11976 Sinking Spring Road, west of Sinking Spring, to see more items like the excellent examples pictured below. They can also give directions to other farms and their wares.

Many Mennonite families have moved to the southeastern corner of Highland County and the adjacent corners of Ross and Pike Counties from eastern Pennsylvania and Maryland, and have been greatly welcomed to the area. Their fine craftsmanship, culinary skills, family values and good work ethics have given them a special place within the community. These families have established several businesses along State Route 41 between Sinking Spring and Bainbridge. JR’s General Store stocks bulk items such as flours, dried fruits, spices, snack foods, cheeses and also has a nice selection of handmade clothing and handcrafted wooden items. For those who are interested in learning more about the Mennonites, JR’s offers several books about their life and culture. Vegetables and fruits, most grown locally, are available in season. Nearby, Beech Grove Bakery and Farm Market, on Lapperell Road has a selection of fresh home-baked goods of the highest quality. Stauffer’s Harness Shop carries a line of harnesses as well as providing mail order service for customers. Stauffer’s also has registered Belgian horses. They are located on Dry Bone Road, off State Route 41 south of Cynthiana. Directions can be obtained at the stores to other specialized craftsmen.

During the growing season, the Bainbridge Produce Auction has fresh fruits and vegetables as well as bedding plants, perennials, straw and special auctions for furniture. Retail sales and wholesalers are both welcome. An excellent selection is available and lunch is served on sale days. Sales take place Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout the spring, summer and fall. Not to be missed are the huge 6

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2302203 TGrENaEAcLOiGYn LIBgRA RYY AT AoREAu CrOM MRUNITYo COoLLEtGE s Highland County served as a starting point for many families during the early years of our country. Settled early in the State of Ohio’s history by revolutionary war veterans and others many chose to stay in the area and raise families. The history of those families bring hundreds of visitors each year to the local cemeteries, historical societies and the Genealogy Library in search of missing relatives or more information on their ancestors. Located on the campus of Southern State Community College the library contains volumes of data listing births, marriages and deaths of local residents.

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G S annual draft horse show and field days The beauty of the WORKING HORSE from FARM TO SHOW RING The Annual Draft Horse Show and Field Belgium, Clydesdale, Shire, Suffolk and category. There will be everything from a Days is held in September at the Highland Percheron. The huge animals at full growth one-horse cart to six horse hitches, youth County Fairground in Hillsboro. This unique will weigh from 1,700 to 2,300 pounds. driving, obstacle courses and novelty horse show was started in Russellville, Although they are now primarily used for costumed bareback riding. The farm pull Ohio, by Hubert Reed to showcase these showing, farmers in the Amish and demonstrates the work that was the draft beautiful, elegant creatures. Mennonite communities have cleverly horse’s primary function on the family farm converted and modified their farm in days gone by. Ralph and Ruth Bloom, of Hillsboro, machinery to be used with draft horses. attended that first show and became Thusly, Ohio is number two in the registry of Camper hook-ups and food concessions members of the group in 1976. Mr. Bloom draft horses in the nation, Indiana being first. including breakfast are available. Church remembers that when he left home for Those attending the show will see these services are held on Sunday morning. military service in 1954, his father was still magnificent horses performing the work for working the family farm with draft horses. which they were bred. Professional and For more information contact Ruth and They bought their first pair of draft horses in powder-puff pulls will be featured along Ralph Bloom at 937-393-3525. 1976-77. Since then they have become with showing, both halter and line. Making increasingly involved in the breeding and a splendid display will be the fancy hitch promotion of the horses now numbering 50.

