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Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway

The Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway is more than a road, it’s a journey into America’s transportation history with more than mere pictures and stories, but also historical sites galore. The Whitewater River Valley is waiting for you to drive its roads, hike its trails, or paddle its waters while enjoying its beautiful scenery, charming towns, recreational offerings, and so much more. In fact, there’s so much to see and do here that we’re thinking of changing our name to the Whitewater Canal Scenic DOway. The Byway’s Canal Route mirrors the settlement of the Whitewater River Valley beginning on the Ohio River in Lawrenceburg and winding north to Hagerstown. More than a single route, this Byway has a bonus with three additional driving loops to help you discover the richness of the entire valley, not just the historic canal route.

This is where Indiana began with Native American settlements and the hunting grounds of the Miami and Shawnee tribes. Their trails up the twin forks of the Whitewater River were followed by pioneers and trailblazers seeking space and prosperity. Many roads and highways still follow these familiar routes.

As the Northwest Territory was opened to settlement, farmers were seeking better and faster ways to move their products to markets back east. When the Erie Canal opened in 1825, “canal fever” gripped the Great

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Lakes region and numerous river communities dreamed of a canal system that would crisscross the heartland. The Whitewater Canal was created to connect the Ohio River to east central Indiana. Initial funding was provided by the Indiana General Assembly as part of the 1836 Mammoth Internal Improvement Act which supported canals, roads and a railroad. The design of the canal called for a 76-mile route starting at Nettle Creek near Hagerstown and following the Whitewater River’s West Fork to Connersville, Brookville, and Harrison, Ohio, and then turning back to Lawrenceburg on the Ohio River. The canal’s design was quite ambitious as it required 56 locks, seven dams, and several aqueducts to accommodate the 491-foot drop or 6.7 feet per mile. In comparison, the Erie Canal’s descent was 1.7 feet per mile while the Wabash and Erie Canal was only 1 foot per mile.

The State of Indiana started construction on the canal at Lawrenceburg in 1836. The first boat arrived in Brookville in 1839. Construction was suspended shortly thereafter due to budget problems and wasn’t resumed until 1842 under the leadership of a new private company – White Water Valley Canal Company. The canal was completed to Laurel in 1843 and boats were arriving in Connersville in 1845. The financially strapped company borrowed money from a Cincinnati financier to complete the canal to Cambridge City in 1846. A private group of investors formed the Hagerstown Canal Company to finish the last eight miles from Cambridge City to Hagerstown in 1847. Upon its completion, the Whitewater Canal cost nearly $1.2 million or $15,000 per mile. Meanwhile, another group of investors built the Cincinnati and Whitewater Canal from Cincinnati to Harrison, Ohio and connected to the Whitewater Canal in 1843.

A major flood in 1847 severely damaged the canal and permanently closed the portion from Cambridge City to Hagerstown and from Harrison to Lawrenceburg. Additional floods in 1848, 1850, and 1852 caused extensive

Tips for Traveling the Byway

LOOK FOR RED – The sites directly on the Byway’s or Loop’s designated routes will be titled in orange. LOOK FOR BLUE – As you travel through a town or city, there will be many sites to see so those off the route will be marked in blue.

LOOK FOR Off-the-Trail – These are significant sites farther away from the Byway and Loops, but might be worth a visit, depending upon your interests. LOOK FOR WEBLINKS - Several sites along the Byway have websites with more information–hours, days of operation or their own brochures. So, click and connect, and plan ahead for your visit.

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damage that led to the canal’s abandonment in 1856. Seven years later, the Indianapolis and Cincinnati Railroad purchased the canal and laid the rails on the towpath. A stretch of the canal from Milton through Connersville continued to provide hydropower into the mid-20th century.

While the canal era lasted less than 30 years, elements of the canal have been used ever since. And many canal structures still exist throughout the region. Along the Byway, you’ll see lock ruins, get to ride a canal boat through the only covered wooden aqueduct left in the country and visit an operating grist mill in Metamora, a historic canal town which still feels like 1838.

Common lore has it that fathers and sons went to the Civil War on boats and came home on trains. Today, the Whitewater Valley Railroad’s excursion train will take you on a scenic ride from Connersville to Metamora. And, since it’s built right on the canal’s towpath you can see canal ruins only visible from the tracks.

In the northern reaches of the valley you can get an inside look at the region’s rich automotive heritage in Richmond and Connersville, once called “Little Detroit.” Horses and buggies, gave way to farm equipment, automobiles, and busses. See the old cars in local museums, see their manufacturing sites, and the change in the landscape brought on by the roads, bridges, highways, and interstates of the automobile era.

Today, we are a more mobile society with everything and everywhere within reach. It’s interesting that many are seeking ways to get away from it all. If you find enjoyment in the great outdoors, the Byway offers hiking, biking, and paddling trails that help you slow down to relax or play. There’s also great camping, fishing, and horseback riding available. Golfers will find courses for all skill levels. In the winter, there’s skiing and tubing. Off-roaders and racing enthusiasts can get their thrills in the Valley.

The Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway takes some time to explore and you can choose when, where, and how you do it––from a one-day excursion, a long weekend, or an extended adventure––but make sure to do it.

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Experience the Byway The Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway follows the the route of the historic Whitewater Canal up the western portion of the Whitewater River Valley. And while the drive along the primary route takes you on scenic highways and features the area’s rich transportation history, we would be selling you short if we didn’t share the rest of the Valley with you. With the Byway’s four routes, sister byways, and historic corridors you can explore more than 200 sites across 300+ miles. Along with the historic Canal Route, the additional loops will take you through small towns and cities, along the Whitewater’s East Fork and Brookville Lake, along the Old National Road, into the “Village of the Spires,” and even to the real-life home of the movie Hoosiers. There are also Off-the-Trail sites to add interest to your travels.

It wouldn’t be a real road trip without enticing restaurants, interesting landmarks, small towns and fun things to see and do. So, click on the weblinks to get more details about sites, and connect to local tourism bureaus to round out your trip with food and lodging.

Traveling the DOway isn’t about seeing its sites through a windshield. So, stop in our charming cities and towns, take a walking tour and explore the valley on foot and at a slower pace.

This digital driving guide can help you plan the trip you want to take. We’ve provided site descriptions, photographs, and travel-friendly directions to take you through the region. Print the pages you want or download them into your smartphone. Just choose your route, grab your camera, hop in your car, and make a little history of your own. Go on, enjoy the Whitewater Canal Scenic DOway!

The valley offers great bed-and-breakfasts or traditional lodging, inviting restaurants, and an opportunity to experience the rhythm of the Whitewater River. Whether you stay on the Canal Route or venture off onto its three loops, you’ll find that a trip though the valley can truly refresh the soul.

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Whitewater River Valley Driving Guide Map

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Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway...! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! You ChooseYou can do it all or pick any part you wish. With the Byway’s digital driving guide you can choose between the Canal Route or the three designated Byway Loops. Spend time on the Presidential Pathways Scenic Byway or head to the Historic Michigan Road Corridor for a bonus excursion. As in the early days, this is where all the roads meet, so there are four state and national scenic byways that intersect the Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway. You can stay on the trail or venture off through the country knowing that if you are in the Whitewater Valley, you’re never far from a mapped route or a fun-filled adventure.

So, click on the name of the route or routes you want to explore and then print or download what you you need. The beautiful, rolling hills of the Whitewater Valley are ideal for getting away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, which also means that cell phone and internet service is spotty. So plan ahead, but don’t be afraid to ask people for help, they’re a friendly sort.

Canal RouteOn this 78-mile drive, you will follow the route of the historic Whitewater Canal. The Canal Route begins in Lawrenceburg at the Ohio River and winds up through hills and valleys before straightening and flattening at its completion in Hagerstown. Don’t just drive it. Park the car and explore the Valley on foot and at a different pace. From the Canal Route, head off in many directions on one of its three loops or sister byways.

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East Fork Loop (Loop 1)While the Canal followed the West Fork of the Whitewater River, the East Fork was bustling as well. On this 46-mile trip starting in Cambridge City, you will travel on the National Road, the nation’s first “interstate” road. You’ll visit charming towns and historic cities and take in the beauty of Brookville Lake before arriving in Brookville.

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Oldenburg-Batesville Loop (Loop 2)This 35-mile loop will take you through the hills and valleys that look much like they did when the white settlers arrived. You’ll see charming towns linked to their religious and German heritage. It’s a great opportunity to roll down the windows, slow down, and explore the natural beauty of the Valley.Oldenburg-

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Dearborn-Ripley Loop (Loop 3)Starting in Lawrenceburg, this 47-mile loop shows off many homes built by the Valley’s early industrialists in their desire to work and live near the Ohio River. You’ll see early educational institutions and visit the town whose Indiana story became a national treasure in the movie Hoosiers. The circular trip concludes in Greendale in the shadows of the world’s largest whiskey distillery and its history in the Valley.

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Historic Michigan Road CorridorAn extended route into the far western reaches of the region, this 107-mile journey takes you on circuitous route before arriving at the Historic Michigan Road. This was the state’s first north-south road built to complement the east-west National Road. This route takes you along Ripley County’s section of the Michigan Road and some interesting Off-the-Trail sites. You can also visit the Historic Michigan Road website to learn more about the entire route.

Presidential Pathways Scenic Byway A state scenic byway that traces the lives of two U.S. presidents from southwestern Ohio. William Henry Harrison (9th President) and his grandson, Benjamin Harrison (23rd President). The elder Harrison is buried in Cleves, Ohio. The Ohio-state byway extends 47 miles from the Ohio River area to Hueston Woods State Park north of beautiful Oxford, Ohio. Considered a sister byway to the Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway, the two connect in West Harrison/Harrison just as two canals did nearly 170 years ago.

Ohio River Scenic BywayThis 943-mile, history-rich byway meanders along the Ohio River banks, hugging its shoreline and offering almost continuous views of the river through Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. The history of the Ohio is found both in rural landscapes and quaint river communities, covering periods from Native American habitation through western settlement, affecting transportation patterns and industrialization. It intersects the Whitewater Canal Byway in Lawrenceburg.

