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KEIM
FAMILY MARKET
Traditional Homemade Amisll Treats, Furniture & Gifts
Hours: MOl/day-Friday 8AM-6PM Saturday 8AM-5PM
Phone 937.386.9995
Appalachian H ighway at Burnt Cabin Road Seal1wn, OH
KEIM FAMILY MARKET
features:
• Fresh Baked Amish Pies, Breads,
Cakes and Pastries
• Fully Stocked Deli Department Cold Cuts and cheeses
• Bulk Foods, Candy, Nuts & Baking Supplies
• Amish Jams, Jellies, Preserves and Pickles
• Full Line of Indoor & Outdoor Furniture
including Chicago Wicker
• Playhouses and Playsets
Come enjoy a delicious fresh deli
sandwich, homemade soup or a coffee
and a fresh Amish pastry.
Relax under a tree in our family
picnic area while your children play
in our special playset display.
GE PEEBLES TEST OPERATION
Excellence In Harmony
Imagine spending your day
working in a state of the art facility,
testing jet engines that propel passengers across the sky at hundreds
of miles an hour, and then spending
your lunch break outside watching
deer graze in a nearby field. This
is a typical day for a Peebles Test
Operation (PTO) employee.
PTO is proud to bea part of the GE
tradition of "imagination at work".
We are 270+ employees strong in
craftsmanship, work ethics, and
ingenuity surrounded by some of
the most beautiful scenery southern Ohio has to offer. PTO is part
of what Forbes magazine called
"The Most Admired Company in
the World", yet enjoys the intimacy
of a small business where we know
everyone's name at the Christmas
party.
Being one of the world's premiere
sites for jet engine testing, we are a
small city with the infra~structure
to accurately measure thrust from
our smallest engines producing
2000 lbs. of thrust to the world
record holder the GEgo at l27,goo
lbs. of thrust. PTO also conducts
acoustic, fuel efficiency, and emis~
sions tests, to better protect the air
quality and environment. Our test
sites are considered the "gold standard" for all other GE jet engine test
facilities. The accuracy of any GE
engine test anywhere in the world
is measured against this facility,
right here in Peebles, Ohio.
Beyond the physical campus our
employees travel the globe and help
many of our partners and customers with their testing needs.
Growing With
Jet Technology
PTO was originally acquired for rocket testing in 1955.
In the 1960'S the focus changed
to high- bypass turbo fan engine
testing. Because of our remote
location PTO played a key role in
the development of these engines.
This technological marvel was powerful enough to carry enormous
Army transport planes anywhere
on the planet- and later helped
revolutionize commercial aviation
as well.
Since then, the PTO Team has
been involved in the development
and certification phase testing that
are on the cutting edge of aviation.
The production phase involves
assurance testing of new engines
to guarantee they meet strict requirements before shipment to GE
customers. And finally. field return
testing is performed to validate
maintenance and upgrades to
engines already in service.
WEARE IMAGINATION AT WORK!
Technology Meets
Natnre
Because of the terrain, abundant
water, plus our weapons ban and
restrictions on entry, PTO has developed into the largest privately
owned natural area in the state
totaling over 7,000 acres. This environment allows for a number of
wildlife species to flourish. This is
evident in recent years when biologists visiting the site have identified over 500 species of plants, 37
species of reptiles, 25 species of
mammals, and over 100 species
of birds, many of which are state
listed as rare or endangered.
GE PTO takes great pride in ensuring the protection of our pristine
environment as the facility continues to thrive. In addition to the
forested land GE· PTO maintains
four acres of man-made wetlands,
several acres of natural wetlands
and two streams. One stream
running through the facility is
considered one of the most pristine
habitats in the state.
The local schools, universities
and scientists often come to this
area to study the wildlife in this
unspoiled habitat.
Ecomagination At Work
The Peebles facility has very specific goals regarding future Green House Gas (GHG)
emissions reductions. which follow a closely monitored set of metrics. In GE's recent
ecomagination report. the company made a public commitment to maintain emissions at 2004
levels and reduce them further by one percent by 2012. GE holds all of its businesses to this company-wide
goal. including the Aviation business - the organizational home of the Peebles facility.
Today's engines are ever more fuel efficient, carrying passengers and cargo to the far corners of the
globe with less fuel burn than ever before. PTa continues to playa strong role in the certification and acceptance testing of these engines.
Adams
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Welcome to Adams County
n 1790 Gen. Nathaniel Massie and a group of hardy frontiersmen landed at
a site near three islands on the Ohio River. It was the first settlement in the
Virginia Military District, which in 1797 became Ohio's third oldest county
and was named after the newly elected second presidem, John Adams.
Home 10 the great Native American earthwork~ known as Serpent Mound,
Adams CouDlY has abundant wildlife, great bird viewing, colorful spring
wildflowers, six state nature preserves and the 14,OOO-acre Edge Of Appalachia
Preserve.
TIle Quilt Barn Trail started here in Adams Counry, creating a "Clolhesline of
Quil{s~ that can be viewed along our fUIa l byways.
TIle Wheat Ridge Amish Community has shops, bakeries, furnirure, and the
A log cabin standing in the woc;x;b of Adams County.
Sights and sounds of horses and buggies.
A number of excellent lodging facilities. cabins, campgrounds, dining. specialty and antique shops. historic sites, local events and
attractions await our visitors.
Adams County is a special place where you'lI discove r a patchwork of history and nature around me bend of every country road.
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Tom Cross
Executive Director, Adam s County Travel and Visitors Bureau
Address: S09A E. Main St., PO BoxS77, West Union, 0 11, 45693
Phone; (937) 544-5639; toll-free (877) 232·6764 (ADAMSQI I)
Email: info@adamscountytravcl .org
Web: www.adamscountytravel.o rg
Contents
The Adams County VISitors and Comm.tni:ty Guick:
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Adams County
Adams County Visitor Map __________ 6
2012 Calendar of Events
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Adams County Chamber of CommerCI!_
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Special Places in Adams County _ _ _ _16
Touring
Qllit Bams in Adams County _ _ _ _ _18
"Bam Quilts and the American Qiilt Trail
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Recreation
Adams County's FIVe Best Hikes _ _ _ _ 30
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Adams Co. Amish School Benefu. AuctiorJ _ 32
Amish Business Directory _ _ _ _ _ _ 33
AntIqu..
Shopping for Antiques _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 34
Natural History
The Great Serpent .'v1ound _______ 35
N\ovement ~'
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Touring Adams County's Civil War History _ 20
Museums & Historical Societies _ _ _ _ 23
Outdoors
FIShing in Adams County
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Public Boat Ramps and Canoe Launches_ 28
Hunting and Huntilg Outfitters and 5uppIies--28
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Mineral Springs Lake Fann Resort
By Tom Cross
C
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little gcm called Mineral
Springs Lake. It's more
than 100 acres of fishing,
water sports, family recreation and
camping that you don', want 10
miss.
Mineral Springs, as the mIme
suggested, is fed by over a dozen
underground springs. A beautiful
lake that is complemented by a
backdrop of mountains that bloom
with redhuds and dogwoods come
spring. The shoreline is a mix of
bays, points and timbered coves that
fishermen find idc.11 fo r wetting it
line.
When Mineral Springs Lake
Farm Reson owner Billy Smalley
impounded these hollows in the
early 1970s, he left pockets of
standing timber, which greatl y
improved the aquatic habitat. and
subsequent fish population that
followed. Over the years, the lake
has been stocked with largemouth,
smililmouth, perch, rock bass,
bluegill and catfish. Harmless
freshwater jellyfish, about the size
of a penny, inhabit lhe lake too and
can readily be observed during the
summer in the lake's clear water.
At 103 acres, it is the largest body
of water in Adams County. The
lake averages 27 feet deep with a
maximum depth approach ing 60
feet. Though water clarity varies
with the seasons, visibility is nearly
60 feet in August. To preserve the
unique purity and clarity of the lake
only electric motors are permitted.
The camping here is as relaxing
as rock ing on grandma's front porch swing. Peacefulness and
quiet inhabit the campground for a
refreshing stay. Mineral Springs can
boast more than 300-plus campsites
with full hookups, and most have a
view of the wate r. The camp store
is stocked wi th everything campers
will need for a weekend or a monthlong stay.
Iliking, picnicking, a sheller
house. showers and ATV trails are
on the 500 acres that surround
the lake. ror hunters, only 20
minutes away is Brush Creek State
Forest, Shawnee State Forest and
Tranquility Wildlife a rea. For nature
lovers, nearby Davis Memorial Stale
Nature Preserve and Shoemaker
Preserve offer wilderness hiking and
spring wildflowers, and if you' re
a history buff, explore the remote
settlement of Mineral Springs.
WlleIlzer you're a j1sllerperson,
lIiker or hunter, or are lookingjor a
seasonal getaway, check out Mineral
Springs Lake Farm Resort at www.
Inineralspril1gs/akefarmresort.com.
Rest Areas
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Points and Trails
of Interest
20 M Iler's Dmstmas Trees
15 GoodSeed Farm
16 Go<mny's Place
17 House of Phacops
18 \.arid of the Singing Coyote
19 Locust Hilt Farm
ATTRACTIONS
12 Adam!; Coonty Fairgrounds
13 Blake's Pharmacy on the Square
14 Sru5h Creek Motooporu Co~
6 k, It Was In The Beginning AI1tiqlle5
7 Bam Sale Antiques
8 Carriage Lane Antiques & More
9 Cherry Fork Trading Post
10 Panhandler Antiques & Gifts
11 Peebles Flower Shop & Antiques
ANTIqUES
AMISH BUSINESS
1 Hil5ideBird's Nest, Fabric & Books
2 Keim Family Market
3 Miller's Bakery & Furniture
4 Raber's Shoes & Saddlery
5 Wheat Ridge Home & Engery
MAP INDEX
KiM= Covered Bridge
Moore's Memorial CIlapel
Paleo-Indian DiW"ict
Treber's Inn & Zane's Trace MOfH.lment
W~son's CM! War SoId>ersMorume!1t
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39 Bentonville Anti-horse Thief Society
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33 John T. WiIsoo Homestead
32 Harshavine Covered Bridge
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29 Buck~ Station
30 Dr.AC Lewis House
31 GoY. Thoma!; Kner Home & BicerrtemiaI
28 Adams County GmeaIogicai & Historical
HERITAGE
26 MJyer V1fle)'ards & Restaurant
27 OIde Wayside Irlo
DINING
25 Crulser's Diner
22 Red Barn Corwention Ce.1ter
23 Sunshine Store
24 The Old Homestead
21 Old Page Schoolhouse
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71 The Rock Vacation Rental
48 Massie Station
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Hill lodge
Cart Hideaway Cabins
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64 Hope Springs Institute
63 Dogwood F;um B&B
61 Comfort 1m
62 COW1ty NighU Inn
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58 Budget Host !nn
LODGING
57 Windlester-l'-IIorgan's Raiders
Collection
83 Adams Coonty Counuy a...b
RECREA110N/ OllTDOORS/ CAMPING
NAnJRALAREAS & PRESERVES
73 Adams Lake State Nawre Preserve
74 Buzzard Roost Rock
75 0IaparraI f'ra'rie Nature PreseNt
76 Davis Memorial State NatlJre Preserve
77 Edge of Appa1achia Preserve
78 .Iomson Rdge St.J.te Natw-e Pre5eI'Ve
79 Lym; Prairie
BO Shoemaker State NatlJre Pre5eI'Ve
B1 The Wilderness
82 Whipple State Nawre Preserve
72 Unity Woods Cabill5
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49 Old Mner.I! Springs Resort
50 Reverend.lol1f'! Graham-AboIAA>nist, West
Union Reform Pre$byterial1 OlUrdl
51 Rome
52 Seaman
53 Serpent Moll1ld5tate MernoriaI
54 West Union Presbyterian c:t-u-dl
55 W.dr.erham 1I1n
56 Lafferty MemoriaJ Funera! & Carriage
69 Rooster's Nest MB & Antiques
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66 Murphin Ridge Inn
67 River Sam Village
68 RiverHaven MB
65 Manchester Iv10tel
42 Camp Hamer -Civil War Training Camp
43 Covenanter Church
44 Cowboy Copas
45 First Settlement ofVlfginia Mlitary District
46 Isr..el Donalson & FOI.mden Cemetery
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PUBUC LANDS/ PUBLIC HUNTlNG
93 8rush Creel< State Forest
94 Shawnee State Forest
95 T ranqu<~ty Wildlife Area
92 Woodtand Alters Adventure Earth
88 lsIaJld Creel< Marina & Campground
89 Mineral Springs Lake Resort
90 Sandy Springs Campground
91 Twin bland Park Campground
84 8rush Creek Soot Ramp & Carrll&round
as Cedar Trail Retreat
86 KKkOf)' Valley Campground
87 Hilftop Golf Coorse
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CALENDAR
2012 Calendar of Events
March
Vopjcr at (937) 549·4530.
3 - Adams County Amish Bird Symposium
21 - Adams County History Bus Tour.
Contact LJIlne Newman at (937) 587·3358.
from 9:30 am.-3:30 p.m. on Wheat Ridge Road
Contact rJJe Adams County Trove! & VlSirors Bureau
20-22 - Annual Wildflower Pilgrimage of
Southern Ohio. Choose among dozens of field
at (937) 544-5639.
