the 2010 Portsmouth Scioto County Visitor`s Guide

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the 2010 Portsmouth Scioto County Visitor`s Guide
WELCOME TO SCIOTO COUNTY!
CONTENTS
2010
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7,9,11
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SHAWNEE STATE UNIVERSITY
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1810 HOUSE
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PHILIP MOORE STONE HOUSE
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INDIAN MOUNDS
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PORTSMOUTH BREWING COMPANY
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SOUTHERN OHIO MUSEUM
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VERN RIFFE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
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SHAWNEE LODGE & GOLF RESORT
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GOLF
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ACCOMMODATIONS
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BONEYFIDDLE HISTORIC DISTRICT
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DINING
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COMMUNITY LINKS
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ENTERTAINMENT
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MEETING & CONVENTION FACILITIES
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Welcome to Scioto County!
A BRIEF HISTORY
SCIOTO TOWNSHIPS
MILITARY MUSEUM
THE MURALS
THIS BOOK WAS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE
PORTSMOUTH SCIOTO COUNTY VISITORS
Whether this is your first time to our collection of cities or you visit us
frequently, you are definitely going to experience something new
BUREAU AND LOCAL ADVERTISING. IF YOU
ARE INTERESTED IN PROMOTION IN THIS
GUIDE PLEASE CALL US AT
740.353.1116.
each time you are with us! We have quaint restaurants, dynamic
murals, and relaxing attractions awaiting your presence!
The Portsmouth-Scioto County Visitors Bureau is available to assist
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: KIM BAUER
Street in Portsmouth. We hope you enjoy your time and come back
PORTSMOUTH, OHIO45662
often and soon!
PHONE: 740.353.1116
you by phone at any time (740) 353-1116 or in person at 342 2nd
342 SECOND STREET
FAX: 740.353.5824
WEBSITE: OHIORIVERTOURISM.ORG
EMAIL: OHIORIVERTOURISM@YAHOO.COM
MAGAZINE LAYOUT AND GRAPHICS
PHOTOGRAPHY BY CORI MARTIN
BY
MOLLY BURNSIDE
© 2010 PORTSMOUTH-SCIOTO COUNTY
VISITORS BUREAU.
SCIOTO COUNTY IS A SMALL TOWN COMMUNITY LOCATED AT THE
A BRIEF HISTORY
CONFLUENCE OF THE SCIOTO AND OHIO RIVERS IN SOUTH CENTRAL OHIO.
On March 24, 1803, the Ohio government authorized the creation of Scioto
County. Residents took the county’s name for an Indian word meaning
“deer”. Located at the confluence of the Ohio River and the Scioto County
River, the county grew quickly due to the river traffic. Scioto County
continued to prosper with the construction of the Ohio and Erie Canal
during the 1820’s and the 1830s.
Scioto County is made up of 16 Townships, the City of Portsmouth and the
Village of New Boston is located in south-central Ohio and its southern
border lies on the Ohio River. The county is predominately rural, with 1.6
percent of the counties 612 square mile, or 391,680 acres, consisting of
urban area. Scioto County is listed as one of the 32 counties of Ohio
Appalachia.
The first county seat was established at Alexandria on a site first occupied
by an Indian Village known as Lower Shawnee Town. Due to the annual
flooding and two sever floods in 1808, the people and the county seat
movie to present day Portsmouth.
To Scioto County, Ohio From...
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Cincinnati, OH
105 miles
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Cleveland, OH
235 miles
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Columbus, OH
90 miles
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Toledo, OH
232 miles
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Lexington, KY
111 miles
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Ashland, KY
33 miles
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Charleston, WV
95 miles
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Huntington, WV
47 miles
OHIORIVERTOURISM.ORG
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EMERGENCY NUMBERSS
POLICE
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Scioto County Sheriff
Portsmouth Police Dept
877.772.8756
740.355.8261
740.354.5268
EMS
ABLE
PAS
LIFE
Porter EMS
URGENT CARE
MEDCORE
740.353.5555 / 740.574.5555
740.354.4101 / 740.353.7553
740.354.5433
740.574.2232
740.354.6400
740.289.3100
HOSPITALS
SOMC
KDMC
740.356.5000
740.353.6390
FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Clay
Franklin Furnace
Lucasville
McDermott
Minford
New Boston
Otway
Portsmouth
Rarden
Rosemount
Rubyville
South Webster
West Portsmouth
Wheelersburg
740.355.9333
740.354.9200
740.259.5905
740.259.4646
740.820.2626
740.456.4107
740.372.7039
740.354.1200
740.372.0303
740.353.8510
740.456.4419
740.778.2555
740.858.5600
740.574.6030
INCASE OF EMERGENCY - CALL 911
SCIOTO COUNTY
WELCOME CENTER
The Portsmouth Area Chamber of Commerce
welcomes you to Scioto County. Our offices are
located in the Scioto County Welcome Center in
downtown Portsmouth’s Historic Boneyfiddle District
and adjacent to Portsmouth’s famous Floodwall
Murals. Public restrooms are available and our
facility can accommodate groups of all sizes.
The Scioto County Welcome Center also has
banquet facilities available for your special occasion.
The banquet facility can accommodate up to 250
people. Small groups are also welcome. Call for
more information.
PORTSMOUTH AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
342 Second Street
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Portsmouth , OH 45662
740.353.7647
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800.648.2574
PORTSMOUTH.ORG
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STATISTICS
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Land area: 50.6 sq. mi.
Population: 1,149 (all rural)
Females: 574
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(50.0%)
(50.0%)
Occupied houses/apartments:
1,149
(985 owner occupied, 164 renter occupied)
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Median age of males: 35.7
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Median age of females: 37.4
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Average household size: 2.62
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Estimated median household
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income in 2007: $38,140
Estimated median house or condo
value in 2008: $32,900
Most common first ancestries reported
in Brush Creek Township:
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United States or American (47.2%)
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German (22.2%)
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English (6.0%)
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European (4.6%)
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Welsh (3.5%)
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Irish (3.3%)
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Scotch-Irish (2.1%)
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BRUSH CREEK
Males: 575
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PORTER TOWNSHIP
1525 Dogwood Ridge Road – Wheelersburg, Ohio 45684 ● 740.574.4245
Porter Township was the first Township settled in Scioto County. In
1796 Samuel Marshall built a small cabin just above where New
Boston is now. The Township was organized in 1814. Wheelersburg
was laid out by Reverend Dan Young and John Young in1824. Some
of the earliest industries were cotton factories, flour mills, woolen
mills, fertilizer and drain tile factories. Today the major employers of
the Township are services, wholesale/retail trade, manufacturing, and
transportation/utilities. The Township has nursing homes, an
Assisted Living Complex and Senior Apartments.
Population change increased by 24.1% between 1970 and 1990. This
is 19.7% more than the County and 23.6% more than the State for the
same time period. Porter Township, which has an approximate
population of well over 10,000, also has 73% of its homes occupied
by the owners. This shows that Porter Township is a very familyoriented place to live.