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The tour disc available online and at Thousands of years ago, Native In Highland County, CDs and DVDs participating dealers. Ohioans populated the landscape with can be purchased at the Eastern Forest mounds and massive earthworks. Museum gift shop at Highlands Nature Today, Southern Ohio is a living history Sanctuary. lesson with evidence of these complex, interconnected structures that held This is a collaborative project great practical and ceremonial between the Highland County significance for their creators. The Convention Visitors Bureau, Highland Earthworks of Southern Ohio: Ancient County Chamber of Commerce, Ohio Monuments of the Eastern Woodlands Historical Society, Hopewell is a new way to discover history as it Cultural Center and Ohio Valley features 10 sites that are considered by Regional Development experts to be among the most Commission. Additional partners significant Native American sites in the include the Ohio Department of United States. Development, Governor’s Office of Appalachia and Mills James Experience these natural wonders like Productions. never before. Whether you choose to download a podcast for a specific site To download podcasts, buy A goose effigy pipe similar to ones or purchase a CD or DVD containing CDs, DVDs or access further found in Hopewell sites. the entire tour, Earthworks of Southern information, visit Ohio puts you in the driver’s seat with www.ohiohistorytours.org. Call access to museum collections, the Ohio Historical Society at archaeologists, historians and other 1-800-686-6124 or Highlands resources to better understand the Nature Sites Included on Tour: significance of these ancient sites as Sanctuary at you experience them first-hand. Plan 937-365-1935. Adena Mound T

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The Hope Christian Alliance is managing a Pegram said the whole point of the project garden project in the county that was to increase the food inventory so that encompasses 21 acres of producing the 20 area pantries would be better able garden space all meant to increase the to meet hunger needs. food inventory of area pantries "to meet hunger needs," said Curtis Pegram, He gave examples of how pantry demands

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T Weastec and has four acres of green up with the demand so we created this beans. garden project to increase the food inventory." By Angela Shepherd Pegram said that without the then be taken to the Highland donated as well as the grown and is growing to fill a support of the community, County Senior Center where materials for a canning station. hunger need in the county. organizations, and businesses Pegram says teams will be set He said once this is this garden project "would not up to receive and then freeze accomplished work." the beans. He said he was told then food from by someone at the center that the established "There are so many agencies the center's involvement helps gardens can be involved." Pegram said land, them feel like less of a burden canned, greatly time, manpower, seeds, to the community and is a increasing the equipment, and anything else chance to give back. ability to feed associated with the project is people for longer donated. A previous harvest event was since the items held Saturday and Pegram said would then have Pegram said that this is the the harvest tally with 10 a shelf life. third year for the project and volunteers was: 45 cabbages, the biggest yet. " We will 1500 tomatoes, 150 green "The whole expand more next year if we peppers, 100 banana peppers, community is need to." and 400 potatoes. coming together to make this He said "the biggest harvest Pegram said there are plans to work," Pegram event so far" is Thursday, make a fruit orchard at Turning said of the garden adding that 40 to 50 people Point and to also add a project as a will be at the Weastec site to canning facility. He said the whole and the harvest green beans which will trees have already been ways that it has T o u r |

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1 … s r e w s n A Events not to miss this year... Theatres Colony Theater Arts & Crafts 124 N. High St, Hillsboro, OH June • For info: www.thecolonytheatre.org Appalachian Traditional Skills Workshop , 9 a.m. to noon • Southern State Community College, South Campus, Southern State Community College 12681 U.S. Route 62, Sardinia Central Campus • For info: 800-628-7722 ext. 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro 2515 • For info: 937-393-3431 53rd Brush and Palette Art Guild Show • 1 to 6 p.m. Festivals • Regional artists display their July work. Festival of the Bells • Southern State Community • Festival celebrates the C. S. Bell College, Company and the bells heard around Central Campus, Hobart Drive, the world. Natalie Grant will perform Hillsboro Thursday. Justin Moore performs • For info: [email protected] Friday and Jason Michael Carroll performs Saturday. All shows start at 9 November p.m. Food booths, crafts, rides and Artisan Folk Fair , 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday historical displays. • Artisans demonstrate and sell traditional folk arts and crafts. Free stage and • Downtown Hillsboro strolling performers and food available. Handicapped • For info: 937-393-9957, accessible, free parking. www.festivalofthebells.com • Fairfield Local School Complex, 11611 SR 771, Leesburg • For info: 937-780-9884, [email protected]