17 - Cabin Fever Arts Festival at Southern State
Community College South Campus Appalachian
Gateway Center, Sponsored by the Appalachian
Artisan.'i Guild. Contact (937) 603-3128
trips to botanical hotspots in southern Ohio in
Banquet at 7 p.rn. in Bentonville. Contact Vema
Naylor at (937) 549-3360.
29 - Page One-Room School House event at
the comer of Page School Road off Vaughn
Ridge Road, 2-4 p.m. Contact A1ary fuhon at
(937) 587-2041
Highland. Adams, Pike and Ross CoW1ty. Contact
the Arc of Appalachia Preserve SFfem at
(937) 365-0101 or www.highlantruancruwy.mg
May
7 - Children's Easter Egg Hunt at Wilson
& Supper. Supper 4 p.m, auction 5 p.1TL located
at Ridge Way lumbef" on Wheat Ridge Road
For more injonnation, COIlWct (93n 544-7566.
April
Children Home in West Union. Contoct Sharon
5-7 - Spring Ring at Carnage Lane Antiques.
Riven at (937) 544-2511
180 Werline lane, West Union. Contact Anita
28 - Bentonville Anti-Horse Thief Society
4 - Wheat Ridge Amish School Benefit Auction
5 Events You Don't Want to Miss
MARCH 3 : Amish Bird Symposium
The v.t.eat Ridge 0Ide Thyme Herb Fair
and Harvest Celebration during the second
weekend in October brings the tradition
of herbs, crafts and natural products to the
\\'heat Ridge Arrish ComrrurVty. Natural earth
creations, artisans,. craftspeople and herbal
products are featwed at the three-day festival
set in the pastoral ~Is of Adams County.
The Adams County Amish Bird
Symposium is held the first Saturday in
o'v\arrn in the heart of Amish Country.
Nationally renowned naturalists, authors,
pmfessors and ornithologists are among the
featured speak~ The day activities include
seminars, demonstrations, field trips and an
Amish lunch.
OCT. 14: 10th Annual Jack Roush Day
OCT. U-14: Wheat Ridge OIde Thyme
Herb FaJr and Harvest Celebration
If you're a muscle car fan you don't want
to miss the 10th Annual Jack Roush Day in
Manchester. Racing legend Jack Roush, of
Roush Racing. returns to his hometown for a
day of festivities and a car show that features
hundreds of classic cars. During the day, Jack
Roush autographs everything from fenders
to car hoods and Ford engines.
relive the Civil War era during the Adams
County Gvil War Day at the historically
renovated John T. Wilson home during the
third Saturday in October. The day includes
encampments, re-enactors from the 70th
Ohio Volunteer Infantry (OVll, a Gvil War
museum, Civil War era music, living histories,
local historians, wagon rides and storytellers.
DEC. 21: Ughting of the Serpent
The Winter Solstice is celebrated at
Serpent NIound during the Ughting of the
Serpent At dusk more than 900 canclles
surrounding the 5erpent effigy are lit by
volunteers resulting in a luminous candle lit
outline of the great Serpent tv\ound.
For ITlQre information aboUl these and other
great evenu contact the Ad(lll1S County Travel &
OCT. 20: Civil War Day
The 5ma11 hamlet of Tranquility will again
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CALENDAR
in West Union. For information, COlI/act Carmie
McDoooJd at (937) 217-1522
11-13 - Country Garden fv1othe..-'s Day Event
at GoodSeed Farm, 8 a.rn- 6 pm. at Good$eed
Farm in Peebles. For information, rontact
(937) 587-7021 or W\IIW.goodseedfann.com.
12 - Ohio Brush Creek Sweep on Ohio Brush
Creek. Interested participants need [0 contact Bill
WlCkerllam at the Adams Co. Soil & Water at (937)
7!l8401&
June
7·9 -
west Union Summer Fest. Contact Roy
Stricklen at (937) 544·2512-
16 - Ohio River Sweep. locations - Rome Boat
Ramp, Brush Creek Boat Ramp, Manchester
The Wheat Ridge OIde Thyme Herb Fair and Harvest Festival is a three-day affair in October.
May (contJ.
5 - Explore the outdoors at Adams Lake State
4-6 - FIofa-QJest at Sha'M'lee State Park and
Forest & The Edge of Appalachia Preserve il Adams
County. Tulromroorego towww~
Park. Call Bill WICkerham at (937) J98-.4018
5-6 - Free fIShing weekend.
5-6 - Adams County Trade Days & Equine
Extravaganza at the Adams County Fairgrounds
Island Boat Ramp, N.anchester Riverfront Boat
Ramp. For information, contact Sam Perrin at
Adams-Brown Recyding at (937) 378-3431.
24 - Page One-Room School House event at the
corner of Page School Road off Vaughn Ridge
Road, 2-4 p.m Cootact J\.1aIy fuIroo at (93l) 587·2043.
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VISIT~
ANO COM.vIUNrTY GUOE
CALENDAR
3O-July 1 - 39th Annual Country Run for
Fun-Ramblin' Relics Car Show at Adams County
Fairgrounds in West Union, 9 am.-3:30 p.m.
Contact Kenneth Iv1cCann at (937) 54+5266.
July
4 - Fourth of July Celebration and lion's Oub
Parade in West Union, 9 am. lineup time. Parade
starts at 10 am.!leXt to Olde Wayside Inn.
Com:aa Jud Paul at (937) 544·1464 or J\o1eI Pjistner
at (937) 549-1331
15-21 -121st Annual Adams County Fair at the
Adams County Fairgrounds, West Union. For
IIJ(Jn!
information, roll Connie McDonald at (937) 217-
1522 or visit www.adamscoontyfairgroond.com
27·28 - Indian Artifact Show at the Riverbam in
~nchester,
noon-10 p.rn. Friday and 8 am.-3:30
Crowning the Festival Queen is one of the highlights of the Seaman Fall Festival <sept. 19-2.2}.
p.m. Saturday. Contact Steve Lewis at
Adams County Genealogy Society at (937) 5#8522,
(937) 549·4093 or Mike Evans at (937) 549-1877.
August
ThursduF and Saturdays.
3-4 - Kinfolk Landing Days at Manchester.
28 - Adams County Genealogy Society Reunion
29 - Page One-Roam $chooI1-Iouo;e evmt at the
Celebrate the founding of one of Ohio's oldest
from noon-4 p.m. at the Heritage Center in
corner of Page 5chooI Road offVaugm Ridge
villages. Contact kme Wilson at (937) 549-4074.
West Union. For more infonnation, contact the
Road. 2-4 pm Contact /IIIary Fulton (9m 587-2041
Mugs, Plates & Postcards
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13 - Ladies Nite Out at Granny's Place with
crafts, venders, special sales and Iongel"" hours.
2586 Burnt Cabin Road, Seaman. Contact Darlene
Tad/ock at (937) 386-1890.
14 - 10th annual Jack Roush Day from
9 am.-6 p.m. at the Riverbam in Manchester on
Us. S2. (outact Butter Ruark at (937).549-3628.
20 - Ada~ County Civil War Day at the
historical John T. Wilson Home in Tranquility.
Relive the Civil War era with reactors and learn
about historical events of the time. Contact the
AdWll5 County Travel & VISitors Bureau at
(937) .544-5639 or wwwJohntwilsonhomestrod.com
Take a horse-drawn ride at the John T. Wilson Home fOf Adams County Civil War Day on Oct. 20.
August (cont.I
29 - Branon Towmhip food and festivities at
18 - 16th Annual Marine Corps leilgue 5K
Branon Township Hall in Louden, 5 p.m.
Race and Walk. Contact Danny BlantQII at
Contact Mary Fulton at (937) 587-2043.
(93n 217-3516-
30 - Page Ole-Room SdlooI House event at the
18 - Fourth AmuaI Cov.>boy Copas concert at the
Red Bam Convention Center in Wnchester, 6 p.rn
comer of Page SdlooI Road offVaugITI Ridge Road,
Tdets $15. Contact Lyme NeImwJ at (93"587-3358.
16 - Page One-Room School House event at
the comer of Page School Road off Vaughn
Ridge Road, 2-4 p.rn Contact Mary Fulton at
(937) 587-2041
30-Sept. 1 - Fall Harvest Celebration at
Carriage lane Antiques. 180 Werline Lar.e, West
Union. Contact Anila Vogler at (93Zl549-4530.
November
October
12 - Veterans Day Parade, 11 am. in West
6 - 35th Iv1nuaI Wiler's.Anniversary Customer
Appreciation Day at Miler Bakery & Furriture on
Wheat Ridge Road. G:r1tOCt Miers (937J 544-8524.
6-7 -11th Annual Old Fashion Draft Horse,
Mule and Pony Field Days at Glen-Dale Park,
31-Sept. 1-2 - Wir.chester Caramel Festival
Contact Lrona Inskeep at (937) 695-0950.
6-7 - Caraway's Fall Pumpkin Days at Caraway
Farms at 8450 Blue Creek Road in Blue Creek.
CoIltact Angela at (937) 544-7292
1 -15th Annual Amish School Benefit Cookout
U-14 - Wheat Ridge Olde Thyme Herb Fair
at Millff Bakery & Furniture on Wheat Ridge
and Harvest Celebration on Tatel"" Ridge Road
Contact Kim bwin at (937) 544-8252.
Road Contact Milius at (937) 544-8524.
steve@goodseedfwmcom.
Page Ole-Room SdlooI House event at the
comer of Page SdlooI Road offVaq1vI Ridge Road,.
2-4 pm Cootoct Nby Fultrxl at (9J7) S!Il·2041
l8 -
2-4 pm Cootoct tvby fWtoo at (937J 587-2043.
2915 Fawcett Road, six miles south of Peebles.
Contact Dale Grooms at (937) 544-3123.
September
20 - Horse-drawn hayride day at Goodseed
Farm in Peebles from n0011-4 p.m. Contact
Goodseed Farm at (937}587-7021 or
Union. Contact Sam Kimmerly at (937) 386-0293 or
Wallace Boden at (937) 217-1976.
15-17 - Christmas Open House at Carriage
Lane Antiques. 180 Werline Lane, West Union.
Gmtact Anita Vogler at (937).549-4530.
13 - Miller's Oiristmas Tree Farm 20th
Annivefwy. Open daily from 10 arn·5:30 p.m.,
until Doc 24. Located west of West Union at
1600 Eckmansville Road Contact Miller's at
(937) .544-2220.
16 - Adarru; County Christmas at the Adams
Co. Courthouse starting at S:30 p.m, welcoming
ceremony 6:30 p.rn Contact Marie Palmer at (937)
587·3749 or Sally umningham at (937J 587·3078.
6 - Adams County Junior Fair Beef Barbecue
ITom 5-7:30 p.m. at the Adams County
Fairgrounds in West Union. Contact Connie
McDonald at (937) 217-1522.
7-9 - Bentonville Harvest Festival at Bentonville.
Contact Sae Na)1orat 1'937) 549·3360.
13-16 - 44th Ivlrual Peebles Old Trrners Days..For
~ cootaa Marie Pakner at (9.m 587·3749.
19·22 - Seaman Fall Festival. Contact Doris Bailey
at (93n 386-20&318 - Wheat Ridge Amish School Benefit
Auction & Supper-. Supper 4 p.m. auction 5 p.rn.
at Ridge Way Lumber on Wheat Ridge.
Contact (937J 544-7566.
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Caraway's Fall Pumpkin Days will be held at Caraway Farms Oct. 6-7.
CALENDAR
8-9 - Page One-Room School HOU5e event at
the comer of Page School Rood off Vaughn
Ridge Road, 2-4 pm Contact IvkIry Fulton ot
(9371 587-2041
14 -lVIanchester Hometown Christmas at the
fv\anchester community building from 6-9 pm
Contact Heidi Huron at (937J 549·2516.
22 - Adams County Audubon Christmas Bird
Count Contact the Cincinnati Museum Center's Edge
of Appalachia Preserve at (937J 544-2880.
Other local events
Sept. 7·9 - 11th annual Rarden Whitetail Deer
Festival. For info, call (937) 587-3444.
Oct. U-14 - Appalachian Mountain Artisans
Festival. For info, call (937) 695-5545:
- For additional updated events plerut visit
The Page One-Room School House win host one of its yearly events Dec. 8-9.
December
1 - Old Fashiolled Christmas at the American
1 - Peebles Christmas Celebration lighting of the
Legion Post in Peebles. Contact Mary Dunlap at
(937) 798·1376.
Christmas tree and other events starts at 6 pm
Contact Sharon A1a/com at (937) 587·2417.
www.adamscoontytraveiorg.
- For Serpent NIoond evenU pka5e we the Serpent
Mound page {poge 35J in this guide.
- Page One·Room Schoolhouse events will be
announced later.
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AOAMS COUNTY VlSITORS AND COMMUNITY GUIDI: U
ADAMS COUNTY
Cliam6""fC,mmer<e
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Greetings from the Adams
County Chamber of Commerce
he Adams County Chamber
of Commerce proudly serves
its business community.
Established in 1989,
this member-driven organization
e ncourages im provement, conservation
and developme nt of the phySical and
economic e nvironments of the county.
TIle Chamber of Commerce acts as a
community busin ess advocate, and the
staff continually searches for soorces
that can benefit its members.
Remaining strong even in the
challenging economic times, the
Chamber benefits its members by
increasing their exposure and keeping
their names in fron t of th e public.