Just a Few of the Attractions and Shopping in Wheelersburg:
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Grandview Weekend Outlet
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Party Pros
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(formerly Adventure Kingdom
Flea Market May ‘til Sept
Indoor Miniature Golf
So. OH Craft Mall
Skatelan
Days Inn
Comfort Inn
Connie’s Candles
Movie Theater
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Ponderosa
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Fred’s Pizza
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Pioneer Days on Labor Day Weekend
Toro Loco - Mexican
Beauty Salon
Spas
East of Chicago Pizza
McDonalds
Wendys
Land area: 2.38 sq. mi.
Population: 1,475
Males: 831
Females: 644
(56.3%)
(43.7%)
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Zip Code: 45629
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Median resident age: 31.4
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Green School District
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Average household size: 2.4
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Estimated median household
income in 2008: $37,105
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Estimated median house or
condo value in 2008: $110,106
Most common first ancestries reported
in Franklin Furnace:
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United States or American
(17.0%)
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German (15.1%)
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English (6.2%)
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Dutch (2.6%)
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Irish (8.1%)
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French (1.8%)
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BRUSH CREEK
FRANKLIN
FURNACE
STATISTICS
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CLAY TOWNSHIP
ROAD 2
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PORTSMOUTH OHIO
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740.353.8509
Main routes: SR 23 south of Lucasville to Portsmouth; Rosemount Road;
SR 139 above New Boston. Best known for beautiful residential
neighborhoods, tall hills and deep valleys, auto dealerships,
restaurants, quality lodging, and miles of private and semi-private
woodland trails. Most recently remembered as the starting point for the
Scioto County leg of the 2001/2002 Olympic Torch relay.
Midwest travelers are familiar with Clay Township, a popular pit stop for
those journeying north and south along historic USR 23 (slated to become
Interstate 73). The easy access to good lodging and restaurants and the
close proximity to Portsmouth’s downtown business district make it
convenient both for travelers and those whose destination is Scioto County.
In the summer months thousands of beach-bound vacationers on their way
to such destinations as Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head Island are glad to
reach Rosemount in Clay Township where they can rest for a while,
grabbing a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants, replenishing supplies
at the Village Market for food and shopping, or even finding a comfortable
bed for the night at one of three modern motels, Holiday Inn Express, Super
8, and Days Inn- now with a BBQ restaurant inside the hotel.
Those traveling through most often use Rosemount Rd. in order to bypass
busy city traffic. Rosemount Rd. passes through two of Clay Townships
quaint residential neighborhood Rosemount in the west and Eden Park in
the East-passing over the steep and picturesque Rosemount Hill, where at
the top a scenic overlook park has recently been constructed. Going north
on SR 139 from Eden Park, you will also pass through Twin Valley and
Rubyville.
Rosemount is where the region shops for autos. The Glockner Family of
Dealerships calls Rosemount home. There is historic Glockner Chevrolet,
Glockner Honda and Toyota, Quality Car & Truck leasing, and Rosemount
Financial Services. For the classic car enthusiast there is Classic Heat. The
Clay School System boasts small student/teacher ratios and honors
academics as well as a complete line-up of athletics. Coca-Cola Bottling
Company, United Parcel Service and the Shawnee Animal Clinic also call
Rosemount Home. Toro Loco Mexican American Restaurant just inside the
Ameristay Hotel is a popular restaurant and entertainment destination.
Because of the thick forests and scenic hills of Clay Township, many
residents have carved woodland trails for recreational purposes. Fourwheeling and horse back –riding are popular past-times in Clay Township.
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STATISTICS
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Land area: 2.52 sq. mi.
Population: 1,524
Males: 724
Females: 800
(47.5%)
(52.5%)
Zip Code: 45648
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Median resident age: 36.6
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Valley School District
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Average household size: 2.7
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Estimated median household
income in 2008: $34,431
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Estimated median house or
condo value in 2008: $89,498
Most common first ancestries reported
in Lucasville:
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United States or American
(37.0%)
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German (13.7%)
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English (10.8%)
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Dutch (1.9%)
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Irish (9.5%)
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Scottish (2.0%)
LUCASVILLE
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NILE TOWNSHIP
US RT 52
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FIRENDSHIP, OHIO
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740.858.4777
Township History
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Organized in 1803
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Largest Township in Scioto County
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54,795 Acres
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85.33 Square Miles
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841 Households
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Total Population 2,024
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77% of Acreage is Forest Land
Township Owned Resources
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A community park which hosts a shelter house, lighted tennis and basketball courts, and a
baseball/softball diamond, with future plans for a tot-lot playground. The park is free to
residents on a first come - first serve basis.
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A community building that is available to residents for family reunions, weddings, baby
showers, birthday parties and other gatherings. This building is very popular and requires
a reservation. Seats 125. More info call 740-858-4777.
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The Township also provides the buildings and equipment to outfit the Volunteer Fire and
paid/volunteer EMS services for its residents.
Community Involvement
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Once a year, the Township provides, at no cost to residents, dumpsters for their use. This
is known as spring clean-up.
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Nile Township is the only township in Scioto County that produces a newsletter that is sent
out to residents on a quarterly basis.
Local Businesses
Shawnee State Golf Course, Friendship Carwash, Buckeye Dairy Bar, Community Fuels, Shawnee
State Lodge, Bi-Lo, Marina Mart, Country Living, Assisted Living, Ohio Builders Surplus, Bluecreek
Cutlery, Shawnee Grocery, Raven Rock Bike Shop and Reiser Construction.
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STATISTICS
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Land area: 42.6 sq. mi.
Population: 3,607 (100% rural)
Males: 1,768
Females: 1,798
(49.6%)
(50.4%)
Zip Code: 45652
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Median resident age: 37.0
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Northwest School District
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Average household size: 2.7
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Estimated median household
income in 2008: $33,356
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Estimated median house or condo
value in 2008: $88,165
Most common first ancestries reported in
McDermott:
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United States or American (739)
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German (240)
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English (292)
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Dutch (11)
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Irish (170)
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Scotch-Irish (35)
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French (50)
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MCDERMOTT
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SHAWNEE STATE UNIVERSITY - the regional state university of Southern Ohio--prepares students for the changing
needs of business, industry, education, and society through its diversified degree programs. Recognizing the importance of knowledge, values,
and cultural enrichment, Shawnee State University is committed to providing higher education that fosters competence in oral and written
communication, scientific and quantitative reasoning, and critical analysis/logical thinking. To enrich the lives of the community, Shawnee State
University provides opportunities for continuing personal and professional development, intellectual discovery, and appreciation for the creative
and performing arts.
Offering more than 80 bachelor’s, associate and masters degree programs in areas such as arts and humanities, mathematical sciences, natural
sciences, social sciences, teacher education, business administration, industrial and engineering technologies, and health sciences, at one of
the lowest tuition rate among Ohio public universities and reduced in-district rates to eligible students in Kentucky and West Virginia; Shawnee
State University is the university of opportunity. Enrollment at Ohio’s newest four-year university is typically around 3,500.
The only public university in Ohio located on the banks of the Ohio River, Shawnee State University features a beautifully-landscaped 52-acre
campus featuring 21 buildings including the Advanced Technology Center that the Clark Planetarium, a large room with 66 seats under a 10
meter domed projection screen. The key piece of equipment in the planetarium is the Konica Minolta Mediaglobe I/II digital projection system.