Jingle Bell Bazaar , 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Craft bazaar features local and area artists as well as homemade cookies, handmade quilts, aprons, and other clothing, seasonal ornaments and wood products, homemade fudge and honey from local beekeepers. Lunch served by Hills and Dales PTO. Free admission. • Hills and Dales Training Center, 8919 US 50 East, Hillsboro • For info: 937-393-4237

Wheels of Progress Summer Fest • Celebrating the industrial history of Greenfield, historical displays, food Expos booths, crafts, entertainment, June historical society buildings and cruise- Highland Co. Antique Machinery Show in. • Free entertainment, food, booths,

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signs from Rt. 50 and Rt. 124 East. | • For info: 937-981-2173

y Admission is $3 per person and children t n August under 12 free. u • For info: 937-393-4341 o Huckleberry Finn Fest & Gravy C

& Sausage Breakfast d • Paint Creek State Park, U.S. Rt. 50, September n a Southern Ohio Draft Horse Show l Bainbridge h • For info: 937-393-4284 • Draft horses show off what they were g i bred to do in the show ring and the field. H

| October Camping available. r The Fall Festival of Leaves • Highland County Fairgrounds, St. Rt. u 73, Hillsboro o • Bainbridge Ohio T • Festival is held annually on the third • For info: weekend of October. 937-393-3525 Outdoor Activities What to Do... June-August Campground Yard Sale Springbrook Meadows Lavender • Paint Creek State Park • 11821 US 50 E., Hillsboro • For info: 937-393-4284 • For info: 937-365-1632, Hiking www.ohiolavender.com August Highlands Nature Sanctuary Campground Yard Sale U.S. 50 East to Cave Road, Bainbridge June • Rocky Fork State Campground The sanctuary is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Blast from the Past North Shore Drive, Hillsboro Saturdays and Sundays from April through October. • Paint Creek State Park • For info: 937-393-4284 Reservations are not necessary except for groups. • For info: 937-393-4284 The sanctuary contains atremendous gorge along September with geologic formations such as caves and 50/60’s Weekend Highland County Fair dolomite cliffs accented by spring wildflower • Rocky Fork State Park • Agricultural displays, crafts, livestock displays. A full schedule of events relating to • For info: 937-393-4284 shows and sales, floral displays, rides natural history & ecological self-sufficiency can be and food. Free parking with admission accessed at www.arcofappalachia.org. Open for Father’s Day Mini-Golf Tournament fee. hiking and wilderness permits obtained two weeks • Paint Creek State Park • Fairgrounds, St. Rt. 73 North, in advance. Permit holders may reserve • For info: 937-393-4284 Hillsboro accommodations ahead of time for overnight • For info: 937-393-9975 lodging. July Info: 937-365-1935 Hog Roast OSU Buckeye Tailgate Party • Paint Creek State Park • Paint Creek State Park Miller’s Nature Sanctuary • For info: 937-393-4284 • For info: 937-393-4284 A steep-walled gorge of dolomite lined with wildflower draped slopes is the backdrop for this July 4th Weekend October preserve. Small • Cornhole games, bike parade, crafts Pancake Breakfast tributaries trickle over waterfalls as they make their and movies. • Paint Creek State Park way to the gorge. April and May are the best • Rocky Fork State Park • For info: 937-393-4284 months to visit this • For info: 937-393-4284 dazzling display. Access with written permission. Info: 937-544-9750 Christmas in July Campout • Rocky Fork State Campground Pike Lake State Park North Shore Drive, Hillsboro 1847 Pike Lake Road, near Bainbridge • For info: 937-393-4284 Nature programs, camping, hiking, picnicking, boat rentals, boat ramps and winter sports. Visitor center, lodge and cabins. Holiday Events Info: 614-493-2212 Paint Creek State Park September Halloween Campout 14265 U.S. Route 50, Hillsboro Labor Day Weekend • Camp-site decorating, Info: 937-393-4284, www.paintcreekstatepark.co • Pet parade, cornhole and movies. costume contest, silent • Rocky Fork State Park auction, games, movie and haunted • For info: 937-393-4284 trail. Regular camping fees apply. Labor Day • Rocky Fork State Park Campgrounds, Pancake Breakfast 9800 North Shore Drive, Hillsboro • Paint Creek State Park • For info: 937-393-4284 • For info: 937-393-4284 T