Member businesses are first referrals
for industry calls. Its goal is for every
T
business in the county is to be successful
and prosperous, assisling wi th nenvorks
and offering training and gUidance
resources. By encouraging members
to be active in Chamber events and
networking opportunities, a strong
collaborative of professionals grow from
which to collect informatio n a nd build
client referrals.
According to a study done by The
Shapiro Group of Atlanta, Ga.: "When
consumers know that a small business is
a member of the chamher of commerce,
they are 44 percent more likely to think
favorably of it and 63 percent more likely
to purchase goods or services from the
company in the future.'Ihe Chamber plays an active role
on the board of Leadership Adams,
a community service and leadership
development organizalion. This county
leadership program develops and
prepares emerging leaders to focus on the
common issues of its communities and to
collectively improve th e quality ofHre for
all who live and work in Adams County.
The Chamber of Commerce also sponsors
the Adams Brown COlmties Safety
Council, providing free educational
trai ning to businesses, which leads to
discoun ts and bonuses available through
the Bureau of Workman's Compensation.
Currently more than 30 companies
from the 1\"0 counties participate with
the Safety Council, and membership
continues to /,'Tow.
In 20 11, the Adams County Cha mber
was instrumental in bringing the United
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ave Money. Live Better.
Phone 937-544-7198
Fax 937-544-0297
11217 State Route4 1
West Union, OH 45693
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ADAMS COUNTY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Benefits & Services Offered to Our Members
• Reduced advertising costs with Shop Local
campaign
• Advertising on county maps
• A Chamber website with links to member
sites or member webpage available to
members without websites
• Business referral services
• fv\onthly new5letter with free advertising for
~"'"
• Representation by elected directors in each
township
• Professional office staff offering support to
members and infonnation to the public
• Letters of support for grant applications by
local organizations
Way organization back into the county,
replenishing much-needed fund s to the
communiry non -profit organizadons.
"Shop l.ocal" is the community theme
to "support our ne i ghbors.~ While not
everything m ay be available locally, th e
• Business training networking opportunities
e Public forums on current issues
As a member of the Southern Ohio
Chamber Alliance:
• Group heath insurance referrals through
• Southern Ohio Dlamber Alliance
• Superior Dental Care
• Anthem, Eye-Med - vision discount plan
• Hearing plan - hearing aides
BenefItS from Frank Gates & Hunter
Consulting
• Workers' CompensatiOl1 group rating plans
& cOI1sulting
Chamber encourages shopping locaUy to
improve the economy locally.
'the Chamber welcomes inquiries
and questions. ·the office phone
number is (937) 544 ·5454. Office hours
are 8 a.m.-4.p.m ., Monday through
Offi ce: 937.544. 3 123
Home: 937.587.3 293
Fax: 937.544.3795
3 13 East Mai n Street
West Un ion, O H 45693
cliam6er of Commerce
Adams County
Chamber of Commerce
S09 E. Main st.
P.O. Boll 398
W est Union. OH 45693
Phone (937) 544-5454, Fill( (937) 544-6957
www.adamscountychamber.org
The mission of the Adams County
Olamber of Commer-ce is to enrich and
support the business community by:
• PrOviding strategic leadership, toots and
resources for business success
• Supporting planned, sustainable
development and continuing eronomic
",owth
• Advocating and promoting the interest of
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Wednesday. Hom s on l hursday and
Friday are by appoiIllmenl. We encoumge
and welcome visitors and new businesses
to Adams County.
Welcome to Adams Coun ty, where we
are bringing the county together strong!
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WHERETO GO
dams County is largely a rural
community, ils slower pace
plainly evident. Absent arc
amuse ment parks, crowded
beaches and shop ping malls. What
visitors will find are tranq uil places,
scenic views, coun try roads, history,
an Amish community and nature in
abundance.
Below is just a sampling of some of the
special places that define Adams County.
Edge of Appalachja P reserve: A
private preserve of more than 14,000
acres offorest, prairies. waterfalls,
gorges and mountains, containing
mo rc than 100 rare species of plants
and animals. Administered jointly by
the Nature Conservancy and Cincinnati
Museum Center, the preserve contains
and protects such local landmarks as
Buzzardroost Rock, Cedar Falls. Red
Hock, " he Swirl Hole and Lynx Prairie.
Sta te Nature Preser ves: Because of
Adams County's unique geography and
plant communities, the Ohio Division of
Na tural Areas & Preserves has desi~lated
six state nat u re preserves within the
county, each distinctively different. Most
have tra ils with signs pointing out the
unique plant life and features that ma ke
each preserve special.
Ada m s Lake: Ihe only state park in
Adams Coumy, Adams Lake is 47 acres
and can boast early spring trout fishing
and good bass fishing. The park has a
playgrou nd, restrooms, a three-quarte rmile blacktop walking path, boat rdm p,
picnic areas and;t large shelter house.
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Adams La ke is a popular spot for local
outd oor activities.
Shawnee State Forest: Shawnee State
Forest is Ohio's largest state forest at more
than 63,000 acres. It can also lay claim
to having the state's only designated
\V"I1derness Area. Shawnee is some of the
most mountainous, forested and remote
country in Ohio. Also known as the Little
Smokies, spring wildnowers and fall
fol iage d raw visitors fro m all over the state.
The Wheat Ridge Amish Community.
The Wheat Ridge Amish Community:
lhe Amish community in Adams County
has grown from its humble roo ts in
1976 to a community of more than 96
households. Visitors w ill find a variety of
shops, bakeries, furniture stores, goods
and services. Amish huggies and horses,
children on scooters, babies being pulled
in wagons. and clothes drying in the fresh
air, are some of the sights visitors will
observe while in Wheat Ridge.
Original Qu.iJ t Bam Tra il: Adams
County started the original quilt barn
trail in 200 1 with 21 quilt squares that
formed a "Clothesline of QUilts" driving
tour throughoUT the county. lhe idea
has caught on as presently there arc now
more than 40 quilt squares on barns
throughout Adams County. and that
original idea has spread across the u.s.
and Canada.
Serp ent Mo und: As one of the greatest
Native American earthworks. Serpent
Mound is known around the world.
Designed within the mou nd a re summer
and winter solstice a lignments. Many
mysteries and unanswered questions
remain abou t the mound's origin a nd
builders.
'Ihe Ohio Rive r Scenic Byway: lhe
stretch ofU.$. 52 through southern
Adams County along the Ohio River is
among the most scenic routes in Ohio.
Ihis rura l high way winds past mountains
and small communities with linle or no
industry along its way. No wonder it was
deSigna ted a State Scenic Byway.
Ohio Br ush Creek: Simply one of the
most beautiful a nd scenic streams in
southern Ohio. Brush Creek is a shining
example of;t nigh quality stream. As
inviting to noat in as it is to fish in.lhere
are six public access points a long the
stream. Floating or fishing. Ohio Brush
Creek is a great way to spend a summer
day.
Harshaville & Kirke r Co vered Bridges:
Of Adams County covered bridges. only
two rema in. Harshaville is still in use and
is located on Graces Run Road. Kirker
Covered Bridge. no longer in usc, is
located o n State Route 136.
Sen'illg the COllllllllllity of
Adams Coullly
wilh II wide I'ariely of
health c:ure sen'ices.
Home Care
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1
i I Services
230 Medical Center Drive
Seaman, Oh io 45679
937.386.3400
www.acnnc.com
Outpatient
Clinics
Surgery Outpatient
& Inpatient Procedures
Specialty professionals providing
quality eare close to home.
Offering highly spedalized range of
Inp.ltient and Outpatient
Surgical procedures
After Hours Care Walk In Clinic
150 Chestnut Ridge Road, West Union , Ohio (behind old hospital)
937-544-3738 Monday-Friday 4:00 p. m. '08:00 p.m
www.adamsco.lib.oh.us
Photos courtesy of Tom Cross
ADAMS COUNTY VtSlTORS AND COMMl)NrTY GUIDE 17
TOURING
The Birthplace of the
American Quilt Trail
The American Quilt Trail encompasses more than 120 communities across 30 states and Canada. Adams County has more than 40 quilt barns.
By SuziParron
T
here are so many "must see"
attractions within the richness
that is Ad am s County. But
certainly no visit would be
complete without a drive alo ng the q uilt
trail known as the Adams County Quilt
Sampler. Scattered through the scenic
countryside are barns adorned wit h
painted quilts - some applied directly 10
th e barn surface, others painted on wood
and mounted. Some patterns arc simple
blocks of color, much like cloth q uills thm
arc made of plain scraps. Others are bold
and brilliantly designed - a feast fo r the
eyes.
l hese painted qUilt barns, or barn
• AOAMS COUNTY VISITORS AND COMMUNrTY GUIDE
TOURING
quilts as they arc sometimes known, arc
morc than jusl artractivc addilions to the
b~'Ways of Adams Counl)'. 'Ihey arc part
orthe American Quilt Trail, a network of
more than 120 such quilt museums that
can be found in 30 states and in Canada.
Barn quilts comprise the single largest
public arts movement in our nation's
history. And it all began in Adams
County.
Stop to see the Snail's Trail pattern
at the farm where the quilt trail model
originated. Here, Donna Sue Groves was
inspired 10 honor her mother, Maxine, an
accomplished quilter, by having a painted
quilt added to the barn near the front of
their property. Imagine the small, gray
barn, unadorned, haVing served its useful
life, only to be rehorn as the home of a
beautiful <Iuil! s(luarc.
[Jonna Sue Groves conceived the quilt
trail concept, but rather than beginning
with her own barn, she worked with
the communiry to create the 20·block
sampler that has now expanded to 40
or so qUilt barns in Adams Counry. Just
L.At.JeOY
TOSHIBA
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"Bam Quilts and the American Quilt Trail Movement"
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Barn Quilts
Auth~ 5uzi Parron has collaborated with Donna Sue Groves to rec~d
the richness that is the Quilt Trail.leam more about its beginnings in
Adams County and the ways in which the concept has been embraced
and adapted by more than 120 communities in 30 states and two
Canadian provinces. Follow 5uzi on her journey from Adams County to
dozens of farms across the country, whe.-e she discovers the personal
stories behind the bam quilt5. Each quilt block has a $tory - often irt$piring
and heartwarming and at times bitteroweet With more than 80 fulkolor
photographs, "Bam ~ilts and the American Qpilt Trail o'v\ovement"
c.aptUl'"es ooth the beauty of the Quilt Trail and the spirit that continues to
drive its expansion
PubJiWr 0hkI Univenity SwaIWw Pre:u. \IoWW,o/Jloswallow,rom. Available OIlline (It \IoWW.=QflCom,
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a bit up the road from the Groves farm,
you will eaSily find the spot where the
first barn quilt was unveiled in 2001 appropriately enough, an Ohio Star
pattern. lhe quilt squares arc indeed Slilrs
among the many Sights within Adams
County. and their place in our nation's
cultural history is truly remarkable.
t;or a nearly complete listing of
Adams County Quilt Barns, go to
\vww.adamscountytravel.org or check the
map with this guide (pages 6-7).
To learn more about the {luilt Imil, visit
ww\v.barnquiltinfo.com.
Suzi ParrOIl witli DOllna Sue Groves
aUlliored the book "Barn Quilts alld the
American Quilt Trail Movement,~ due in
bookstores February.
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Store Hours
Monday - Friday
Co.mpllJl~
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tent & RV Sites with Electric
Renlal Cabins
Bathhouse with Showers
Saturday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Closed Sundays
Crodit Cards Accepted
l((flw"iOII
Heated Swimming Pool
Whirlpool HOl Tub
& Boating Lake
Sauna
Nature Trails
Game Courts
Entertainment Pavilion
Food Services
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HISTORY
More than 2,200 Adams County residents fought in the GviI War, a large portion in the 70th Ohio Volunteer Infantry.
By Tom Cross, Vonna Cole and Tom Stern
A
d ams County played a
significant role in the Civil
War having sent more than
2,200 of its men and boys
to the battlefields during the 1860s.
Ad'lms County sent morc men per citpita
than anyol herOhio county. From a
population of20,060 in 18GO, more than
to percent ofthe population volunteered
to fight. A large part of those volunteers
made up Ihe 70110 Ohio Voluntee r Infantry.
Seven companies in the 701h we re made
up enti rely of men from Adam s County.
Young and old, Adams County men
fought in the battle of Shiloh, Perryville,
Stones River, Chickamauga, Chattanooga
and Vicksburg imd served in General
Sherman's 'Jrmies during his march
through Atlanta.
10 ACAMS COUNTY VISiTORS AND COMMUNITY GUO(
Adams County had men in 12 different
Ohio Volunteer Infantries, the 7th Ohio
Calvary, Hattery F of the First Ohio Light
Artillery, the I sl and 2nd Regiment of
Heavy Artillery and the 2nd Independent
Battery Ohio Light Artillery. In 1862,
Adams County sent a company of
~Squirrcl Hlmlers# 10 Cincinnati to
protect it from Confed erate attack.
1herc are 1,354 known Civil War
veterans buried in Adams County o f which
six arc Confederate soldiers. Of the 283
cemeteries in Adams County, 11 5 contain
soldiers of the Civil War. [n Manchester
cemetery, 238 Civil Wa r veterans lie at rest.
In Winchester, 88 Civil War veterans are
buried. Sandy Springs cemetery contains
74 veterans, and at Tranquility cemetery,
65 Civil War veterans have been laid to
rest. At West Union Cemetery, John L.