The Mediaglobe is a state of the art digital projection system utilizing a single fisheye lens for complete 360x180 degrees of immersion. The
Clark Planetarium is privileged to be the United States' first Konica Minolta Mediaglobe II system. Not only does this system project a realistic
view of the nighttime sky, it can also display full-dome or warped videos, pictures, and animations. a three-story library featuring computers,
Internet access, and thousands of books, CDs, government documents, and periodicals; the 102,000 square foot Vern Riffe Center for the Arts
featuring a 1,139 seat Main Theater; the James A. Rhodes Athletic Center that features weight rooms, racquetball courts, gymnasium, a dance
classroom, and a junior Olympic-size swimming pool; and the Children’s Learning Center, a facility that serves as a learning center for the
children of students/faculty/staff/community members and a lab school for teacher education students at SSU.
Shawnee State University has a rich tradition of success in athletics. A member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, SSU has
participated in 24 National Championships in 6 of 11 sponsored sports. The SSU women’s basketball team won the NAIA Division II National
Championship on March 16, 1999. A member of the American Mid east Conference since 1991, formerly the Mid-Ohio Conference, the
Shawnee State Bears have won 17 championships.
In establishing the Center for International Programs and Activities (CIPA) Shawnee actively seeks to attract a growing number of international
students to study at our university; has sister-institution affiliations with universities in Germany, China, Spain, and Morocco; and offers on a
regular basis many travel/study abroad courses to an ever increasing choice of destination such as Greece, Britain, Spain, and Ireland in order
to increase global awareness among its students -- some of these courses are funded by the Hodgden Travel Fund and many others are
funded, in part, by CIPA
Students come to SSU for many reasons including a low student/teacher ratio, more than $1.5 million in scholarships, and proven programs
that ensure success in the classroom and in finding jobs.
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STATISTICS
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Land area: 47.6 sq. mi.
Population: 4,211 (100% rural)
Males: 2,056
Females: 2,107
(49.4%)
(50.6%)
Zip Code: 45648
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Median resident age: 37.4
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Minford School District
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Average household size: 2.6
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Estimated median household
income in 2008: $43,682
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Estimated median house or
condo value in 2008: $110,891
Most common first ancestries reported
in Minford:
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United States or American (909)
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German (550)
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English (302)
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Dutch (21)
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Irish (207)
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Scottish (46)
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French (84)
MINFORD
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1810 HOUSE
THE PHILLIP MOORE, JR.
1926 WALLER STREET
STONE HOUSE
Step into this historic old farm homestead and be
PORTSMOUTHSTONEHOUSE.COM
reminded of the courage of the pioneers who cleared,
settled and cultivated wild forest land. The materials
used in building came from the land on which it stands.
Oak and walnut for the frame and floors, stone for the
LOCATED OFF ST RT 239 WEST PORTSMOUTH
In 1797, a family of five grounded ashore at the confluence of the
Scioto and Ohio Rivers. Phillip Moore, Jr. along with his wife Jemima
foundation and clay for the hand-pressed bricks
and their four children had finally arrived from Allentown, Pennsylvania
water.
As a soldier in the Revolutionary War, Phillip Moore, Jr. was granted 300
formed the building as it rose beside a spring of clear
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acre of rich Ohio River bottom land for his service. Soon after his
First Franklin stove in the county stood on the
iron platform still in place in the master
bedroom.
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First carpet in the county: Mary Kinney and her
sister Anna spun, dyed and wove into shaded
colored blocks a carpet for the floor after Anna
described such a luxury seen in Philadelphia.
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One of the first three brick structures in the
county and the only one still standing.
Occupied by three generations of the Kinney
family.
The 1810 House is open May through December
Saturdays and Sundays 2 to 4 p.m. There are special
Christmas displays during December. For club
meetings, school tour groups or visitors, call
740.776.3420 or 353.1116 for an appointment.
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to start a new life in the new world.
arrival, he began building the magnificent Pennsylvania Stone House
that is today considered on of the oldest homes in the region. With
completion of the home in 1803, the legacy of pioneer living began.
The Stone House is significant in the Methodist faith and is credited by
historians as “The Cradle of Methodism”. Circuit riders representing the
new religion would meet regularly at the Stone House to discuss the
direction that the religious freedom of America was now being offered
them. Bishop Francis Asbury who was ordained as the first American
leader of the Methodist movement spent many hours in front of the
Stone House hearth with his colleagues of the day. It was their
discussion of how religious freedom in America should but into action.
Portsmouth Stone house is not only the birth place of Methodism, but
of American history itself. The timeline of the house being constructed
in 1797 speaks for itself. The Revolutionary War was barely over,
George Washington was still alive, and it was still a hostile Indian
nation. All these tings and more are reflected as you virtually walk
through a door and step back into history.
The building is available for meeting space and its features include: Full
Service Kitchen, Phone, Internet and seats approximately 40 people.
Great for moto-coach operators! Contact PSCVB for more info at
740.353.1116
STATISTICS
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Land area: 10.8sq. mi.
Population: 2,169
Males: 893
(58.8%)
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Zip Code: 45662
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Median resident age: 39.3
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New Boston School District
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Average household size: 2.1
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Estimated median household
income in 2008: $21,574
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Estimated median house or condo
value in 2008: $66,936
Most common first ancestries reported
in the New Boston:
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United States or American (20.3%)
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German (10.9%)
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English (6.7%)
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Dutch (1.5%)
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Irish (9.5%)
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Italian (1.9%)
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NEW BOSTON
Females: 1,276
(41.2%)
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Indian Mounds
1.
TREMPER MOUND is located on high ground along the extreme western edge of the lower Scioto Valley, on what was once the property
of state senator William D. Tremper of Portsmouth. It originally was enclosed by a nearly square embankment measuring 480 feet X
400 feet with a single opening to the southeast. The walls of the embankment were about 3 feet high and 30 feet across at the base
when surveyed by Charles Whittlesey. A large, low amorphous mound was located near the center of the enclosure. The maximum
height of the mound was 8.5 feet with its lowest parts being at the eastern end where the projecting points were only about 1 foot
high. Because of the amorphous shape, the interior mound was long referred to as an effigy mound. Directions: Combined SR 73/104
pass the mound 0.1 mile south of where they converge. SR 73/104 is a two-lane highway. Caution should be exercised when viewing
the mound, as traffic can be heavy at times. No normal parking is available.
2.
THE FEURT MOUNDS & VILLAGE SITES: The Feurt Mounds and Village Site are situated about three miles north of Portsmouth on the
west side of U.S.23 at the Clay Township overpass. Part of the site is now utilized as an industrial park and a dog pound. The portion
of the site which still remains consists of a hay field north of the dog pound and west of the industrial park. The Native Americans who
constructed the Feurt Mounds and lived in the village site belonged to the Fort Ancient Culture. The three mounds were excavated in
1916 by archaeologists who found 345burials, all but one being in the flexed position. The artifacts of flint, stone, bone, shell and
pottery were typical of the Fort Ancient Culture. The majority of flint arrowheads were elongated, triangular shaped with needle-like
points. Directions: Heading US 23 South, the Feurt Mounds are located at the Clay Township Overpass. Turn left onto Lockner Road,
turn left - the mounds are on the left at the first curve.