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• Magic Waters Woods, • For info: 937-840-0701 Rocky Fork State Park h l 7757 Cave Road, Bainbridge 9800 North Shore Drive, Hillsboro a Info: 937-393-4284 n • For info: 937-365-1388, December d www.highland-ohio.com/magicwaters Highland House Museum C • Museum is beautifully Fort Hill State Memorial o From Hillsboro, take St. Rt. 124 southeast to 41 u Halloween Campout decorated throughout for the holiday n

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• For info: 937-393-4284 available. fortifications. Daylight hours only. 3 • 151 E. Main St., Hillsboro 3 • For info: 937-393-3392 Info: 1-800-282-8905 or 937-365-1935 What to Do... Oldaker Game Preserve Route 50 West and Russell Station Road Info: 937-393-4284 Pools Hillsboro Swim Club 635 West Main Street, Hillsboro Info: Office Phone: 937-393-4367, Pool: 937-393-2505

Highland County YMCA Diamond Drive, Hillsboro Info: 937-840-9622 Golfing Elks Country Club Golf Course Paint Creek State Park 451 Danville Pike, Hillsboro Lakes & Fishing 14265 U.S. Route 50, Hillsboro on St. Rt. 138 Info: 937-393-4284 or 937-981-7061 , Nine-hole challenging golf course. Rocky Fork State Park www.paintcreekstatepark.com Open to the public except during 9800 N. Shore Drive, Hillsboro club events. March thru November. 4 miles east on St. Rt. 124. 2,080 acres Shady Trails Pro Shop and carts available. of lake and 1,384 of land. Boating with 11145 North Shore Drive, Hillsboro Sand and water hazards. unlimited horsepower, camping, hunting, Info: 937-393-5618 Info: 937-393-2940 hiking, mountain bike trail, fishing, picnicking, with two swimming beaches. Long’s Retreat Buckeye Hills Country Club 16 boat launching ramps, dock and boat 50 Bell Hollow Road, Latham 7261 Limes Road, 2 miles west of rentals. 200 campsites, 70 with electric. Info: 937-588-3725 Greenfield Info: 937-393-4284 or 1-800-BUCKEYE Eighteen hole course open to the public. Pro shop, carts available. Paint Creek State Park Info: 937-981-4136 U.S. 50, East of Hillsboro Hunting Located amid the breathtaking scenery Sims Family Golf Center of the Paint Creek Valley, Paint Creek Fallsville Area Careytown Road, Hillsboro 11801 Hull Road, Greenfield features a 1,200 acre lake with fine Info: 937-981-1322 fishing, boating and swimming. A Info: 937-987-2508 modern campground and meandering trails invite outdoor enthusiasts to Highland County Coon Hunters Club explore and enjoy the 9,000 acres of 7056 State Route 753, Hillsboro Parks rolling hills and streams of this Info: 937-365-1146 scenic area. Liberty Park Info: Park office: 937-393-4284 ; Paint Creek State Park Diamond Drive, Hillsboro Camp office: 937-981-7061 www.paintcreekstatepark.com Info: 937-393-5219 Info: 937-393-4284 Cave Lake Richard Shaffer Park 1132 Bell Hollow Road, Hillsboro US 62 North, Hillsboro Over 400 campsites , 300 electric. 4