Baldridge, the last surviving Civil War
vetera n in Adams County, is buried.
Baldridge served \vith the 129th OVI.
Adams Cowuy did not escape the war. In
July 1863, General John H. Morgan swept
through Adams County in what is known
as Morgan's Raid with 3,000 Confederate
cavalrymen passing through Winchester,
where thl-'Y occupied homes, ransacked
businesses and seized horses and
firearms. During the turmoil of the rdid,
a captured Union officer named I-lines
HISTORY
Reenacting Morgan's Raid through Winchester, which saw 3,000 Confederate calvarymen sweep through Adams County.
managed 10 escape by hiding under the
floorboards of a local residence. Another
500 cavalrymen, under the command of
Colo nel Dick Morgan, came up through
Eckmansville, where they killed a man.
The next morning. Union cavalrymen
under General Hobson were fed and
shown great hospitably as they pursued
Morgan's raiders.
Arter Morgan left Winchester, his
raiders fo llowed Graces Run Road across
the Hars havllle Covered Bridge, wh ich
Morga n did not burn and is still in use
IOday. lhcy then followed Whea t Ridge
to the small village of Dunkinsville,
where they inflicted considerable
damage. Prom Dunkinsville, Morgan's
Raiders turned north through Jack Town
and to Locust Grove, stopping first at
Wicke rham Inn on the evening of July
15,1663, whe re the Confederate soldiers
A.()AMS COUNTY VtSlTORS AND COMMl)NITY GUIDE 11
HISTORY
Adams County Ovil War Sites
WInchester - Ohio Historical ~. oVtorgan's Raid 5'.I.'ept though the village on .AJIy 15, 1861
Look for- signs retJadng Generallv'lorgan's historic route !trough Adams County.
spent the l1ight before continuing their
rampage through southern Ohio.
At the old Adams County Fairgrounds
in West Union, Camp Hamer, a Civil
War training camp was established. In
1861, the 70.10 OVI was organized and
trained al the fairgrounds. 1hc old, stone
courthouse in West Union was converted
into a hospital to serve the camp. 'lhosc
who trained at that camp saw bailie at
Shiloh, Vicksburg and Atlanta and served
under General Sherman.
At the home of John T. Wilson, the
seed s were sown for the formation
of Company E oflhe Ohio 70 th Ohio
Volunteer Infantry. Wilson, an outspoken
abolitionist, was part of the Underground
Railroad in Adams County, using his
SI,tlcly mansion in Tranquility to usher
slaves toward freedom. Wilson, at age 50,
gathered the initial 62 men of Company
E a nd joined with company A, B, C, F, G
and H as part of the 70'" OVl under the
command of Colonel Joseph Cockerill.
In 1862, onApril6and 7, Wilson led the
men of Company E il1lo bailie aI Shiloh.
Wilson was weallhy by the standards
ofthe day and donated a considerable
sum of h is fortune over to worthy causes.
In his later years, Wilson financed the
building of the Wilson Children's
Home in West Union. In his will, Wilson
left money for the construction of a
monument to the men of Adams County
who paid the ultimate sacrifice during
the Civil War, having lost his only son to
the war. lhe monument was dedicated
to the people of Adams County during
a ceremony on June 10, 1893 in which
Col. John Cockerill, the son of the late
Col. Joseph Cockerill, organizer of the
70'~ OVl, unveiled the tall monument in
'Z2 AO.0M5 COUNfY VISITORS AND COMMUNITY GUIO£
Harshavlle Coyered Bridge Iabove> - Located on Gfaces Run Road at Harshaville, oVtorgan's
Raiders crossed the Iri:ige in 1863 (bridge is to l.Illdefgo histcri:aI renovation in summer 2012).
Wkkertwn Inn (bdow) - ~ Historical ~er. M.organ's Raiders encamped kere on the
night of July 15, 1861 Located 1 V2 mks south of Locust Grove on State Route 4\ A private
residence not open to the
pubic
Camp Hamer - Otio
Historical~. Gvil War
training camp. Located at the
COfl"lef of West and. South
Street in West Union
WIson'sChidren'sHome
- Gvil War 1Y'Iooument.
Located at 300 N. Wilson
Drivt; West Union
~e -
The JoIv, T.
Wilson home is a nationaty
registered and historic
landmark and was a stop on the U1defground Ra1road A private residence undergoing historical
renovation. Located at 92 Old State Route 32,. Peebles.
front of the Wilson Children's Home. The
inscription upon the monument reads
"In Memory of the Soldiers of Adams
County Ohio who were Killed or Died
during the War of the Late Rebellion:
lhe historic John T. Wilson home in
TranqUility is currently undergoing
historical renovation by Ra lph and
Patricia Alexander and is host to
Adams CountyCivll War Day, to be
held October 20. lhe home, known as
"Prominence," is a nationally registered
and historic landmark..
For in/ormalion aboul NProminence~ or
Adams Coul1Iy Civil War Day, visit
WWw.jo/lnrwilsonllomestead.com
HISTORY
Adams County Museums & Historical Societies
Adams County Heritage Center - Noon.-4 p.m.
Thursday and Saturday. West Union, (937) 544-8522
Adams County Historical Society & Adams
County Genealogical Society - West Union, (937)
544-8522
House of Phacops - 29894 State Route 41, Locust
Grove, (937) 558-2766lafferty Memorial Funeral & carriage C~lection
(right> - West Union, (937) 544-2121. Museum open
by appointment, please call ahead for museum hours.
Page One-Room School House - Check events
calendar (page 6). Oosed during winter. Located at the
intersection of Page School and Vaughn Ridge Road,
West Union, (937)587·2043.
Serpent McKmd Museum - 10 am· 5 p.m. fv1emorial
Day.Labor Day, weekerKls April-fv'.ay, weekends
Septembef-..Qctober, (937)587-2796.
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725 sq. fl.
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A/)AM!; COVNTY VISITORS ANO (QMMUNrN
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Miller's Furniture
Solid Oak & Cherry
Tables & Chairs
Hutches & Dry Sinks
Bread Box Hutches &
Pi e Safes
Folding Fires ide Tables
High Chairs & Bar Stools
Curio Cabinets
Computer Desks
Bedroom Suites &
Matresses
Entertainment Centers
Deacon Benches
Rocking Chairs
Cedar, Walnut,
Oak & Cherry Chests
Clocks
Quilts
Bells
Gliders & Sw ings
Picnic Tables
Rose Arbors & Trellises
Lightouses
Gazebos
Gun Cabinets
960 Wheat Ridge Road
Miller's Bulk Foods
Amish Homeade Quality
Holmes County Cheese
Trail Bologna
Country Hams
Summer Sausage
Butter, Honey, Jams & Jellies
Noodles
Ami sh Books & Cookbooks
Eggs & Mil k
Bacon
Cheese Dips
Bulk Baki ng Suppli es
Minnetonka Moccas in s
Home Made Candi es
Discount Grocery
Take Home a Big Bag of Savings
Canned & Packaged Foods
Health & Beauty Aids
Paper Prooucts
Cleaners
Miller's Bakery & Gifts
AT
Like Coming Home To Grandma 's
Six Kinds of Bread
Eight Assorted Fruit Pies
Custard & Nut Pies
Cinnamon Rolls & Bars
Cookies
Fresh Glazed Donuts (Sat urday Only)
Zucchini Nut Breads & Bars
Blackberry. Apple & Cherry Turnovers
Cream Ho rns
Sugar Free Items
Yankee Candles
Wind Chimes
Quality Gifts
West Union, OH 45693
NORTII
FISHING
With five public canoe launches, Ohio Brush Creek (above) has e xcellent bass fishing. And the Ohio River (below) offers good fishing for all species.
or the spo n sperson, Adams
County has m any o pportuni ties
- from fishing for sm allmouth
bass to hunting trop hy
wh itetails. Ada ms County is renowned
fo r its quality dee r hunting. att racting
h unters from all over the nation 10 the
rural fa rm county that is home to some of
the wo rld's biggest whitetails.
F
j'lere is a list o f public fish ing and
h unting o pportunities a nd areas in
Adams County:
Fishing
The Ohio River in Adams County
offers good fishing fo r all river species.
Fishing for hybrid stripers, white
bass, black bass and catfish is good
thro ughou t the s um mer. Public boat
ramps are located at Manchester, Brush
Creek and Rome.
Ohio Brush Cre ek has an excellent
spring white-bass ru n in laiC April.
Smallmouth fishing is good on Brush
Creek from late April through Jul y.
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Anglers will also find good numbers of
channel and fla thead catfish, rock bass,
bluegill and sunfish. Brush Creek has five
public canoe launches: Serpelll Mound,
Jacksonville, Twin Bridges, Waggone r
Riffle a nd Beasley Fork Bridge.
Adams Lake is a <1 7·acre lake and one
of the fi rst lakes in Ohio to be stocked
with trout each spring. Adam s Lake also
hilS catfish, bluegills and good-Sized
large mo uth biiSS. A boat ram p is loc;tted
across fro m park headquarters and is
limi ted to elec tric mo tors o nl y.
Winchester Lake is approximately
a 3D-acre bod y of wate r just wes t of
Winchester on Tri-County Road . It
cOlllains crappie, bass, bluegill and
catfish. A ra mp is available for small boat
launChi ng. 'Ihe lake is limited to electric
motors o nly.
The TranqUility Wildlife Area anglers
will find fishing at several of the dozen
po nds located there. lhc Ohio Division
ufWildlife kee ps m ost of Tranqu ility's
po nds stocked wi th largemouth bass,
channel catlhh and bluegill.
Located on the banks of the
Ohio River east of Cincinnati
Moyer Winery & Restaura nt
us Route 52
Manchester. OH
3859
937.549.2957
Mon. - Thur. I 1:30 - 9:00
Fri. - Sat. 11 :30 - 10:00
Open Sundays May - October
Fest
October 12th, 13th & 14th
at Hilltop Designs
9764 Tri County Rd. - Winchester, OH 45697
Uust off St. Rt. 32 at St. Rt. 62)
(937) 695-5545
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3 q)ay 'Family Oriented
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Friday, October 12th and Saturday October 13th- 10am to 6pm
Sunday October 14th- 10am to 5pm.
Visit Our Website for Vendor Information
& Schedule of 'Events
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CANOEING & HUNTING
Public Canoe Launches on Ohio Brush Creek
ll public canoe access sites are
AJ
clearly marked except Bcaslt:y
Fork Bridge.
Public Boat Ramps on the Ohio River
Beasley Fork Bridge Canoe
Call (93"7) 549-3380 during the season for
Acces.'i: Southeast ofWesL Union on Beasley
camping information. Call (440) 784-1684
during off-season.
Fork Road (five· mile l10allrip to the Ohio
River).
lacksonville Canoe Access: South of
Island Creek Marina & campground:
One mile east of w.anchester on u.s. 52.
Boat Launching. camping. gas. marina,
restrooms and ice. Attendant on duty to
assist with launching if needed. Fee charged
for launching and camping. Call (937) 5491430 for more information.
Peebles on St. Rt. 4 1 (lO-mile float trip to
'T\.,.in Bridges access)
Se rpent MOWld Canoe Access: On Slate
Route 73 at Serpent MOWld ( IS-mile float
trip to Jack1:own access),
Twin Bridges Bridge Canoe Access: East
of West Un ion on State Route 348 (th rt:e-milc
noallrip to Waggoner Hime access).
Waggoner ruffle Can oe Access: East of
West Union at Slale ROUie 125 Bridge (three-
mile float rrip to Beasley Fork access).
For a complete listing and map of
Ohio Brusll Creekcanoeacccss sites, visit
the Ohio Division of Watercraft website:
Manchestet' Village Boat Ramp at
Kinfolk Landing: In w.anchester. Offers
public boat launrning arKi parking. Free.
Brush Creek Boat Ramp and
Campground: Nine miles east of
.oV.am;hester on us. 52. Boat launching.
camping. restrooms, ice arKi bait Attendant
on duty to assist with launching if needed.
Fee charged for launching and camping.
Rome Village Boat Ramp: 13 miles east
of I'v\anchester in the village of Rome. Public
boat launching but limited parking. Free.
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Hunting
he Tranquility WUdllfe Area
offers mo re than 4,250 acres of
public hUnting. Open weedy fields
and crops add a diverse variety o f
habitats that has created fertile ground for
both deer an d IUrkey.
Sh awnee State Forest is Ohio's largest state
forest at 63,250 acres. It is mowltainous and
heavily wooded with oaks, hickories, pine,
maple, poplar and ash. It offers good hunting
for deer; turkey, squirrel and grouse. Other
places of interest would be the8,000-acre
Shawn ee WlIdemess Area and the adjoining
8,000' acrc Back COlUltry Management Area.
The wmbi ned 16,000 acres form the largest
b lock of back-country hunti ng in Ohio.
Brush Creek Sta te Forest in northeastern
Ad ams County is more than 12,000 acres.
lhe forest is scattered into several tracts
comprised of oaks, h ickory, ma ple, ash and
pine.
l he Edge of Ap paJach ia Preserve allows
public hunting o n 2,300 acres of preserve
property by perm it only. Permits a re free
and valid for both the archery and deer gun
season . For more informatio n, call (937)
544-2880.
HUn/ing in/ormaticm packets willi maps
are available/rom t/le Adams COllllly Travel
& VL~iI()rs Bureau office. Call (877) 232-6764.