3.
PORTSMOUTH MOUND PARK: “HORSESHOE MOUND” is where the Scioto River empties into the Ohio River. The Portsmouth complex
included three large clusters or centers of geometric earthworks, one in Ohio and two in Kentucky, and all three were located on high
terraces near the bordering hills. The group on the Ohio side was dominated by a pair of U shaped embankments, arranged side by
side, and partly enclosed by a semi-circle, beyond which were a number of other circles and mounds. At one time at the heart of the
earthwork system it measured 80 feet in length by 70 feet in breadth. There is a picnic pavilion in the southeastern part of the park it
sits upon which is also, almost certainly, an archeological feature. Directions: From US 23 in Portsmouth, go east on Kinney’s Lane
0.75 mile (to three blocks past Greenlawn Cemetery), then go south on Hutchins Ave. for 0.3 mile (2 blocks) to Mound Park. From US
52, go north on Hutchins Ave. 0.25 mile (3 blocks) to Mound park. Curbside parking is available at the park.
4.
FORT EARTHWORKS in South Portsmouth is a Hopewell Culture mound site dating back 2,000 years. Nearby is Lower Shawnee town, an
important 18th century, trade center for the Shawnee Indians, French and English plus the Forest Home Farm, a working farm since
pioneer days. Directions: Take 2nd St West, take Carl Perkins Bridge to Kentucky. Turn left on to US 23. Approximately 1/4 mile on the
right will be a marker. The mound is on private property and permission must be obtained before entering. Parts of the above
information was taken from the book “Indian Mounds of the Middle Ohio Valley: A Guide to Mounds and Earthworks of the Adena,
Hopewell, Cole, and Fort Ancient People” (McDonald & Woodward Guide to the American Landscape.) by Susan L. Woodward Jerry N.
McDonald.
5.
THE GREAT SERPENT MOUND: Atop a plateau overlooking the Brush Creek Valley, Serpent Mound is the largest and finest serpent
effigy in the United States. Nearly a quarter of a mile long, Serpent Mound apparently represents an uncoiling serpent. In the late
nineteenth-century Harvard University archaeologist Frederic Ward Putnam excavated Serpent Mound and attributed the creation of
the effigy to the builders of the two nearby burial mounds, which he also excavated. We now refer to this culture as the Adena (800
BC-AD 100). A third burial mound at the park and a village site near the effigy's tail belong to the Fort Ancient culture (AD 1000-
1550). A more recent excavation of Serpent Mound revealed wood charcoal that could be radiocarbon dated. Test results show that
the charcoal dates to the Fort Ancient culture. This new evidence of the serpent's creators links the effigy to the elliptical mound and
the village rather than the conical burial mounds.Directions: Heading US 23 South, take a right on 32 W, the Appalachian Highway,
Follow to St Rt 73. Serpent Mound will be on the right.
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“The Art Of The Ancients: The Ohio Valley”
A monumental exhibition of 10,000 Prehistoric Native
American Artifacts with a close focus on Works from the
Adena and Hopewill cultures at Southern Ohio Museum,
downtown Portsmouth, 740-354-5629.
Don’t forget to visit the Floodwall murals. The beginning murals give a
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descriptive history of the first people to settle in our area. For more Indian
Mound details, try visiting www.octagonmoonrise.org or www.earthworks.uc.edu
STATISTICS
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Land area: 10.8sq. mi.
Population: 83
Males: 36
Females: 47
The Otway Covered Bridge was built in 1874
Zip Code: 45657
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Median resident age: 43.5
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Estimated per capita income 2008:
$15,796
system. The bridge is visible north of SR 348
just west of Otway and the junction with SR
73. The bridge is in excellent condition and
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Average household size: 2.1
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Estimated median household income
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in 2008: $37,406
Estimated median house or condo value
in 2008: $62,874
is a great place to relax.
Most common first ancestries reported in
the Otway:
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United States or American (26.7%)
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German (14.0%)
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English (3.5%)
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Dutch (7.0%)
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Irish (4.7%)
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Scotch-Irish (7.0%)
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OTWAY
combination Smith and Arch type truss
(55.8%)
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over the Scioto Brush Creek. The bridge
spans 127' over the creek using a
(44.2%)
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Portsmouth’s first known commercial brewery, and the only brewery within 75 miles, the Portsmouth
Brewery was established in 1843. The owners have re-opened the micro-brewery and are eager to share the
process with their customers. Group tours are welcome and group menu specials are available upon
request.
The restaurant inside known as The Brew Pub is also open
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Mon-Thurs / 11am to 9pm
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Fri-Sat / 11am-10pm
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Sun / 12pm-9pm
Catering is available with a meeting space
to accommodate as many as 400 people.
The Brew Pub is a unique spot to hold a
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Wedding Reception
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Birthday Party
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Business Meeting
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Special Events
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Tours
224 Second Street
Portsmouth, Ohio 45662
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CALL
740.354.6106
STATISTICS
U
Land area: 10.8sq. mi.
Population: 20,297
Females: 11,044
(45.6%)
(54.4%)
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Zip Code: 45662
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Median resident age: 38.2
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Portsmouth City Schools
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Average household size: 2.2
•
Estimated median household
income in 2008: $31,290
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Estimated median house or condo
value in 2008: $78,819
Most common first ancestries reported
in the City of Portsmouth:
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United States or American (15.9%)
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German (16.7%)
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English (9.9%)
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French (2.5%)
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Irish (12.4%)
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Italian (1.5%)
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PORTSMOUTH
Males: 9,253
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ABOUT THE MUSEUM
MUSEUM HOURS
The Southern Ohio Museum is open Tuesdays
The Southern Ohio Museum opened its galleries and
programs to the public in 1979, after the community's
largest bank moved its headquarters from the
handsome Beaux Arts style building at 825 Gallia Street
in the heart of Portsmouth's downtown. The building
now houses two permanent installations featuring the
largest single collection of works by native son and
well-known American Scene painter Clarence Holbrook
Carter (1904-2000) and "Art of the Ancients," 10,000
prehistoric Native American objects from the Charles
and William Wertz Collection. Three other galleries
feature group and solo exhibitions of well-known and
emerging contemporary Ohio and regional artists. The
Museum also offers a 100-seat theatre for music and
performing arts, a gift shop, a reading room with more
than 1000 volumes and changing exhibits of local
through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
Saturdays from 1 to 5 p.m. Closed Sundays,
Mondays and major holidays. The 6th Street
entrance offers handicapped parking and a
wheelchair ramp, just ring the buzzer.
Voluntary Donation: $2
Students and Children 12 and under: $1
Fridays are Free
MUSEUM STORE
The Museum Shop is open during regular
hours and highlights the work of American
craftsmen in a variety of media - glass, wood,
historic photographs, a classroom, a guided tour
metal, ceramic, fiber - as well as notecards,
program, an off-site circus arts studio and year-round
programming designed to enhance the exhibitions.
