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City in Ohio, United States
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Chillicothe is a city in Ross County in South Central Ohio and is the county seat of Ross County. In the 1800s, it was designated as the capital of the "eastern section" of the Northwest Territory. Later the State Constitutional Convention was held in Chillicothe, and in 1803, Ohio entered the Union, Chillicothe became the first state capital of Ohio. The name of the city was derived from a Shawnee word meaning "principal town". It is located along the Scioto River and Paint Creek.
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The Pump House was constructed in 1883 as a municipal pumping station for distribution of water from the deep well field in Yoctangee Park. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the Pump House is an example of Victorian Gothic architecture housing an ever changing collection of painting, sculpture and art.
The Mountain House was built in 1850 by a German family named Meggenhofen who operated a winery here for many years, tending the terraced vineyards below the house. Gift shop is open M-F 9AM to 5PM. Reservations are required for a tour. Call at least 24 hours in advance to schedule an appointment.
Home of Thomas Worthington (1773-1827). He was the sixth Governor of Ohio and one of the first United States senators from Ohio. There is a newer museum and education center. The view from the north lawn to the Logan Range is depicted on the Great Seal of Ohio. Quite a place.
Bainbridge Dental Museum
Located in Bainbridge, Ohio, Hours vary.
Hours vary.
Longest running, free standing theater in United States.
Huge outdoor stages.
A group of 23 earthen mounds built by the Hopewell culture, 200 BC to AD 500, destroyed by the US Federal Government to build Fort Sherman in 1913 and then partially rebuilt/restored and turned into a National Historic Park. In 2023 it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Single A, Frontier League Baseball - 90 game schedule
Ohio's oldest country music show since 1965; call for reservations.
A festival that attempts to preserve Native American culture.
Mid-September. Orchard tours, pick your own apples, apple butter making, corn maze, petting animals, horse drawn wagon rides.
2,500 students.
Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational School
Locally owned and operated, New York style pizza
Donuts.
Carl's is a family owned, hometown diner style restaurant. Great food for breakfast and lunch... but don't expect dinner there, because they close at 5PM.
1/4 mile north of U.S. Route 35. Amish Bakery - Troyer Meats - Cheese - Bulk Foods.
15-site campground, pressurized water, vault latrines, playground, shelterhouse, pet camping, shelterhouse, horse camp, 22 miles of trails, hunting, playground equipment, disc golf course, volleyball, basketball, horseshoe court.
55 campsites, 40 with electricity, latrines, water, fire rings, picnic tables are provided. A secluded hike-in camp near Stewart Lake has 18 non-electric sites. Two rustic camper cabins are available. Fishing, hunting, twelve miles of hiking trails, 17 miles of bridle trails, nature center, basketball, horseshoe courts, playground, games and sporting equipment to registered campers, basketball, horseshoe courts and volleyball court.
Anyone interested in selling at the market can register between 7AM and 8AM
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