Hunting Outfitters and Supplies
Adanu County Outfitters:
www.adamscountyoutfrtters.com.
(530) 307-8660
Brush Creek AdYentures of Ohio:
www.bcaofohio.com.(800)396-3181
Crawford Farms:
www.crawfordfarmshunting.com.
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(937) 544-2885
Real McCoy Outdoors:
www~(93]) 4304999
Rlverhllls Whitetails:
www.riverhilbwhitetaiLcom,(93])549·4433
Rock-Vacation Rental a nd Hunting
Outfitters:
www.therockvacationrentaLcOll\
(937) 549-4855
Seraphim Ranch:
Adams County is renowned for its deer
hunting.
www.5eraphimRandlOhio.com.
(888) m-8252
Hunting Suppll..
Adams County Department Store: West Union, (937) 544-2913
Backwoods Sportsman Shop: Winchester, (937) 544-7313
CabIn Feyer Hunting Supplies: Peebles arKi West Union, (93]) 587-1100
ChapparaJ Feed & Farm Supply: West Union, (93]) .544-3276
Daily's Outfitte rs: Peebles, (937) 587-3337
Dinsmore Farm & Reet: West Union, (937) 544-3332
Thunde1' Ridge Gun Shop: Peebles, (937) 587-1875
Trail & Arrow Archery: Cherry Fork, (937) 695-0959
Walmart: West Union, (937) 544-7198
Building Supplies
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RECREATION
Buzzardroost Rock Tral1 (above, below) is the most popular hike in Adams County because of its spectacular view of the Ohio Brush Creek valley.
Adams County's
Five Best Hikes
F
all, winter, spring or summer,
th e hiking trails are o pen year
round with each visit as differen t
as the seasons. The following
trails arc the five most popular hikes in
Ad,tms County. l hrcc of the hikes arc
on the 14,OOO-acrc Edge of Appa lachia
Preserve. lhe Davis and Whipple hikes are
located on state nature preserves. Most
hikes are easy to moderate with views
so spectacular that you'll want to have a
camera, because what you sec you'll want
to take home and keep.
I. Buzzard roosl Rock Trail
This trail is 1.5 miles one way to
I3uzzanlroosl Rock. Take Weaver Road
cast of Ohio Brush Creek Bridge offSliltc
Route 125, .9 miles to trdilhcad p.lrking
area on south side of road. Trail proceeds
across State Route 125; be alert for traffic
when crossing road. Buzzardroost is the
most popular hike in Adams County
and for good reason. A strenuous hike
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o f three miles tothe "Hoost ~ and back
rewards hikers wi th a spectacular view
of the Ohio Brush Creek valley. Spring
wildflowers, fall colors, a nd during winler,
the surroundi.ng landscape lays bare all
its geological features for (..'Veryone to see,
including the nearby Tiffin cliffs.
2. Da vis Me m orial State Natu re P reserve
TIlis preserve, located on Davis
Memorial Road, comains two half-mile
loop (fails, the Sullivantia and the Agave
Ridge Trail, both of which connect to the
Buckeye Tcail. Good year-round hiking.
The trai ls vary from easy to moderate.
Hikers wiU see a disp lay of sp ring
wildflowers, lmique geological formations
and great fall colors.
3. Lynx Prairie Tr ail
This is a 1.5-mile loop trail. At Lynx, turn
south on Tulip Road, gO.3 miles to East
Liberty Church and proceed to cemetery.
Park on side of cemetery lane and
proceed to southeast corner of cemetery
for trailhead. The Lynx Prairie is a national
landmark best viewed in late summer
when the prairie is blooming. It's an easy
h ike that fearurcs more than 200 species
of plants and prairie fiowers.
4. Wilde rn ess Trail
This is a 2.5-mile loop trail. At Lynx, take
RECREATION
Lynx Road to Shivener Road, tum north
and proceed to parking area and trailhead
at end of road. A moderate hike through
the Edge of Appalachia Preserve will reveal
an unbroken forest with limestone cliffs,
white cedar and morc than 50 rare plams
and flowers. Great spring wildflowers
and fall foliage are just some of the sights
hikers will observe on their way though
the uWildemess."
5. Shoemaker PrescTVc Trail
lhis 11/2-miletrailconcludeswith
a loop. Hikers visiting Shoemaker will
obsclVe geological formations, dolomite
cliffs, a variety of spring wildflowers
and a large natural arch. One of Adams
County's most scenic trails, it follows Cedar
Fork, a nibulal)'ofScimo Brush Creek,
and is considered a moderate hike. Take
Portsmouth Road east olfState Route 32,
tum on Pine Gap Road, trailhead is on right.
Please keep in mind that all trails are
loaded in semi-wildemes.s areas and hikers
willlikelycncollntcr sinkholes, cliffs, drop
Shoemaker Preserve Trail features geological fonna~ dolomite ciffs and. a large natural arch
ojfs, steep climbs and generally rougll terrain.
Please remember to keep children close when
on the trails. Hikeat yourowlI risk.
For a complete list of hikes ill Adams
COUllty, go to tile NExplore nature ~ page at
wwmadamscountytravel.org. See the map
ill this Guide (pages 6-7) for the locations
oft/lese hiking tmils.
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AMISH
Auctions benefit Amish schools
Events bring Amish, 'English' neighbors together
The Wheat Ridge Amish SchooI8enefu. Auction (above) features hand-<rahed qwlts (below) and furniture and a home-cooked Amish supper.
or more than 10 ycars the Wheat
Ridge Amish School Benefit
Auction and Supper has served to
raise money for the four parochial
schools now serving the Wheat Ridge
Amish Community in Adams County.
' Ihe schools, similar to the one-room
Amish School
Benefit Auctions
F
When: May 4 and Sept. 28
Where: Wheat Ridge Community Building.
373.5 Wheat Ridge Road, West Union,
OH45693
Supper: 4 p.m
Auction begins: 5 pm
InformatJon: Ridgeway Lumber,
(93]) 544-7566
schoolhouses of days past, emphasize
an education strong in the three ~R's" reading, writing and arithmetic.
Unlike schools attended by the
as the Amis h TcferlO nonAmish people, Amish schools in Adams
County are not supported by local taxes
but instead are funded by the Amis h
community through luition fees or
slipcnds that each Amish household
pays depending on the number of family
members that occupy each residence.
The Amish schools a re also supported by
local fundraising events held throughout
the year on Wheat Ridge.
On the Saturday before Labor Day,
Miller's Bakery and Furniture at 960
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Whea t Ridge Road, West Un ion, will host
its annual Amish School Benefit Cooko ut,
now in its 15th year, Piltrons will be treated
to hamburgers, hot dogs, homemade pie
and ice cream, soft d rinks and coffee, with
proceeds going to the local Amish schools.
Another festive even! is the Amish School
Benefit Auction and Supper, held twice a
year on the first l;riday in May and the last
Friday in Septembe r, open to the public.
Handmade Amish quilts, furniture, food,
baked goods and services arc just a sample
of the large selection of items ilvailable to
the highest bidder. Anendees will be ilble
to bid on locilllymiide Amish buggies,
barbecued chicken dinners, p lants and
nowers, Amish-made home decorations
and carpenter services. Local families will
also put up for bid a home-cooked meal for
any\vherc from five to 10 guests, all in an
effon to raise money for the schools.
Quilts can go for anywhere from $500
AMISH
Amish Business Directory
The Wheat Ridge Amish community offers
many shops and servkes, including furniture,
dry goods stores, bakeries, builders and
craftsmen. All Amish businesses are dosed
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Brush Creek Meats Deer Processing: Deer
season onty, 1423 Wheat Ridge Road, West
Union, (937) 544-2592
Hillcrest Fendng: 2260 Bailey Road, Peebles,
(937) 38&-9990.
Hillside Birds Nest. Fabric & Books:
.Monday-Saturday,35 Port Road, West Union,
(937) 544-9983.
HiRtop CabInet: 1553 Tater Ridge Road,
West Union, (937) 387·1908.
Hochstetler Construction & Home
Improvement: Wheat Ridge Road, West
Union, (937) 5449083.
Kelm Family Market: 8 am -6 pm MoodayFriday, 8 am to 5 pm Saturdays, 2621 Bumt
Cabin Road, Seaman,
(937) 386-9995.
MlBer's fumitw-e: 9 am-S pm WIondaySaturday, 960 Wheat Ridge Road, West Union,
(937) 5448524.
MIller's Bakery & Gifts: 9 am·5 pm
.Monday-Saturday, 954 Wheat Rid£:e Road,
West Union, (937) 544-4520.
Mllter's Bull; Foods: 9 am.-S pm MoodaySaturday, 930 Wheat Ridge Road, West Unior"\
(937) 544-8449.
to $ 1,500; furninuc and o ther donated
Amish products arc put up for a lively
bid ding session that is both e nergetic
a nd e ntertai ning 10 watch. In addition to
raising moncy for schools, dlC auction
a lso serves as a commull ily social event
where the " Engl i sh~ and Amish gather
to mee t and renew o ld friendships and
Miler's SmaI EngIne Repair & Sak!s: 620
'W'heat Ridge Road, West Union, (93n5447831
Mw'phIn RIdge BuIklIng SuppUes:
Monday-Saturday, 67 Murphin Ridge Road,
West Union, (937) 544-8010.
Raber'sShoes & Saddlery: Bam-5 p.m
Monday-Wednesday,B am-6 pm Fridays,
B am.-4 p.m. Saturdays, dosed Thursdays,. 5212
Unity Road, Peebles, (93n 38&9927.
Schlabach Construction: 1999 'W'heat
Ridge Road, West Union, (937) 5443694.
Stutzman's Woodwor1dng: 5338 Unity
Road, Peebles, (9'57) 38&128B.
Wheat Ridge Home & Energy: B am -4 p.m
I'v\:lnday-frid, 9 am to 3 p.m Saturdays,. 2965
\\/heat Ridge Road, West Won, (937) 544.{)898.
swap stories, adding to the excitement
ofthe evening. Just before the auction, a
home-cooked Amish supper is served to
all fo r the small price of a dona tion.
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ANTIQUES
Vintage record players (above) and
sewing machines {right> are just two
of the unique antiques found in the
numerous Adams County shops.
Shopping for Antiques
s It Was In The Beginning
Antiques fea tures furniture,
collectibles, glassware an d
inens, plus custom rug weaving
is available.
Open 11 a.m.-S p.m. 1/wrsday through
Saturday; Oiller times by chalice or
appointment. 4192 Unity Road, West
Union. (937) 544·2867.
Barn Sale Antiques specializes in
grinding wheels, antique machinery,
furniture, country collectibles, potbelly
stoves and much morc.
Open most days. 817 7(lIer Ridge Road,
West Union. (937) 544·8252.
Carriage Lane Antiques offers antiques,
collectibles, glassware. home decor,
unique country, festive seasonal accents,
a huge selecti on of A.I. Rool Candle &
accessories, plus crafts and gifts.
Open J J a.m. -5:30 p.m. 71wrsday
through Saturday or by chance or
appointment. 180 Werljne Lcme, West
Union. (937) 549-4530.
Che rry Fork Trading Post is a hard
shop to find, but it's one-of-a-kind in
terms of unus ual items.
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"One definition oj antique came
about through legislation. i n 1930
the United States government mled
objects had to be J00 years old. Lo be
classified as an antique. "
- Carol Ward, proprietor of As It Was
In The Begirvling Antiq~
Open usually on weekends. Located in
downtown Cherry Fork 011 State Route 136.
Gra nny's Place featu res w;lll papcr,
locally made furniture, quill sq uares,
primitives and antiques items, Adams
County memorabilia and local crafts.
Open 10a.m. -6 p.m . Monday through
Saturday, evenings by (lppointmellf.
2586 Burnt Cabin Road, Seaman.
(937)386-1890.
Main Street An tique Mall has a little bit
of everything, from antique fu rn iture to
primitives.
OpenlOa.m.-5 p.m. 1uesdaythroug/l
Friday, IOa.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.
31 N. Main SI., Peebles. (937)587-3786.
The Pa nhandle r is a country store with
a wide variety of primitives, antiques and
handcrafted items, many by local crafters.
Open IOa.m. -6 p.m. Tuesday through
Saturday. 632A Panhandle Ave. (State
Route 125), West Ullion. (937) 544-349J.
Peebles Flowe r Shop & Antiques
specializes in depression-era glassware
and country items but offers everything
from small antiques and antique furniture
to cut flowers and planters.
Open9a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 9a.m.-2 p.m.
Saturday. 25905 State Route 41, Peebles.
(937)587-3044.
lhe OIde Ho mestead has homemade
items for sale plus anLiques, primitives,
candles. CUTlains, wall paper and mo re.
Located in Ihe hea rl of Adams County
Amish County on Wheal Ridge Road.
Open9:30a.m. -5 p.m. Tuesday throug/l
Saturday. 3011 Wheal Ridge Road, West
UlljOI/.
Rooster Nest B&B and Antiques
features a v-driety of antique furniture a nd
hard-to-find items.
Open daily or by c/ul1/ce. 2658 COOII '·/ill
Road, Wi'lellester. (937) 386-3302 or
(877) 386-3302.
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NATURAL HISTORY
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The Great Serpent Mound
ore than 25,000 people a
year from all over the world
visit the Great Serpent
Mound.
From the observation tower, vhilors
can sec the wi nding coils of Serpent
Mound overlooking Ohio Brush Creek.