Mastercard accepted. Gift certificates are
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pens, pencils and children's gifts. Visa and
STATISTICS
U
Land area: 1.97sq. mi.
Population: 171
Males: 86
Females: 85
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(50.6%)
(49.4%)
Zip Code: 45671
Median resident age: 35.8
Estimated per capita income in 2008:
$16,138
Average household size: 2.5
•
Estimated median household income in
2008: $48,670
•
Estimated median house or condo
value in 2008: $78,969
Most common first ancestries reported in
Rarden:
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United States or American (40.9%)
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German (14.2%)
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English (1.7%)
Polish (2.3%)
Irish (14.8%)
Italian (4.0%)
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RARDEN
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VERN RIFFE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
The Vern Riffe Center for the Arts located on the campus of Shawnee State University, is a
$16.5 million 102,000 square foot arts complex that opened in November 1995.
The extensive studio and rehearsal spaces are home to the university's bachelor of fine arts
programs and performing arts classes. SSU and SOPAA’s regional concert series that
features national touring Broadway theater and some of the biggest names in jazz, big
band, dance, folk, dramatic arts, and pop music takes place in the 1139-seat theatre.
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The Main Theatre - Seats 1139 people.
20 ft.x 20 ft. projection screen with rear projection capabilities
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Satellite & Digital Projection
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Moveable Thrust Stage For Speaker Programs
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Full Theatrical Stage Lighting & Sound
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2-Way Cable Access
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Generous Display Area in Lobby
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Campus Food Service Available
For more information about Vern Riffe Center for the Arts programs events, & ticket
availability, call (740) 351-3600. Website: www.vrfca.org
The McKinley Box Office is located in the lobby of the Vern Riffe Center at Shawnee State
University and is open Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm.
SOPAA and the Vern Riffe Center have partnered with TicketMaster
to bring you the most options for purchasing tickets to these and
any other performances at The Vern Riffe Center for the Arts.
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STATISTICS
U
Land area: 1.97sq. mi.
Population: 1,961
Males: 913
Females: 1,048
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(53.4%)
Zip Code: 45662
Median resident age: 41.4
Clay School District
Average household size: 2.4
Estimated median
household income in 2008:
$55,259
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Estimated median house or
condo value in 2008:
$113,114
Most common first ancestries
reported in Rosemount:
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United States or American
(17.5%)
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German (18.6%)
English (9.9%)
Polish (1.9%)
Irish (10.0%)
French (3.2%)
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ROSEMOUNT
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(46.6%)
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Nestled in the hills and hollows of the
63,000-acre Shawnee forest, you will
find Shawnee Resort & Conference
Center. They offer a range of vacation
attractions and amenities from golfing
along the banks of the Ohio River to
taking a dip in the indoor or outdoor
pool. There are 65 miles of adjacent
hiking trails – ideal for avid hikers or
photographers looking to capture
wildlife and wildflowers on film.
Shawnee Resort & Conference Center
features a cedar and flagstone lodge
with 50 rooms, 25 two bedroom
cottages, the O-Hee-Yuh Restaurant,
Cocktail Lounge and Gift Shop. For
group gatherings, they feature fully
equipped meeting rooms that
accommodate up to 450, professional
on-site meeting planners and a full
variety of planned or customized
packages. They are open year round.
Shawnee Lodge & Golf Resort
Designer: Jack Kidwell – 18
Hole course
US 52, Friendship, OH
November30
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shawneelodgeresort.com
Open March 1-
STATISTICS
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Land area: 1.97sq. mi.
Population: 942
Males: 458
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(51.3%)
Zip Code: 45662
Median resident age: 39.3
Sciotoville Community
School District
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Average household size: 2.5
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Estimated median
household income in 2008:
$48,784
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Estimated median house or
condo value in 2008:
$102,885
Most common first ancestries
reported in Sciotoville:
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United States or American
(15.0%)
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German (14.1%)
English (10.7%)
Italian (3.4%)
Irish (15.9%)
Hungarian (1.7%)
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SCIOTOVILLE
Females: 484
(48.7%)
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STATISTICS
U
Population: 742
Males: 346
Females: 396
(46.7%)
(53.3%)
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Zip Code: 45682
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Median resident age: 37.5
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South Webster School District
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Average household size: 2.5
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Estimated median household
income in 2008: $36,478
Estimated median house or condo
value in 2008: $98,072
Most common first ancestries reported in
South Webster:
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United States or American (13.2%)
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German (19.9%)
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English (6.2%)
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Dutch (3.0%)
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Irish (6.3%)
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French (2.7%)
SOUTH WEBSTER
Land area: 1.31sq. mi.
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WELCOMES YOU TO SCIOTO
COUNTY
You are new to Scioto County. You are probably
unsure of what you are going to do with your
time, where you could meet new friends. Why
not join RSVP?
ww.hiexpress.com/portsmouthoh
RSVP of Scioto County invites you, if you are 55
or over, to share your time and talents with
others from Scioto County. Our volunteers help
in schools, nursing homes, hospitals and many
non-profit and government agencies.
You are in charge of how much time you donate
to the community, but we help you find the right
match for your skills and interests to be most
beneficial to you and the organization you help.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR
SOMETHING MEANINGFUL?
VOLUNTEER NOW!
Scioto Christian Ministry, Inc is our sponsor and
we are a United Way agency. We receive state
funding through the Area Agency on Aging #7.
RSVP is a federal program, part of the Senior
Corps programs, monitored by the Corporation
for National and Community Service.
Check us out on our website:
www.rsvpscioto.org. We will be happy to send
you a brochure giving more details about our
agency. Give us a call at 740-354-3137 or email
us at rsvpscio@verizon.net.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Vicki Daily, Director
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Ramada Inn, 711 Second Street
Ameristay, Portsmouth
www.ramadainnportsmouth.com
www.portsmouthdaysinn.com
Shawnee Lodge & Golf Resort
Four Keys Motel, 2302 Scioto Trail
740-858-6621
www.fourkeys inn.com
Portsmouth • 740-354-7711
St. Rt. 125, W. Portsmouth •
www.shawneelodgeresort.com
Comfort Inn
8226 Ohio River Rd., Wheelersburg
3762 US 23, Portsmouth • 740-354-2851
Portsmouth • 740-354-2844
Royal Inn, 1600 Kendall Avenue, Portsmouth
740-353-4121
740-574-1046
Captains Quarters Bed & Breakfast
comfortinn-wheelersburg.com
6th St. Portsmouth
Days Inn, Wheelersburg
740-354-6609
740-574-8431
Com
8340 Ohio River Road, Wheelersburg
daysinnportsmouth.com
Super 8
4266 US Highway 23, Portsmouth
740-353-8880 • www.super8.com
Holiday Inn Express
5100 Old Scioto Trail, Portsmouth
740-353-3232
www.hiexpress.com/portsmouthoh
Downtown
www.captainsquartersportsmouth.
Riverview Bed & Breakfast
91 Riverview Drive, Franklin Furnace
740-355-4004 • www.riverhost.com
HAVE A BUSINESS YOU’D LIKE TO
ADVERTISE? CALL US FOR MORE
INFO @ 740.353.1116
Land area: 71.9sq. mi.