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| 9800 North Shore Drive, Hillsboro r Rocky Fork State Park Info: 937-393-4284 Felson Park & Nature Trail u 9800 North Shore Drive, Hillsboro o Greenfield T Info: 937-393-4284 Treddolphin (private) Wildlife preserve, Adams County What to See... Where to Stay... Hillsboro Lynchburg Unique Lodging The Colony Theatre Lynchburg Covered Bridge North High Street, Hillsboro Memory Lane, Lynchburg Info: 937-840-0500 Located on Memory Lane at the west end of High Street. One of the few covered The Highland House Museum and Gift Shop bridges left standing in southern Ohio. Ruth 151 East Main Crampton Memorial Park adjoins the bridge Street, as a picnic area. Hillsboro Hours: Daylight hours all year round. The Highland House was built in 1842- Sinking Spring 1844 in classic Federal Octagonal Schoolhouse Coyote Creek Farm Bed and Breakfast Style St. Rt. 124, Sinking Spring 8871 St. Rt. 124, Hillsboro architecture Hours: Scheduled by appointment only. On Info: 937-393-5166, and is listed on the National Register of the public square in Sinking Spring. This www.coyotecreekfarmoh.com Historic Places. This handsome museum building has been in constant usage since it houses an extensive collection of was built and is now used for town Yellow Rose Bed and Breakfast memorabilia from throughout the area. meetings. 305 S. Washington Street, Greenfield Info: 937-981-4828 Hours: Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday Info: 937-588-3915 from 1 to 4pm Highlands Nature Sanctuary Info: 937-393-3392 Overnight lodging for groups and couples. Greenfield Info: 937-365-1935, Highland County Courthouse www.highlandssanctuary.org This picturesque courthouse is the oldest B&O Railroad Depot / D.T.I. Railroad courthouse still in use in Ohio. Located at Depot Lazy H Cabin Rentals, Inc. the intersection of Main and High streets in McArthur Way, Greenfield 14889 Old Route 50, Bainbridge uptown Hillsboro. Hours: Monday through Two adjacent restored depots offer fine Info: 740-634-5635 or 1-800-686-5635 Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. examples of days gone by. The B.&O. Depot is owned by the historical society. Holiday Cottages Magic Waters Theatre The D.T.I. Depot is owned by Dr. Michael 6837 McCoppin Mill Road, Hillsboro 7757 Cave Road, Bainbridge Sims, D.V.M. Open during the “Wheels Of The theatre concentrates on comedies and Progress Festival” in the month of July and Serenity Log Cabins simple musicals — the sort of things that for special occasions. 4354 Sweeney Lane , Hillsboro send you home feeling better than when Info: 937-981-7890 Info: 513-276-4292, you arrived. Enjoy live entertainment at this www.serenityhillcabins.com rustic theatre mid-June through Labor Day. Edward Lee McClain High School Visit us on Facebook Info: 937-365-1388 Jefferson Street (St. Rt. 28) and N. Sixth Street, Greenfield Tu-Lakes Motel 7420 North Beach Road, Hillsboro Highlands Nature Sanctuary and The cornerstone for this historic school was Info: 937-393-1917, www.tulakes.com Appalachian Forest Museum and Gift Shop laid in 1914 due to the generosity of philanthropist Edward Lee McClain, and 7660 Cave Road, Bainbridge Bayview Campground and Cottages The sanctuary is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. the school houses a fine collection of 11104 North Shore Drive, Hillsboro on Saturdays and Sundays from April classical artwork. Info: 937-393-3119, through October. The Appalachian Forest Info: Dr. Dan Strain, principal, 937-981- www.rockyforkparks.com Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 7731 with educational displays and volunteer naturalists to help visitors orient to the Travellers Rest 147 Jefferson Street, Greenfield Hotels & Motels T fascinating natural history of the region. o

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U.S. 50 West, Hillsboro listed on the National Register of Historical Greystone Motel h l Sale held every Monday . Places and is also home to the Greenfield U.S. 50 East, Hillsboro a Historical Society. n Info: 937-393-3424 Info: 937-393-1966 d

Union Stockyards Greenfield’s Imagination Kingdom Paragon Inn o 200 N. Fifth St., Greenfield 883 West Main Street, Hillsboro u

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Sale held every Thursday . y extraordinary wooden playground structure

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is a welcome treat for any child. Days Inn 3 Hours: Daily, dawn to dusk, except during Harry Sauner Road, Hillsboro 5 school hours. Info: 1-800-222-3297 or 937-393-0299 Where to Eat...