Archaeological evidence suggests
Serpent Mound was built at least 1,000
years ago, and people from various
cultures have been maldng pilgrimages to
the site ever since.
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MUSEUM AND GIFT SHOP
A small interpretive museum includes
displays of artifacts left behind by carly
Native American cultures. Serpent
Mound staff arc at the museum to answer
your questions. Field guides are available
in the gifl shop.
The Great Serpent Mount was built at least 1,000 years ago. More than 25,000 people visit ead1 YeN.
Debra's Creations
"Dre.BCfVins McmoriC!3, Makino New Memories"
Blake
Pharmacy
Olle of three historic soda-jerk pharmacies in Ohio!
West Union, Ohio
&pecializifl8 in Photo Qestoration,
PhoLo8raphy includifl8 PorlraiL
r Lfindscfipe find &Lill Life,
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Old Fashion
Soda Fountain
Enjoy a 5-cent Coca-Colal
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RadioShack
Adams County's only
electronics franchise
Cl>pebial Project Photog aphs
of O~iginal Adams County Olilt
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Blake Gift Shop
Hallmal1l Gift Cards
Hummel Figurines
Fenton & Nouveau Art Giass
Artist Collectible Dolls
Barn &juares
Located at 822 Old Cincinnati Pike
West Union, OH 45693-9489
937.544.7328
debrascreations@dragonbbs.com
and morel
Monday - Saturday 9AM - 8PM
Sunday I PM - SPM
Soda Fountain cloud on Sundays
Visit us at all three locations!
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MANCHESTER
544-2451
587-3100
549-3773
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NATURAL HISTORY
LEFT: Serpent Mound museum ABOVE: More
than 900 candles are lit outlining the serpent
effigy to celebrate Winter Solstice each year.
NATURE TRAIL AND PlCNICING
Parking: $7 per ca r.
Phone: (937 ) 587·2796
Website: www.arcofappalachia. org
Bring a lunch and enjoy the picnic
shelter. For hikers and nature lovers,
Museum Hours: March, weekends
there's a half-mile nalUre IraH bordering
Ohio Brush Crec k.
10 a.m. -S p.m .; April Ihru October, every
day 10 a.m. -S p.m.; Nov. I Ihru Dec. 20,
weekends 10 a.m. -4 p.m.; Closed Dec. 20
INFORMATION
Hours: Grounds open every day from
through February.
sunrise to sunset.
Location: 3850 State Route 73, Peebles.
EVE>mi
'une 20: Summer Solstice Celebration,
sunrise to sunseL
Aug. 12: Perseids Meteor Shower,
10 p.m.-2 a.m. Registration required.
Sept. 8: Ardwcology & Geology [Jay,
10 a.m.-q p.m.
Det:. 21 : Ugh ling the Serpent, 4 p.m.-8 p.m.
Visit WWUlserpentmowuLorgjor more events.
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Located directly beside the
Ohio River
· Capacity ~oo people
· Re.::eptions
· Weddings (outdoor specialty)
· Proms
· Car Shows
· Family Functions
· Eat in Kit.::hen
· Showers
· Stone Fireplace
· Gazebo
· Large De.::k overlooking Ri ver
· Outdoor Stage
· 200 Person Wedding Tent
Contact Greg Scott
702 1 US 52
Manchester, Ohio 45144
937 -549-3033
E-mail: gb.scott @yahoo.com
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Enjoy one of four f()()rl"D in this stylish 8&B on a
$tori<: farm just ou~ of West Union. 7070 State
Route 125, West Union, (937) 544-5227,
www.dogwoodfarmbb.com.
Ml&t'pfIkI Ridge Inn & Cabhu
located in the beautiful ArrKsI1 Wheat Ridge area
of Adams County. Ths historic landmark offers 10
foom5, nine cabins, a pool and fine dining. 75IJ
Murphin Ridge Road, Wert Union,. (937) 544-2263
or <m 687-7446, www.rnurphinridgeil.\l.l.com
Rlvet'Haven B&B
A beautiful B&B on the riverlrOllt off~ sVt
antique-filled rooms to stay in 407 W. FrontSl,
Manchester, (93715()9.6086 or (937)549-3649,
www.ohioriverhavencom.
Rooster's Nest 8&8 & Antiques
A perfect getaway sitllated on 25 acres of nawral
woodlands with a one-acre stocked pond. walking
trails and serenity ~ 2658 Coon Hill
Road, Winc;hester, (937) 386-3302 Of (8m 3863302, www.roostersnesUlel
cabins
Cave HIlI Lodae
The historic Murphin Ridge Inn is listed o n the Select Registry of Distinguished Inns.
UnIty Woods CabIns
Experience life r.ke the Amish by $taying in one
of three noo-eIearic/gas-run caJ,;ns, next to a
196-acre state nature preserve, witt1 a pond and
miles of walking and birding trails. 1095 Marjorie
Johnson Road, West Union, (937) 544-6908,
Offe.> all the amenities in a 'lWeI, wooded
setting at the end of a private road 778 Cave HiM
www.unit)woods.org.
Road, Winchester, www.cavehiUlodgecom
camping
Cozy HIde-it-Way Cabins
Choose from two cabins in the mountains of
eastemAdams County. 415 emy Lme, lyro:, (513)
315-3334, www.cozyhideaway.org.
BI'U$h Creek Boat Ramp & Campgrowtd
Hope SprIngs Institute
Great for $mall or large groups, a tranqW setting
throughout the guesthouse, cabir\\ ar.d trails. 4988
Mirlernl Springs Road, Peebles, (9371587-2605,
www.hopespringsinstitute.com
Boating. fishing. camping, launch ramp, food,
pioIic: areas aoo fuel on lc7wer Ohio Brush Creek.
0pe!1 Apr~ through September weather and river
permitting. Boating ilCCtsS to Brush Creek IsIiInd
17085 US .51 at Brush Creek at the mouth
of the Ohio River, (937) 549-3380 or
(440) 748.-1684 in the off-season,
wwwJr<*Webs.com~<ampground
Cedar Trails Nudist Retreat
Mound View Fann
Get away from it all at this secluded abin in the
woods, the perfect place for a farnO'y vacatio<l
or weekend hunting retreat 'l88 Thomas Drive,
Peebles, (9371205-11U
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Tents and RV site with electric. Rental cabins
with showen 11 Cow Run Road, Peebles, (937)
764-1365, www.cedartrailsnudistretreatcom.
Hlc:kory Ydey Campground
Camping on the banks of 000 Brush Creek. Hot
showers. e\e(tri( and a restaurant. Docking and
locakd OIl the rivtrlront, ~ cabins and
camping. 7021 U.s. 52, foAaochester, {937l549-3033,
lawJching f.Kilities for campers. Waggoner R~
Road, West Uniol\ (937) 544-5344,
www.hid<oryvalJey.webs.com
The Rock Vacadon Rental
Island Creek Marina & Campground
Offering camping and picnic area along the Ohio
River, with a boat launch and fueling dod<. Perfect
view and access to the Ohio Islands N<rtionaI
rental home aWIrj from home overlooking
the beautiful otlo River hitls. 1069 State
Route 247, Manchester, (937) 549-4855,
lI/WW.therodNactionrentaLcom.
A
Wikl~
Refuge. 8801 Us. 52 at Manchester, (93n
549'-1430, W'N'N.islandcreekmarir.a.~com
ScenlcVlew Cottage
located across the road from Ohio BnM Creek,
visitor<; will enjoy the q..aint valley in a private
cottage. 20913 State Route 41, Peebles, (937) 5ff72874, www.scenicviewcottage.com
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ADMAS COUNTY VISITORS AND COMMUNITY GUID(
MInenII Sprtngs Uke Farm Resort
Offering cabir'6, 5eaSOniI1 camping
with electric hook-ups, a beach, a mini putt_
putt golf course and a 1OO·acre lake. 161
Bluegill Road, Peebles. (93n 587-3132.
W'N'N.mineralspringslakefarmresortcom.
Sandy Springs Campground
Forty campsites located along the banks of the
Ohio River. Tent camping and full RV hook-up,
restrooms and showers. Daily, monthly and
seasonal rates. Ramp fo<' small boat launching.
27719 Us. 52. Sandy Springs. 040) 464--&192
or(93n54<J.34S7,
sandyspringscampground@yahoo.com.
Twin Islands Park. & Campground
Camping on the Ohio River dose to the Ohio
River Islands. 9947 Us. 52,. Manchester,
(93])549-2701, twini5Iilodpark@yahoo.com.
Hotels/Motels
Budget Host Inn
Reasonable rates and dean rooms, located at
the intersection St1Ite Rout e 32 and St1Ite
Route 136. 18760 St1Ite Route 136, Winchester,
(937)695-0381 or (800) BUD-HOST.
c.............
Relax in one of 34 rooms, with an outdoor pooi.
Conveniently located at the intersection of State
Route 247 and State Route 32 55 Stem Drive,
~man, (93])386-2511 or (888) 386-2511
Cowltry' Nights Inn
Offering 19 rooms in the heart of West Union's
~ district. A $holt walking distarKe to many
restaurants. 11255 State Route 41, West Union,
(9371544-976t
Manchester Motel
Offering 11 rooms aI on ground level, conveniently
located on Us. 52 607 W. Se.:ood St, Us. 52,
Manchester, (93n 549-4110.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Dining in Adams County
Fine Dining
Smiley's Dalry Bar
160 5./I.-'oIin 51., (937)587-2200
Moyer wnery & Restaurant
Fine dining w;tn breathtaking views of the Ohio
River. fiow's: .v.onday through Thursday 11:30 ;un
to 9 p.m, Friday and Saturday 11:30 <Un to 10 pm,
open SurXI03Y' May through October. 3859 U.s. 52,
Manchester, (937) 549-2957.
White Star Restaurant
38 N. Majn SI., (937J 587-1046
Seaman
Crossroads DaIry Bar
St.lte Route 247, south of Seaman,. (937) 386-2574
Murphin Alclge Inn
Tho!. historic 1826 dining house is open Tuesday
through Saturday for dinner, 5:30 pm. to 8 pm.
Reservations are recommended. 750
Murphin RkIge Road, West Union, (9371544-2263
or (ffl7) 687-7446.
GIovannI's PIzza
Downtown Seamal\ (937J 386-2121
uttJe Star Diner
Downtown Seamim, (937) 386-2181
Dining on the river is a real treat 21t Moyer
Unique Dining
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Frve-u'fltCoke'$ ~ from a 1961 ~ <:ourIter.
Enjoy sandwiches and milkshake:s from an old·
fashioned pharmacy. Soda fOUlltain open f!oIerj
day except Sunday. 209 N. Marl<et 5t, across from
the courthou5e in West Uoo." (937) 544-2451.
enu..r, ""'"
Winery and Restaurant.
Subway
Two locations:
Winchester at intersection of State Route 32&
State Route 136, (937)695-0405
West Union irOOe WaJrrwt, State Route 41 S.
(93])544-3000
Dine ... an ~d-fasIVoned.195O'5rty1e diner.
C~tIy located off Stale Route 32. 155 SImi
Drive, Seaman, off State Route 32, (9371386.)330.
Wendy's
State Route415., W~t Union, (937) S44-4646
OIde Wayside Inn
Home-cooked meals at the historic "Bradford
Tavem" built in 1804. A registered Ohio historical
Local Fare
W!dmatk. Now open seven days a wM Hours:
WIonday-Thursday 7 a.m.-8 pm, Friday-Satw-day
7am.-1O pm, Sunday 7 a.m.-4 p.m. 222 Main St,
west Union
EJ Habanero Mexican Restaw'ant
11452. State Route 41 South, (937)544-5711
Giova nni's PIzza
12153 State Route 41 South, (937) 544-7100
Happy TW"tie SoI.Ip Tween
106 N. Mand!e5ter St., (93]) 544-8946
JT'sStovetop Barbeque
123 N. Washington 51, (937) 544-7447
Mikey's Restaurant
803 N. /YIain SI., (937) 544-7103
Blue Creek
Prather'sIGA -DeY
107 E. WalOl,ltSI., (937) 544-2228
K~uff Groc.ery
SunsetBowl
21309 State Route 125, (937) 544-5147
4949 State Route 125 (panhandle), (937) 544-5205
We:stUnion, (9371 544-7101
Locust Grove
Familiar Franchises
Domino's Pizza
708 E r.Aain St, We:stUnion, (937)544-4242
FrIsdI's
State Route 41
s.. West Union, (937)544-8985
Gold Star Chili
1708 State Route 247, Searnal\ (937)386-1397
KFC/Titco Bell
Slate Route41
s.. West Union, (937) 544-9019
locwt Grove Dairy Bar
29913 St.lte Route 41,. (937) 587-27&:'1
Tomahawk PIzza
29710 State Route 41, (937J 587--6800
Taste of China
11588 State Route 41 South, (937) S44-4068
Wheat RIdge!
Amish Community
Keirn Famly Martet - Del
Manchester
2621 Burnt Ca~n Road. (937) 386-9995
AggIe's Steakhowe
6973 us. 52, (937) 549·4044
Miler ~ Foods - Del
960 Wheat Ridge Road. (937) 544-8449
Ayer's Eat & Treat Dalry Bar
400 E. SKood 51., (937) 549-2236
EIght 8aU Pool Hal
5=lrxl 5t., (937) 549·3080
WInchester
S&S Dalry Bar
1973 Tri-County Road, (937) 695-8019
1f, E.