Population: 7,073
Males: 3,388
Females: 3,604
(48.5%)
(51.5%)
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Zip Code: 45663
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Median resident age: 35.2
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West Portsmouth School District.
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Average household size: 2.5
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•
Estimated median household income
in 2008: $32,895
Estimated median house or condo value
in 2008: $64,342
Most common first ancestries reported in
West Portsmouth:
© COPYRIGHT GOOGLE MAPS 2009
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United States or American (1326)
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German (676)
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English (337)
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Italian (191)
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Irish (557)
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French (100)
WEST PORTSMOUTH
STATISTICS
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STATISTICS
U
Population: 6,213
Males: 2,834
Females: 3,379
(45.60%)
(54.4%)
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Zip Code: 45694
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Median resident age: 39.0
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Wheelersburg School District
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Average household size: 2.4
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Estimated median household income
in 2007: $46,209
Estimated median house or condo value
in 2008: $125,147
Most common first ancestries reported in
Wheelersburg:
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United States or American (15.1%)
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German (21.4%)
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English (7.8%)
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Welsh (2.1%)
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Irish (11.5%)
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Dutch (1.9%)
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WHEELERSBURG
Land area: 5.81sq. mi.
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The Boneyfiddle District features
typical Victorian commercial row
architecture from the 1860-90’s.
Being one of the oldest
neighborhoods, offers visitors a , cafes
and glimpse of our history in both
structure and service. Antique shops
and retail outlets embrace the
significance of these century old
buildings. Whether looking for that
special treasure or quaint place to eat,
you can relax and enjoy the hospitality
of downtown Portsmouth and
Boneyfiddle. Visit
hostoricboneyfiddle.com for more info.
Boneyfiddle Gallery: Original Art, Prints
& Collectibles.
533 Second St.
Open Mon. - Sat.10:00am to 5:00pm.
740.353.8689
Boneyfiddle Tea Room:
Tea, Scones, Lunch, Desserts.
429 Second St.
740.353.7030
Primitive Corner
Antiques, Collectibles and more!
602 Second Street
Brew Pub:
Micro-Brewery & Restaurant.
224 Second St. 740.354.6106
Open 7 days 11:00am until 10:00pm.
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Market Street Cafe:
Dine in or carryout
Open Mon-Fri. 7:30am-5:30pm.
Sat. 9am-3pm
212-214 Market Street.
740.354.6020
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Costume Emporium Plus:
Costumes, Character Apps, Balloons.
617 Second St.
Open Mon. - Sat. 10:00am to 5:00pm.
740.353.9100
2nd St. DariCreme Dairy Bar:
Best Footers in Southern Ohio!
333 Second St. Open 7a-10p –
Season hours Open for Breakfast,
Lunch & Dinner. 740.354.1610
Ghosts In The Attic:
Antiques & Collectibles 7 Dealers.
543 Second St.
Mon-Sat 10:30am-5pm, Sun Noon5pm.
740.353.6111
Helen’s Bakery:
Fresh Baked Goods.
219 Market St.
Tues-Fri 8am-4 pm, Sat. 8am-2pm.
740.353.2620
Lil’s Quilt Shop
210 Market Street
740.353.4570
Journey Within & Different Daisy:
Books, Gifts, Health & Beauty Products,
515 Second St. M-12p-5p, Tu-Fri-10:30a5p, Sat-10:30a-4p. 740.351.0851
Market Street Hardware & Christmas Store:
Hardware, Lawn & Garden, Toys, Art
Supplies, Christmas items, etc.
21 Market St. / Open Mon-Sat 8am to 6pm.
740.456.5704
B-Sweet Chocolaterie
509 Second Street
Seasonal Hours
740.352.3300
Military Museum:
Uniforms, Medals, Helmets & More.
421 Front St.
Tour Groups Welcome. Call for
information 740.353.8066
Mr. Binn’s Antique Store:
Antiques, Estate Jewelry, Vintage Photos.
604 Second St.
Open Mon. - Sat.10:30am to 5:00pm.
740.353.2856
BJ Burgers:
Dine-in or Carry Out Available.
232 Second St.
Open Mon-Sat 8am-6pm.
740.353.2573
Ye Olde Lantern:
Good Food, From Steaks to Sandwiches,
Carry Out Available. 601 Second St.
Open Mon. - Sat. 11:00am to 10:00pm.
740.353.6638.
River Inn/Damon’s Restaurant:
Hotel Accommodations with Damon’s.
711 Second St, Downtown Portsmouth
Phone: 354-7711. Soon to be Holiday Inn
Remember When: Antiques,
Collectibles & Gifts.
540 Second St. Open
Mon. - Sat. 10:00am to
6:00pm, Sun. Noon to
5pm. Phone: 357-2506.
Scioto County Welcome Center:
Visitor information, Public Restrooms, Vending
342 2nd St. Open Mon. - Fri. 9am-5pm.
Hours subject to change during tourism season.
740.353.1116
Perfect Expressions:
Crafts & More.
631 Second St.
Open Mon. -Sat. 10:00am to 5:00pm.
740.353.7965 / 1019
Tom Russell Glass & Mirror:
Framing, Blenko, Glass, Mural Merchandise,
425 Front St.
Open Mon. -Sat. 10:00am to 5:00pm.
740.353.8066
Tootsies: Collectibles, Antiques & More.
602 Second St.
Open Mon-Sat 10a-5p. Closed Mondays.
740.354.2689.
Boneyfiddle Home & Garden Shop
Items for your home and garden!