Pizza Hut Delivery Holtfield Station Dairy Nook Hillsboro 201 S. High Street, Hillsboro 620 S. High Street, Hillsboro 12001 State Route 753, Info: 937-393-9933 Info: 937-402-4200 Greenfield Alley 21 Neighborhood Grille Info: 937-981-4655 1086 N. High Street, Hillsboro Pizza Hut Info: 937-840-0200 1461 N. High Street, Hillsboro Rocky Fork McDonald’s Info: 937-393-5718 223 Jefferson Street, Greenfield Arby’s Restaurant Info: 937-981-7676 1279 N. High Street, Hillsboro Ponderosa Restaurant Lake Info: 937-393-5611 545 S. High Street, Hillsboro Quik Stoppe Info: 937-393-4007 Beechwood Pizza & Grill 602 S. Washington Street, Domino’s Pizza 6501 Beechwood Road, Greenfield 132 W. Main Street, Hillsboro Subway Hillsboro Info: 937-981-3855 Info: 937-393-9941 224 N. High Street, Hillsboro Info: 937-393-4353 Info: 937-393-5556 Domino’s Pizza Wanda’s Grill Cattlemen’s Grill 205 N. Washington Street, 122 N. High Street, Hillsboro Stephano’s Pizza 11145 North Shore Drive, Greenfield Info: 937-393-3774 530 Harry Sauner Rd, Hillsboro Hillsboro Info: 937-981-7717 Info: 937-393-8500 Info: 937-393-3277 Classic’s Diner Subway 1581 N. High Street, Hillsboro Wendy’s Hamburgers Joey’s Pizza 414 Jefferson Street, Greenfield Info: 937-393-3923 900 N. High Street, Hillsboro 6941 St. Rt. 753, Hillsboro Info: 937-981-0598 Info: 937-393-5256 Info: 937-393-1446 Buckeye Dairy Bar Who’s Place 7786 Chillicothe Ave, Hillsboro Bob Evans Three Spoons Diner 323 Jefferson Street, Greenfield Info: 937-393-1371 609 Harry Sauner Rd, Hillsboro 12410 U.S. Rt. 50, Hillsboro Info: 937-981-0253 Info: 937-365-1222 S&K Dairy Cup No. 1 Chinese Buffet Furman’s Bar & Grill 5562 US 50 West, Hillsboro 1092 N. High Street, Hillsboro Snappy Tomato Pizza McClain Avenue, Greenfield Info: 937-393-2448 Info: 937-393-2338 11111 North Shore Drive, Hillsboro Dairy Queen Dakota’s Roadhouse Info: 937-393-8333 Lynchburg 1000 W. Main Street, Hillsboro 589 Harry Sauner Rd, Hillsboro Info: 937-393-2344 Info: 937-393-5300 Rocky Road Sub Shop Family Diner 11113 North Shore Drive, 211 Main Street, Lynchburg Frisch’s Big Boy LaCascada Hillsboro Info: 937-364-6748 1285 N. High Street, Hillsboro 140 Roberts Lane, Hillsboro Info: 937-393-4799 Info: 937-393-9973 Info: 937-393-8861 Terry’s Pizza Pig Lickin’ BBQ 1505 U.S. Rte. 50, Lynchburg Kentucky Fried Chicken Subway Corner of St. Rt. 753 and Info: 937-364-2156 301 Chillicothe Ave, Hillsboro 540 Harry Sauner Rd, Hillsboro McCoppin Mill Rd, Hillsboro Info: 937-393-3454 Info: 937-393-1440 (Seasonal) Village Inn Pub Mango’s Mexican Restaurant 124 Main Street, Lynchburg Gold Star Chili 1256 N. High Street, Hillsboro Info: 937-364-9215 Harry Sauner Road, Hillsboro Info: 937-393-4610 Greenfield Info: 937-393-4422 Three Spoons Diner Leesburg Giovanni's Pizza 234 Jefferson St, Greenfield 1200 N High St. Hillsboro Info: 937-981-2939 Katie’s Confections Info: 937-402-4323 40 E. Main Street, Leesburg

