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I visited the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. It is considered one of the oldest working statehouses in the United States, being built between 1839 and 1861. Its architecture is typical Greek Revival. Today, the Statehouse houses the Ohio General Assembly. On September 16, 1859, Abraham Lincoln delivered a memorable…
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The first settlers in the Ohio area were the Adena Native Americans, known for their mounds, like this on in Enon, Ohio. Adena, Hopewell, and the Fort Ancient cultures developed earthworks, circa 52 BC to 1500 AD. These three nations were located in much of Ohio area. The legend says…
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Is it worth visiting the Dayton International Peace Museum? I asked the same question when I google for places to visit in Dayton, Ohio. The answer is YES. That is because this is the one of the only “Peace Museums” in the United States. The Dayton International Peace Museum is…
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There are only a few nature parks in Fairborn, Ohio. One of them shines brighter than the others, in terms of hiking trails and nature sights. I am referring to Oakes Quarry Park. The Oakes Quarry Park was once the location of a limestone mining before it was converted into…
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What a small park with so many things to do! Near the entrance of the park, there is a set-up of an old Indian Village. The park is the site of the Kispoko and Peckuwe septs of the Shawnee nation prior to the Battle of Peckuwe. The Battle of Peckuwe…
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Bird-sighting. Long-distance walking. Nature-tripping. You’ll get them all at the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge in Oak Harbor, Ohio. There’s over ten miles of trails through marshland, woods, shrub land and grassland. The park’s 7000 acres are managed to provide diverse habitat for waterfowl, shorebirds, migrant songbirds, and other animal and…
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One of the earliest Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house that is built in Ohio is the Westcott House. The one-story, prairie-style house was built in 1908 for Burton J. And Orpha L. Westcott. In 1946, it was turned into an apartment complex due to a housing crisis after the second World…
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Are you looking for a unique travel adventure in the Midwest? Try the African Safari Wildlife Park in Port Clinton, Ohio. The park is something different to experience in Northern Ohio. The last time I was surrounded by so many animals was at the Wildlife Loop in South Dakota. This…
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