511 Second Street 740.353.2564
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After The Game - Lucasville
DINING, EATING & SNACKING
740.259.3400
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American Restaurant - New Boston
740.456.8078
Brew Pub - Portsmouth
740.354.6106
Dick’s Pizza -Sciotoville
740.776.6231
Fork & Finger Café – Portsmouth
740.353.8500
Jade East - New Boston
740.0456.6211
Wharf – Portsmouth
740.353.1765
Happy Days Pizza – Portsmouth
East of Chicago Pizza – Burg
740.249.3886
740.574.4949
Hamburger Inn – Portsmouth
City Pizza – New Boston
740.353.9248
740.456.2025
Hickies Hamburger Inn
China City - Portsmouth
Toro Loco Mexican
Market Street Café - Portsmouth
New Boston - 740.456.9953
Franklin Furnace – 740.354.9988
7th St Portsmouth 740.354.0407
US 52 Portsmouth 740.355.7999
BJ’s Burgers - Portsmouth
740.351.0540
Melini’s Cucina – Portsmouth
740.353.3702
Ye Olde Lantern – Portsmouth
Mex-Itali Restaurant – W. Portsmouth
740.858.4521
Minix’s Pizza - W. Portsmouth
740.858.4493
Perry’s Pizza Barn – Sciotoville
740.776.6667
Spencer’s Station – Lucasville
740.353.6638
Buckeye Dairy Bar – W. Portsmouth
740.858.2476
Gatti’s Pizza - Portsmouth
740.354.6020
Penn Station - Portsmouth
740.353.8300
Jim Dandy – Portsmouth
740.354.2610
2nd St Dairy Crème – Portsmouth
740.354.1610
Bella Fonte - Rosemount
740.351.0603
Giovanni’s Pizza
Portsmouth - 740.355.3622
Rosemount - 740.353.5374
740.353.4000
Sciotoville - 740.776.2191
Pop’s Place – Wheelersburg
Lucasville - 740.259.3660
740.353.1116
740.259.3005
Pizza Pub – Portsmouth
740.354.1729
Port City Café - Portsmouth
740.355.9015
Fred’s Restaurant – Wheelersburg
740.574.2507
Scioto Ribber - Portsmouth
740.353.9329
Shake Shoppe - New Boston
740.456.6771
Shawnee State Resort - W. Portsmouth
740.858.6621
740.456.9953
Wheelersburg - 740.574.9393
Golden Corral – New Boston
740.456.8306
ART/HISTORY
BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT
RADIO & TELEVISON
vrcfa.org / sopaa.org
connectohio.com
mainstreetportsmouthohio.org
wnxtradio.com
Ohio Arts Council
Ohio Dept. of Development
odod.state.oh.us
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
The Breeze 107.5
oac.state.oh.us
Ohio Historical Society
CITY OF PORTSMOUTH
Vern Riffe Center For The Arts
ohiohistory.org
Ohio Humanities
COMMUNITY LINKS
ohiohumanities.org
Southern Ohio Museum
somacc.com
ATTRACTIONS
Connect Ohio
Mayor’s Office
portsmouth.org
Chamber of Commerce
portsmouth.org
Shawnee Lodge & Golf Resort
shawneelodgeresort.com
The Southern Ohio Opry
southernohioopry.com
Boneyfiddle Historic District
historicboneyfiddle.com
Anderson Sporting Clays
claytargetsonline.com
Ohio Bikeways
dot.state.oh.us/bike
Birding Trails
appalachiandiscovery.com
Tour of the Scioto River Valley
tosrv.org
Ben’s Happy Trails
benshappytrails.com
KC Raceway:
kc-raceway.com
Portsmouth Raceway Park
portsraceway.com
Miss Ohio USA
missohiousa.com
Wheelersburg Cinema
burgcinema.com
Portsmouth Cinemas
republictheatres.com
Ohio Fairs & Festivals Assn.
ofea.org
Rarden Deer Festival
rardendeerfest.com
River Days Festival
riverdays.org
portsmouthareajaycees.org
GENEALOGY
Scioto County
COLLEGES/SCHOOLS
Shawnee State University
shawnee.edu
Daymar College
daymarcollege.edu
Scioto Co. Joint Voc. School
scjvs.com
Wheelersburg Schools
burg.k12.oh.us
Valley Schools
valley.k12.oh.us/district
New Boston Schools
newboston.k12.oh.us
Northwest Schools
northwest.k12.oh.us
Bloom Vernon Schools
bv.k12.oh.us
Clay Local Schools
clay.k12.oh.us
Green Schools
green.k12.oh.us
Minford Schools
minford.k12.oh.us
Portsmouth City Schools
portsmouth.k12.oh.us
Sciotoville Community School
east.k12.oh.us
Portsmouth West
west.k12.oh.us
WNXT 99.3 – This Mix
wzzz.com
WPAY 104.1
wpay.com
WTZP – The Zone
watchthezone.com
WQCW
tristatescw.com
Portsmouth Area Jaycees
Al Oliver - ML Baseball
al-oliver.com
Main Street Portsmouth
REALTORS
scioto.org
sciotohomes.com
HOSPITAL
Century 21
Southern Ohio Medical Center
somc.org
Kings Daughters Medical Center
kdmc.com
LIBRARY
Portsmouth Public Library
Yourppl.org
NEWSPAPERS/INFORMATION
The Portsmouth Daily Times
portsmouth-dailytimes.com
The Community Common
communitycommon.com
The Ironton Tribune
irontontribune.com
Ashland Daily Independent
dailyindependent.com
The Scioto Voice
thesciotovoice.com
The Lewis County Herald
lewiscountyherald.com
River Cities Magazine
century21empirerealty.com
Real Estate Gallery
realestategallery.com
SCIOTO COUNTY:
Scioto County
sciotocountyohio.com
Extension Office
scioto.osu.edu
United Way
uwsciotocounty.org
TOURISM
State of Ohio:
ohiotourism.com
Scioto County
ohiorivertourism.org
Ohio Appalachian Country
appalachianohio.com
Ohio Byways
www.ohiobyways.com
TRANSPORTATION:
State of Ohio
rivercitiesezine.com
dot.state.oh.us
News On-Line
Buckeye Traffic
getyournewshere.com
www.buckeyetraffic.org
Greater Ports Regional Airport
Airnav.com/airport/KPMH
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ARCADES
Party Pros –
Formerly Adventure Kingdom
ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE
Wheelersburg, 740.574.2525
Shawnee State Park
Rt. 125, 740.858.4561
City Limits Family Fun Center
New Boston, 740.456.2489
CAMPING/HIKING
Brush Creek State Forest
Portsmouth, 740.354.5243
Shawnee State Marina
West Portsmouth, 740.858.5061
FITNESS
Portsmouth Cinema
Portsmouth, 740.355.0817
RACING
KC Raceway Park
Chillicothe www.kc-raceway.com
SOMC Life Center 3 Locations:
Portsmouth Raceway Park
Portsmouth, 740.356.7650
www.portsraceway.com
Wheelersburg,
Lucasville,
Portsmouth, 740.354.3278
HORSE RIDING/RENTALS
Ohio Horse Park
Rt. 73, Rarden, 740.372.3194
Fitness World
Wheelersburg,
Franklin Furnace, 740.355.8789
Lazy Village Campground & RV Park
Ladies Tan & Tone
Ben’s Happy Trails
US 52, Portsmouth, 740.858.2409
Ben’s Happy Trails
Otway, 740.372.2702
www.benshappytrails.com
Cliff’s Lake
Sciotoville, 740.776.1010
Riverfront Camping Area
Portsmouth, 740.354.8807
Wolford’s Landing Campground
Sciotoville. 740.776.9956
Wayne National Forest
US 93, Ironton, 740.534.6500
FISHING
Bloom Lake
S. Webster, 740.778.9213
Cliff’s Lake
Sciotoville, 740.776.1010
Shawnee State Park
Portsmouth 740.355.1700
FItness Plus
Portsmouth, 740.354.2348
BOWLING
City Limits Family Fun Center
New Boston, 740.456.2489
Rainbow Lanes
Portsmouth, 740.353.9122
Sunset Lanes
Portsmouth, 740.353.9125
GOLF
Elk’s Country Club
McDermott, 740.259.6241
Little Scioto Golf Course
Wheelersburg, 740.776.9976
Shawnee State Golf Course
US 52, Friendship, 740.858.6681
Friendship, 740.858.6681
Kentucky Fishing
The Lakes Golf & Pro Shop
http://kygeonet.ky.gov
Ohio Fishing
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us
BOATING
Anchor Pad Boat Club
Portsmouth, 740.354.2792
Holiday Point Marina
Franklin Furnace, 740.354.9779
Shawnee State Park
Hwy 125, 740.858-.6625
SKATING
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Shawnee Boat Club
Skatlan
Wheelersburg, 740.574.8000
South Shore, KY, 606.932.4266
MASSAGE
Relaxation Station
Portsmouth, 740.354.2133
Luv Nails & Hair Day Spa
Sciotoville, 740.776.7076
MOVIES
Wheelersburg Cinema, Wheelersburg,
740.574.8620
Scioto Breeze Drive-In Theater
Lucasville, April – October
740.259.2881
Otway, 740.372.2702
www.benshappytrails.com
HUNTING & OUTDOOR SUPPLIES
Anderson Sporting Clays & Hunting
Lucasville, 740.259.5211
Ohio Hunting
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us
Kentucky Hunting
http://kygeonet.ky.gov
Lock Stock & Barrel Gun Shop
New Boston, 740.456.6700
Shawnee State Park
Friendship, 740.858.6681
JJR Gun Shop
Portsmouth, 740.353.8419
THEATER & MUSIC
Portsmouth Community Orchestra
Portsmouth, 740.858.1174
Portsmouth Little Theatre
Portsmouth, 740.353.7034
Southern Ohio Museum
Portsmouth, 740.354.5629
Vern Riffe Center For The Arts
Portsmouth, 740.351.3600
Southern Ohio Light Opera
740.354.3205
Southern Ohio Opry
State Route 348, 740.259.1195
RAMADA INN BANQUET CENTER
Six Meetings Rooms Provide Accommodations for up to 200 People with a Menu Ranging from Light to Full Course
MEETING SPACE & RENTALS
Dinners. We also have an enclosed pool with over 6000 square feet, a perfect party spot! Info: 740.354.7711.