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Restaurant & Lounge | Vicki’s Family Restaurant 7261 Limes Road, Greenfield y 131 W. Main Street, Hillsboro Leesburg Dairy Bar t Info: 937-981-4136 n Info: 937-393-4090 9 W. Main Street, Leesburg u Info: 937-780-3014 o Burger King Restaurant

C Long John Silver’s E. Jefferson Street, Greenfield d 100 Harry Sauner Rd, Hillsboro n Info: 937-393-0401 Info: 937-981-3233 a Mowrystown l h Scott’s Pizza g Pasquale’s Pizza Old Y Restaurant i 122 S. High Street, Hillsboro 339 Jefferson Street, Greenfield 1940 U.S. Rt. 62 South, H

| Info: 937-393-3473 Info: 937-981-7753 Mowrystown r McDonald’s Info: 937-442-3222 u Fortune Wok Chinese Restaurant o 1474 N. High Street, Hillsboro

T Info: 937-393-1233 216 Jefferson Street, Greenfield Info: 937-981-5300 Where to Shop...

White’s Cake Box Hillsboro 118 E. Main Street, Hillsboro Lynchburg Info: 937-393-4841 Gable House Lynchburg Antique Mall 240 E. Main Street , Hillsboro Margaret’s Memories Yarn Shop 174 N. Main Street , Lynchburg Info: 937-393-1255 220 W. Beech Street, Hillsboro Info: 937-364-9036 Info: 937-763-1831 The Rusty Star The Shabby Moose 240 N. Main Street , Lynchburg 744 N. High Street , Hillsboro Info: 937-393-8411 The Village Bakery 350 Eastern Avenue , Lynchburg

Shirley and Toni’s Bake and Sew 417 S. Sycamore Street , Lynchburg

Main Street Café 162 S. Main Street , Lynchburg

Lori’s Place 220 Bayless Avenue , Lynchburg Bayview Campground Store www.rockyforkparks.com Duncan’s Gift Shop Bait and Supplies 412 E. High Street , Lynchburg 11104 North Shore Dr., Hillsboro 937-393-3119 Murphy’s Hardware 210 S. Main Street , Lynchburg Beech Street on Main Leesburg http://www.beechstreetcandleworks.com/ Lynchburg Commons Katie’s Confections 111 West Main Street, Hillsboro 285 N. Main Street , Lynchburg (937) 402-4234 40 E. Main Street , Leesburg Info: 937-780-2253 Free refreshments . Public restrooms. Brad’s Garden Center 849 S. High/Dunlap Road , Hillsboro Hickory and Plaid Dianne’s Flowers and Gifts Info: 937-393-6556 10 W. Main Street , Leesburg 3635 Anderson Road , Lynchburg Info: 937-780-9606 Info: 937-364-2148 Cundiff’s Flower and Farm Market 8064 St. Rt. 124 SE , Hillsboro Info: 937-393-1411 Bainbridge Amish & Mennonite Shops

Highland House Museum Christmas At The Cabin Eli Stutzman Farm 151 East Main Street, Hillsboro Cave Road , Bainbridge 11976 Sinking Spring Road, Hillsboro Info: 937-393-3392 Info: 937-365-1388 JR’s General Store Merle Norman Cosmetics Trading Post 4715 St. Rt. 41 South , Bainbridge 144 S. High Street , Hillsboro 401 S. Maple Street , Bainbridge (Midway between Sinking Spring and Info: 937-840-0701 Info: 937-634-2867 Bainbridge on St. Rt. 41.) Open year round, closed Sundays. Lucky Stop Antiques 305 E. Main Stret , Hillsboro Greenfield Pickett Run Farm and Nursery Info: 937-393-2196 14415 Cynthiana Road , Hillsboro (Take

Ivy & Twigs 753 S. from Rt. 50 to Cynthiana Rd, turn T Country Home Crafts 305 W. Jefferson Street , Greenfield o left.) Open daylight Monday-Saturday. u U.S. Rt. 62 , Hillsboro Info: 937-981-2125 r

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