Long John Silver's!Rax Roast Bed
St.lte Route 41 S. West Union, (93])544-3032
',
Three locations: West UI"lio!\ Peebles and ~
Snappy Tomato PIzza
Three locations:
West Union, (937J544-5583
Peebles,. (937) 587-1m
Seaman. (937) 386-lO"lO
Giovanni's PIzza
403'h St.lte Route 136, (937J 54'H291
Peebles
Glovilflnl's PIzza
24 N. Main SI., (9J7) 587-3308
Hometown PIzza
91 N. Mlin SI., (937) 587·5000
J&J Village Inn
87 N. ~n SI., (937) 587-1046
,o.oAMS COUNTY VISITORS ANa COMMU"'FTY GlJIDE 59
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Ifyou would like to join the Adams
County Chamber of Commerce
or the Adams County Travel &
VISitors &reau, cal/the Chamber
at (93n 544-5454 or the TVB at
(937)544-56]9.
Accounting Services
Jeffrey D. Newman, CPA. U.C
106 N. Sec:ond Sl
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-1272
GRANNY'S
PLACE
Debra's CreaLions
·~i'l5~
Makill5 &"1' MetI!OI~·
822 OIoCincirmati Pike
West Union, OH
45693-~
937.544.7328
debrascrealionsOdragonbbs.com
P;,.uJ E. Scott. CPA
310 N. Market
West UnioI\ OH 45693
(937) 544-2280
Agriculture Products/
Feed & Farm Supply
Caraway Fanns
8495 Blue Creek Road
Stout, OH 45684
(937) 544-7292
Hillger Farm UC
Appalachia. MDDnlain
Artisans Fesl
1169 Homer 0IapeI Road
Peebles, OH 45660
(937) 588-3601
JZN Goat Farm & Chee5e
12287 State Route 136
We5t Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-6735
Locust Hili Farm Wool Products
1499 Hackleshin Road
Peebles, OH 45660
(937) 587-2394
wwwJhfanncom/home
S & J Ellis Farms Inc.
5949 State Route 136
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544·3588
WC Milling LLC
100 Opal Sl
Seaman, OH 45679
(937) J86.2282
AntIques
As It Was In The BegInning
4192 Unity Road
West Union, OH 45693
(93n 544-2867
Barn Sale Antiques
817 Tater Ridge Road
West Union, OH 45693
(93n .$44..82S2
CarTiage Lane Antiques
180 Wennel.aJ-,r,
Manchester,OH
937.549.2957
55 Stern Drive, Scaman. Oil
937.386.2511
40 AO,t,MS COUNTY VISITORS .-.NO
Oil/he bUllks 01,111'
C~UNrTY G\JI()(
011;0 Ril'I'T
The Panhandler
632 Panhandle Ave.
West Union, OH 45693
(937) .$44·3491
Rooster Nest B&B and Antiques
2658 Coon Hill Road
Winchester, OH 45697
(937) J86.3302
(8m J86.3302
www.roostersneslnet
Attorneys
John Lawler Co. LPA
14088 State Route 41
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-8907
Law OffIce of David E. Grimes
108 E. Mulberry
Wt'St Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-3900
Law Offk:e ofKrIs Blanton
106 S. Cross Sl
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-5019
Rothwell Law Office
124 N. Cherry Sl
Wt'St Union, OH 45693
(937) m-4354
Tanya M. Drinnon-Attorney
at Law
531 Oak Sl
West Union, OH 45693
(93n .$44-2581
Young & Caldwell LLC
225 N. Cross Sl
West Union, OH 45693
Auto Parts, Service
& Repair
A.C.Giass
9C1C BNd.
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-4091
www.acglassservice.com
Hedrick's Garage & Service
100 S. Main Sl
Peebles, OH 45660
(937) 587-1605
Huntley Auto Supply Inc.
11540 State Route 41
West Union, OH 45693
(937) .$44-2341
O.K. Auto Paru
123 N. Main Sl
Peebles, OH 45660
(937) 587-3970
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 5494530
RPM Performance LLC
33 Spruce lane
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-9800
Granny's Place
2S86 Bumt Cabin Road
Seaman, OH 45679
Shuperu Tire Servke
(93n J86.189O
136 lick Run Road
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-2031
WHEAT RIDGE
nOMI<: & ENERGY
WIsecup Towing
1021 Ralston Road
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-1390
Auto Sales & Service
Barry's Chevy Olds BWck Inc.
11380 State Route 41 S
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544·2331
WW'W.barryschevfoletbuick.com
BobMak~
Chrysler-Oodge-Jeep
33 Dodge Gty Drive
Peebles, OH 45660
(937) 587·2621
www.bobmalcorncom
Banks & F"manclall
Investment
Adams Co. Bldg. & Loan
201 W. .Main Sl
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544·2842
Fann Credit ServKe
100 Grieshop St.
Mount Crab, OH 4S154
(937) 444-0905
www.E-farmcredit.com
Rfth Third Bank
500 E Main5t.
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544·5536
www.53.com
first State Bank
19230 State Route 136
Winchester, OH 45697
(937) 695-{)331
www.fsb4me.com
HNLCo.
105 W. Main St.
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-8659
National Bank & Trust Co.
7110 Bachman Road
Sardinia, OH 45171
(937) 446-4058
www.nbtdirect.com
National Bank of Adams Co.
218 N. Market Sl
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544·2361
Convention Centers!
Conference Facilities
Hope Springs Institute
4988 Minerai Springs Road
Peebles, OH 45660
(937).587·2605
www.hopespringsinstitute.COlll
Murphin Rklge Inn
750 Murphin Ridge Road
West Union, OH 45693
(937l544-2263, (mJ 687-7446
www.murphinridgeinn.com
Red Bam Convention Center
2123 Rus.seliville Road
WlI'lChestel'", OH 45697
(937) 695-8003
WW'W.RedBamConventiooCentel'".com
R1v~1I;un
7021 U5.52
MandJester, OH 45144
(937)549·3033
WW'W2Jdamsc:oIumber.com
Driving Schools
A & G Driving Academy
2035-6 Tri-County Road
Winchestel'", OH 45697
(937) 695-5001
Adams Co. W ute & Recycling
4400 Haskelll.ane
Batavia, OH 45103
(513)m·n45
http://WW'W.oeq.net
ECO Unlimited" Inc.
20 Oakwood Ave
LeballOl1, OH
(513) 265--5999
www.ecunromitedioc.com
Far Out Recycling
336 Biuegin Road
Peebles, OH 45660
(937)587·3896
Education
Adams County/ Ohio Valley
Local School District
141 Lloyd Road
West Union, OH 45693
(937)544-5586
www.ovsd.us
Manchestew- Local School
130 Wayne Frye Drive
Manchestel'", OH 45144
(937)549-4m
Maysville Community &
Te<hnkat Co1Jege
1755 U5.68
Maysville, KY 41059
(606) 759-7141
Ohio State Unlversity ........0.
215 N. Cross 5t.
West Union, OH 45693
(937)544-2339
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Ohio State University - South
Campu>
1864 5hyv~1e Road
Piketon, OH 45661
(]4Q) 289-2071
hnp:/IWI'oIW.southcenters.osu.edu/
Shawnee State University
940 Second 5t
Porumouth, OH 45662
(]40) 351·3208
(]40)351-3470
www.shawnee.edu
Shawnee State Development
Foundation
940 5e<:ond St.
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(]4Q) 351·3284
(]40) 351·3198
Farm Equipment
& Supply
19230 STATE ROUTE 136
WINCHESTER, OH 45697
937-695-0331
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Funeral Services!
Monuments
~
Lafferty funeral Home Inc.
205 S. Cherry St.
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544·2121
~urpIlin <1)idge
lnn~~
71,e place/or sw"/)' lIigilrs,
wMlllfire.l.
mId ll rilcious hospiwlify.
Peebles Monument Co.
172 N. Main 5t.
Peebles, OH 45660
(937) 587·2210
Wilson Home for Funerals me.
3SW.5econd
Manchener, OH 45144
(937) 549·3363
delicioll.~dil/ner.~,
877-687-7446
1I'1I'1I'. lIIl1rll llinridgei nn.colII
Home Improvement,
BuIlding &
Maintenance
Cornerstone Remodeling
& Constn.lcdon
137 Regiment Drive
West Union, OH 4.5693
(937) 544·3595
Daniels HVA(, LLC
883 Bethany Ridge Road
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-5616
www.danieihvacik.com
12681 Us. 62
Sardinia, OH 45171
(937) 695-{)307
(937) 695-1440
Kelly'5 Southern Ohio Classia
7560 Eckrnar\$v~1e Road
Winchest~, OH 45697
(937)725-2431
www~~u
y o ...·re a t hom. with u sl
(937) 695-{)766
www.baxlatractor.com
Southern State Community
eo....
f'FrrststateBANK
Baxla Tractor Sales Inc.
4595 T ri-County
Seaman, OH 45679
Fegan Construction
10248 State Route 136
West Union, OH 45693
(937) S44.2S83
www.shawnee.~u
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Environmental
Services
Wheat Ridie
Olde Thyme Herb fall'
&
lIarvest Celebration
friday thru Sunday.
October IIl· t4. 20t2
tOam· 'pm
fnf<>Y The IOn 1\0""" a""'-l ",'m
QualITy J>rO<Iu<:" {J( \ loO anbans and
croftspeople ioc41e<i In \h~
Wlieall1ld(,'e Aml$ll area . t
511
Tater Rld\l~ Road .
Wo:st Unl<ln. Ohio
For mor" l ofo rm a tl o n . call
Kim Erwin li t 9n-H4·U5!
or 91, 11
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Adams County Cancer Center
We H."", The
Pioneer Timber Framing
1054 Coon Hollow Road
Blue Creek, OH 45616
(93n 587-5144
Ttodmology In
eanu,o;...
Robert A. Wilson Constructton,
UC
285".... 0... Drwe
6556 State Route 770
s.m.n. OH~
1-888-3-CANCER
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Seaman, OH 45679
(93n 386-2007
Rueht Coostrurtion, LLC
672 State Route 247
fv\anchester, OH 45144
leading Re5pITat:ory Services
75 s..Main St.
Peebles, OH 45660
(93n 587-3384
Manufacturing!
Industry
Seaman Ufe Squad
17955 State Route 247
Seaman, OH 45679
3481 Conway Road
Peebles, OH 45660
(800) 396-3181 or (93n 588-3481
(93]) 386-2242
Southern Hills Eye Care
125 S. Manchester
West Union, OH 45693
(937}544- 332S
(93n 549-4855
Insurance
Swayne AlC & Heating
2030 Conaway Road
Peebles, OH 45660
(93]) 587-3825
Hospltals!Cllnlcs
& Heatth Care
Adams Co. Cancer Center
285 ~c.aI Center Drive
Seaman, OH 45679
(93n )86.0000
(93n 386·0009
Adams Co. Regional MedlcaJ
c......
230 Medical Center Drive
Seaman. OH 45679
(93]) 386-3400
wwwbrightnetl- ach
Best Choke Home Care
508 E. fv\ain St
We!it Union, OH 45693
(93]) 544-5656
Cedar Valley MedIal Assoc..lnc.
t26 N. CrossSl
West Union, OH 45693
Anthem Blue Cross/ Blue Shield
38 Victory lane
West Union. OH 45697
www.patrickzemba-i~e.com
Bowling Insurance Group, LLC
6909 Tri-County Road
Seaman, OH 45679
(93n 205-2323
www.BowIinginsuranceGroup.
(93n 544-2783
(937) 544-5544
The lruurance uckange
213 W. oV.ain
W est Union, OH 45693
(93]) 544-5505
www.tieoh.com
Unk IIUUr.lfl«! Service, U.C
1465 Graces Run Road
Winchester, OH 45697
(93n 695·0611
Hunting Owtflu,ersl
937.549.4855
_W.th . rcKkvanUon •• nUI.c:ofll
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Millull'.Ijrom
hearl of Ami""
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4Z .o.oAMS COUNTY
V~TO ~
HeaJth Source of Ohio
218 Stem Drive
Seaman, OH 45679
(93n386-1379
www.healthsourceofohio.com
AND COMMUNlTY GUIIX
MACA Plastics
34550055 Road
Winchester, O H 45697
(93n544.a618
wwwmacaplastics.com
Ryan Development Corp.
Peebles, OH 45660
(93n 587-2266
$ & D Enterprises
20 E. Seventh Sl
Manche:5ter, OH 45144
(93]) 549·2602
http://www.HIenterprises.com
Venture Produrtlonslnc.
11516 State RoI.Ite 41
West Union, OH 45693
(93]) 544-2823
www.ventureproductions.org
Media
Adams County Press Inc.
111 E. Main 51.
P.O. Bo~801
(93n587·243O
West Uniorj. OH 45693
(937) 544-6460
Rkhmond Ins. Agency Inc.
2t2 N. fv\aJket Sl
West Union, OH 45693
Cln<y .........