NILE TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY BUILDING
The Nile Township Community Building can seat 125 people. The building is first come – first serve and you must
call ahead for reservations. Phone 740.858.4777.
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
Seats 30. More info, call 740.353.3232.
COMFORT INN
Is a 52 room hotel with an indoor pool located just 3 miles from Portsmouth. Their meeting
room can accommodate 75 people. Call 740.574.1046.
SUPER 8
Seats 45. More info, call 740.353.8880.
DAYS INN CONFERENCE ROOM
The newly remodeled hotel has a conference/meeting room that can accommodate 125 people. In addition, there is
a full service restaurant located inside the hotel with catering abilities. Phone 740.354.2851.
SHAWNEE STATE PARK & RESORT 63,000 Acre State Forest & Resort has a variety of meeting rooms. Our
Facilities are capable of accommodating groups of up to 400 people for banquets, 200 for classroom and 300 for
receptions. Lobby Areas are Available for Displays, Receptions & Certain Meal Functions. 740.858.6621.
THE PORTSMOUTH BREWING COMPANY
Unique atmosphere with full catering restaurant on premises, along with micro-brewery. Can seat 400+ Call 740.354.6106.
THE FRIENDS CENTER
Is an 8000 sq. ft. facility with a platform. The Center can be divided into three equally sized meeting/banquet rooms. A licensed
commercial kitchen is available for use by caterers as well as 500 place settings of china and silverware. Call 740.356.6160.
SOUTHERN OHIO MUSEUM
Is located in the heart of downtown Portsmouth.
The elegantly remodeled museum has served as a
center for cultural activities of all kinds, including
100 seat theater capacity. Features a catering
kitchen with warming & cooling capabilities,
Maximum Seating 100. Call 740.354.5629.
SCIOTO CO. WELCOME CENTER
The Welcome Center has 550sq ft and can cater
to 275 People. Great for Weddings or Business
meetings. Kitchen and WiFi Available
Call 740.353.7647
THE RIVERVIEW BED & BREAKFAST
Convenient location yet secluded & quiet with a
breathtaking view of the Ohio River. Great for the
business traveler. For Info call 888.388.8439.
AMERICAN LEGION HALL
The hall has 4,408 square Feet of exhibit space and
seats 450 for meals or 400 with a dance floor. The
hall is handicapped accessible and equipped with a
full catering kitchen! 740.353.3030.
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ASSOCIATIONS/FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
MONDAY
TUESDAY
ROTARTY
12pm @ SSU Sodexho Ballroom
Portsmouth
Kiwanis Housing Community Room
KIWANIS
MASONIC LODGE
6pm 2nd & 4th Mondays
WESTERN SUN LODGE #91
@ Lucasville Public Library
728 & Fairground Road
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
KIWANIS
KIWANIS – NINTH DIVISION
MASONIC LODGE
11:45a @ 3727 Rhodes Ave New Boston
11:45a @ Damon’s on 2nd St Portsmouth
Robert Lucas Road Lucasville
Contact William Gundlah 740.259.3315
7pm on weeks of the full moon
Wheelersburg
Contact Jasper Jordan 740.876.4450
MASONIC LODGE AURORA #48
7pm 1st Mondays
602 Chillicothe St Portsmouth
Contact Wm. Carson 740.353.2690
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
KIWANIS – NINTH DIVISION
12p 1st, 3rd & 5th Saturdays
Ponderosa in Wheelersburg
MASONIC LODGE – ROME #535
7pm 1st Saturdays
Conact George O’neal 740.858.2280
MASONIC LODGE – NAUVOO #769
7pm 3rd Saturdays – 1356 4th St.
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LUCASVILLE #465
7p 3rd Thursdays
SUNDAY
MILITARY MUSEUM
The Boneyfiddle Military Museum Inc. is a nonprofit
Museum that contains displays of military uniforms,
equipment, awards and numerous other artifacts of our
country’s military endeavors.
Hours: April - November: Saturday and Sunday Noon 3:30 pm or by appointment. December thru March, by
appointment only.
Admission $2.00 per
person. Special rates for
larger groups. Tour
groups always welcome.
The Museum opened its
doors on Memorial Day
2004. The museum is
dedicated to honoring
all our veterans and
military service persons
who have helped preserve
the freedom of this
country.
For more info call
740.353.8066
or the Visitors Bureau
740.353.1116.
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Don’t Miss this year’s
THE SCIOTO COUNTY FAIR!
History of the Floodwall Murals
2,000 years of History, 2,000 feet of Art best
describes the Floodwall Murals. The idea first
came to resident Dr. Lois R. Chaboudy in 1992
after viewing the murals of Steubenville, Ohio.
Researching the muralist’s that did the
Steubenville murals, the name Robert Dafford
kept coming up. After much discussion, Dr.
Chaboudy and his wife Ava wanted someone that
could tell a story and bring the history of
Southern Ohio to life. From the early mound
builders to early settlers to local figure, Robert
Dafford has brought history to life.
The Floodwall Murals amazes and attract tourist
while educating and instilling a sense of pride
and gratitude to the residents of Scioto County.
Since finishing the first mural in May 1993, 57
more murals have been completed through the
years. By 2002, the Floodwall Murals became the
largest known work of art by a single artist.
The Murals Project, privately funded by
donations, continues with the painting of the
Ohio River Scenic Byways on the front of the
Scioto County Welcome Center in 2009.
See them online now @
portsmouthohiomurals.com
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