30 GarfJdd Place, Suite 440
Oncinnati, OH 45202
(937) 544-2326
www.rid1mond.msurance.com
Roush tnsurance Agency
313 E. .Main St
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-3123
State Farm Insurance
Peebles, OH 45660
(93n 587-2613
Peebles, OH 45660
{937} 587·2631
http://www.ryandevcorp.com
www.gene.isoxygencom
Greene Chiropradic Center
133 EJliottAve.
.......~EIodri<
1200 Jaybird Road
Hazelbaker Ins. Agency, LlC
100 E. o'v1uIberry St
Wpst Union, OH 45693
Dr. Anthony Harless, DDS
Genesis Oxygen & Home
Medical Equipment
720 E. fv\ain St
West Union, OH 45693
www.colindcom
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MItchell Ins. Agency
103 S. Main St
Peebles, OH 45660
(93]) 544-5531
(937}54+6896
1 Ryan Road
www.motoristsgroup.com/link
Eagle Creek Nursing Center
141 Spruce Lane
Wl'St Union, OH 45693
Columbus tndustrles
11545 State Route 41
West Unior\ OH 45693
(866) S94-0S13
(93]) 544-8989
818 NE fv\ain Sl
Wl'St Union, OH 45693
(93n 544·3239
American Cylinder Inc.
12149 State Route 41
West Union, OH 45693
(93]) 544-0922
wwwstatefarm.com
Ubrarles
Adams Co. PublIc Ubrary
157 HighSt
Peebles, OH 45660
(93n 587-lO85
www.adamscoJib.oh.~
(513) 421·2533
www.cinqrnagazirte.com
City Directory Inc.
LubI:xx:k, TX 79490
(800) 3744691
P&M Publishing U.C
2125 Eighth St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
040) ]53.3300
www.brbpages.com
People's Defender
229 N. CTor.s Sl
West Union, OH 45693
(93n544-2391
www.peop!esdefender.com
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
EuieH Center
The Natural Place to Meet
Natural Areasl
Preserves
CIncInnati Museum Cemerl
EOA Preset'Ye
4274 Waggoner Riffle Road
Wet Union, OH 45693
(9371544·2880
www.cincymuseum.org
The Arc of Appalachia Preservel
Serpent Mound
76fiJ CaVE' Road
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(937) 365-0101
www.aroofappalachiaorg
www.sciotofoundation.org
West Union Uons Oub
P,O.Box 555
West Union, OH 45693
19m 544-3331
Professional Services
G.H. WaUlngford Co. Surveying
47 N. MainSt
Peeble§, OH 45660
(937) 587·3428
Group Ave Management Co.
31500 W. Ten Mile Road
Farmington Hill5, Ml 48336
(248) 474-9500
wv.w.grOUpfNemgt.Conl
Hunter Consu/tJng Co.
Access & Success for Adults
406 W. Plwn St.
Georgetown, OH 45121
6600 Clough Pike
Gncinnati, OH 45254
(513) 231-4023
WWW.huntefCOnsulting.Com
1stStop 1nc. / CarrtreU
Companies
P.D. BoK175
Winchester, OH 45697
(93]) 695-{)518
wv.w.1ststopinc.com
Adams Co. Bevet"ale Barn
410 E. Second 5t.
Maochester, OH 45144
(93]) 549-3200
BamhlD's HaTdware
117 First St.
Seaman, OH 45519
(93]) 386-2353
Blake Pflarngcy & HaImark
Ca,"
206 N. Market St
West LIniot\ OH 45693
(93]) 544-2451
Adams Co. Arts Council
P.O. Box 38
West Union, OH 45693
Real Estate
Erwin Realty & AuctIon5
(937)544·2363
817 Tater Ridge Road
West Union, OH 45693
(93]) 544-8252
Adams County Chambet' of
Commerce
S09 E. /'v1ain St.
stone Wall Laod Milnagement
P.O. Box 398
West Union, OH 45693
(9371544-5454
www.adamscountychamber.org
Adanu County Genealogy
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p.o. Box 231
West Unk>r\ OH 45693
(9371386-2309
Appalachian ArtIsans Gulld
4651 Bennington Road
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-2747
116 S. Second St.
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 549-2561
Wilson Reattors
Peebk:s, OH 45660
Hillsboro Ents Lodge
451 Danvi/le Pike
H~tIDoro, OH 45133
19m 393-3047
Chapparal Sand 8. Gravel
4768 Chappilral Road
West Union, OH 45693
(93]) 544-1411, (937) 217-5101
Brushaeek Motor Sports
203 W. Mlin St
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-3344
wwwbrushcreekrnotorsports.colTl
Cedar Brook Fann Stables
4228 Unity Road
West Union. OH 45693
(937)544-1463
Hilltop Goff Course
1649 Brown HiH Road
Manch!5ter, OH 45144
(937).549-2904
Kanna Points, Inc.
P.O. Sox 486
.v.anchester, OH 45144
(937)549-1870
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Peebles Area BusIness Assoc.
Ohlo-Wut Vlrgfnla YMCA Cave
Lak.
Peebles, OH 45660
P.O.80~
(937)587·3970
Point Pleasant, WIJ 25550
239
(304) 675-5899
Sdoto Foundadot1
303 Chillicothe St
PortYnouth, OH 45662
(866) n+7223
CMhIand
Reaeation I Leisure
Kentucky Gateway Museum
Conte,
215 Sutton Sl
I'-Aaysville, OH 41056
(606) 564-5865
123 N.lv'.ain St
C..,..t Outlet
9641 T ri·County Road
Winchester, OH 45697
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wv.w.winchestercrpetoudet com
11592 State Route 41
West UnioI\ OH 45693
(937) 205-0094
www~tmound.org
Cabin Fever SportIng Goods
104 N.I'-Aain St
Peebles, OH 45660
(93]) 587-1100
418 E. Main St
West Union, OH 45693
(937)544-2355
www.appartguild.com
Friends of Serpent Mound
186 Homer Chapel Road
Th. RIch.rd Ind Luelle DUm!lI
Ed.;a cf ~"",nllr PfM.",. Syat.m
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Organizations
(9371378-3564
Retail
wv.w.hi-y.org
4J8 East Main Street
West Un ion. OH 45693
937.544.2]55
www.wilson-realtors.nct
Blake
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(93]) 544-n01
Coffee Hollow SportsWeaT
276 Saylor Road
Peebles, OH 45660
(937) 587-3444
Kelm FamIJy Market
2621 Burnt Cabin Road
Seaman, OH 45679
(93]) 386-9995
Laod of the Singing Coyote
Indian Center
17992 Main St State Ro~ 247
Seaman, OH 45679
(93]) 386-0222
Miller's Bakery & F!,U'n/Wre
960 Wheat Ridge Road
West Union, OH 45693
(93]) 544-8524
MiUer's Christmas Trees
1600 EckmansviUe Road
West Union, OH 45693
(93]) 544-U20
TnalS. Fllrllilu rt! & Gifls
Locmcd on the
Appal<1chi:m Highway at
Burnt Cabin Road
Seaman.OH
9]7-]86-9995
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Mosler Fumttwe & AppIanca
217 West St
West LJnior\ OH 45693
(937) 544-2711
Rw·2.Qwn
105 W. Main St.
West LJnior\ OH 45693
(93n S44-8112
RIck's Hometown TV
& ~e Center Inc.
Peebles, OH 45660
GeorgetOWf\ OH 45121
(93n 587-1997
(937)378-604 ,
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AI Ways Green Lawn '"
Adams Co. Econornk Oev.
215 N. (Joss St.
1856 Grernbrirr Road
Seaman. OH 45679
(937)764-1312
West l..Inior\ OH 45693
Adams Co. Rood & BuIlding
Peebles, OH 45660
(93n 587-2253
215 N. CrC$ St.
3232 Logal1$ Lane
West Unic:I!\ OH 45693
(93n 544-5685
www.mynsp.com/sonshinestore/
.564S State Route 125
West ~ OH 45693
(93n 544-28S1
www,tadlod<trailersales..com
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11217 State Route 41 South
West lklior\ OH 45693
(937l 544-7198
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200 N. Main 51.
5ea1TW\ OH 45679
Adanu County Travel &
Visitors Buteau
509 E. Main 5t.
(937) 544-4444
o.bn.'s er-tians, Photap"aphy
&_Art
822 Old Cincirnati Pike
Weu Llnior\ OH 45693
(937l 544-7328
Rio~OH4S6J1
Goodseed
Farm &
La _ _
5218 Old State Route 32
Peebles, OH 45660
(9371587-7021
www.goOO5eedfarm.com
(93n587-25S5
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7601 Stllte Route 348
Blue ueek, OH 4.5616
C93n 544-7159
(937) 544-5639, (am 232-6764
'MAIW.adamscountytravel.org
FOSCowueIIng
S09 E. oV.ain 51.
West Union, OH 45693
(937) m · 3021
J. McCoy lurnlM!r Co. ltd.
6N.MainS1.
P.O. Box 306
Peebles, OH 45660
P,Q. Bo)(5n
West Union, OH
Coco. Rose Photop'aphy
2126 Nichols Ridge Road
Seamar\ OH 45679
C937l )86.2016
EVLS LLC
West l..Iniof\ OH 45693
(937l m-22fl
www.evis-usacom
(93n 386-2911
l.lnio!\ OH 45693
Coole '" Co. Photography
50 Lawler Road
WestUniO!\ OH 45693
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Tadlock's Trailer Sales
West
(93n 544-9956
Adams Co. Job '" Family
(513) 25&9837
West Union, OH 45693
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482 Ria: Drive
Wen Union, OH 45693
(9371 544-2371
Employment Servlc:es
1272 L.ogan'~ Lane
(93n 393-5468
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Baker Satelltte Systems U.c
S794 Steam fumaGe
BulKs Rehablfltation ,.
520 Harry Sa~
HiIkboro, OH 45133
{9m 544-5151
OSlAnhIte<U
107 W, Scoond 51.
Area Agency on Aging Dirt. 7
F32URG
P.O. 500
(8OO).582-nn
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110 W. Main St.
West lJnior\ OH 45693
(937l544 3286
VlIL\ge of Seaman
17806Stale Route 247
Seaman, OH 45679
(937l386-2980
Wlnchaw VII~e
24 W. Wa5hington
Winchester, OH 45697
(937l695·0880
Workforce eo..~ ..
19221 State Route136
P.O. Bo~ 188
Winchester, OH 45697
(937l695-03"16
(800)233-7891 {937l695-0880
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(606) 564-0961
www.OS2an:titects.com
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ADAMS COUNTY
937-695-0316
800-233-7891
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Sb:o'sSalon & SpaLLC
168 N. Maifl 51.
P~OH45660
(93n 798-4020
Telecommunications
frontier Communkadons
241 S. Nekon Ave.
Wilmington. OH 45117
{937l382-7464
\IIIWW.frontier.com
AT&T
52SV1fle51.
Grocinnat~ OH 45202
(513) 2n-4655
BROWN COUNTY
937·378·60"1
800-553-7393
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State & County
Agencies
Adams·Brown Co. Economic
Opportunity ABCAP
406 W. Plum S1.
Horizon Tekom
68 E. Main 51.
Chimcothe, OH 45601
wwwhorizontelcom
Utllftles/Waste PIckup
Adams Co. Regional
Water District
9203 State Route 136
West UrioI'\ OH 45693
<93n 544-2396
httpJ/ www.aawdc.om
Acbms Rural Eiectr1c
State Route 136 & 247
West I.JrIioI> OH 45693
(93n 544-2305
www.ac:lanl$roccom
AfPOhIo
701 Hardin Drive
Chi/Iico~ OH 45601
040) n4-7188
http)I ................aep.com
Duke Energy
92 S. Fourth St
Batavia, OH 45103
(513) 287-,5610
(513) 287-5643
www.duke-energy.com
Rurnpke waste CoIectJon
9427 Beyer Road
Geofgetowr\ OH 45121
{93n 378-4126
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Website Design
& Maintenance
SoITern. CommunIcadon
P.O. Box 213
West l..Iniof\ OH 45693
(800) 6S8- fl86
WWW.so/temLllS
Individual
Membership'
Dr. Be /v1rs. James Abbott
Commissioner Brian Baldridge
""'Brew~
State Rep. Danny Bubp
Duane Campton
T~ero..
Dr. Cornelia Dettmer
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Diane K lewis
Carolo'v\otza
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Sen Tom f\iehaus
Jud50n B. Paul
Commissioner Roges" Rhonemous
& Paulette Roberts
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Congresswoman ..lean Sdmdt
DonSoomon
..IohnWhite
Pilld Worie:t
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Specializing in listing & selling farms, vacant land, recreational and homes
Herbert Erwin, Broker - Sales - Auctioneer
Office: 937.544.8252 or Cell: 937.205.4862
817 Tater Ridge Road, West Union, OH 45693
44 Years ofAuction Experience
Antiques * Farm * Real Estate * Household * Business * Surplus Items
Inventory Reduction * Target Advertising * Professional Auction Set Up * Tent Rentals
Let Experiellce Work For You!
Wheat Ridge Ofde Thyme Herb fair
& Harvest Celebration
thru Sunday, October 12-14,201
lOam - 5pm
Enjoy the fall harvest alonq with 150 artisans,
craftspeople, antiques, fall harvest decorations, herbs and
herbal products, locally produced and from-scratch
foods, and the shootinq the pumpkin cannon.
Located in the heart of the Wheat Ridqe Amish community
817 Tater Ridge Road, West Union, Ohio
for more information and booth rental,
call Kim Erwin at 937-544-8252
or visit www.wheatrldgeherbfestlvals.net
Come 7b Wheat Rillge Where The Pace Is A little
Amish Owned I Amish Operated I Authentic Amish-made
40,000 SQ FT. of Inside Shopping
Over 5,000 Different Handmade Items in Stock
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