Indiana’s Historic PathwaysFirst tread by the hoofs of bison, Indiana's Historic Pathways has since become a route for pioneer exploration, stagecoach travel, and, finally, modern highways. The 250-mile route begins in Lawrenceburg along US 50, which it shares with the Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway, and also in New Albany following US 150 until they meet in Shoals and travel to historic Vincennes. Drive along the Pathways and you'll be treated to rural countryside, rolling hills, memorable historic districts, peaceful forests, and to a fuller understanding of Indiana's past.

Historic National RoadThe 824-mile Historic National Road connected the eastern seaboard in Maryland to the western interior in Illinois. The Byway carries the highest national designation as an All-American Road and is called “The Road that Built the Nation.” In Indiana, 156 miles stretch across the state from Richmond to Terre Haute. It shares a route with the Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway’s East Fork Loop.

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Canal RouteWhitewater Canal Scenic BywayOn this 78-mile drive, travelers will follow the route of the historic Whitewater Canal. The Canal Route begins in Lawrenceburg at the Ohio River and winds up through hills and valleys to Brookville, Metamora, and Laurel before leveling out north of Connersville. Then its covers the short stretch to Cambridge City and its completion in Hagerstown. Don’t just drive it. Park the car and explore the Valley on foot and at a different pace.

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Indiana’s fourth oldest city, it was founded in 1802. The next major settlement down the Ohio River from Cincinnati, Lawrenceburg was a center of the flat boat trade for people and agricultural products moving up and down the Great Miami River from Ohio and the Whitewater River from southeastern Indiana. The area’s abundance of grain and river access led to the city’s rise as a distillery center and earned its nickname as “Whiskey City USA.” The Ohio River still sets the rhythm for the region here. Barges filled with coal, grain, and other products constantly flow up and down the river as it winds its way through America’s heartland. Towns and people get tighter here as the valleys narrow and the river is lined by a succession of towns somewhat indistinguishable from each other. Yet, each has its own identity if you slow down enough to notice. The Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway starts here as did its namesake canal. The Byway intersects the Ohio River Scenic Byway, and Indiana’s Historic Pathways Scenic Byway in Lawrenceburg as all three use U.S. 50, once called the Atlantic-Pacific Highway connecting New York City with Los Angeles.

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DirectionsStart at US 50 and

Walnut Street. Take Walnut Street SE (toward the river) 0.5m.

Levee Walk/Bicentennial Memorial GateThis beautiful space was created in 2002 to celebrate the city’s founding. A three-plaque series pays tribute to founder Samuel Vance and the flatboat which brought early families and their belongings to this river community and its valley.

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Walk to the Levee Walk and turn left (up river) and go 500 feet to marker.

Whitewater Canal Terminus Erected in 1966, this marker designates the southern terminus of the 76-mile long Whitewater Canal that spurred development in region.

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Did you know?Before the 1926 federal highway numbering system was initiated,

key routes or “auto trails” had descriptive names. US 50

through Lawrenceburg was the Atlantic-Pacific Highway

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Directions92 Walnut StreetGo back on Walnut Street two blocks NW to the southeast corner of Walnut and High Street.

Hunt House HotelThe first building on this site was a tavern built in 1812. In 1817, Jesse Hunt erected a hotel, Indiana’s first three-story, brick building. Subsequent buildings served travelers until closing in 1988. The current structure was saved from demolition

and now serves as headquarters for United Community Bank. A plaque on the building tells the building’s complete history.

Modes of Transportation MarkerA plaque on the adjacent corner of the Hunt House building tells the story of the city’s key role in railroad development in Indiana and the west.

RecreationThe trailhead is at the

Levee Walk at the Bicentennial Gate heading downriver to connect with the Aurora segment.

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DirectionsReverse directions

and see the marker on the way back to the Memorial Gate.

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Abraham Lincoln SpeechNewly-elected president Lincoln gave a pre-inaugural speech from a train platform on his way to his swearing-in ceremonies in Washington, DC in 1861.

DirectionsTurn left onto High Street, go one block and turn right onto Vine Street. Go one block to West William Street and turn left. Go 1/2 block and depot is on the left before Mary Avenue.

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Lawrenceburg Trail This paved rail-trail sits atop a former NYC rail line and follows an active CSX rail line along the scenic Ohio River. Connects to the Aurora Trail.

Lawrenceburg RR DepotThe B& O Railroad, one Indiana’s first railroads, built a depot here in the early 1900s. In 2007, it was purchased and converted into a portion of the Lawrenceburg Public Library. Open to the public.

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Directions508 West High Street

Same location

Angevine Log CabinThis log cabin was built by James Angevine in 1820 and was his second in Lawrenceburg. He was born in New York City and became a successful grocer before moving to this county in 1818 where he purchased 1,100 acres of land in York Township. The Dearborn County Historical Society is the cabin’s caretaker. Open to the public.

Directions508 West High

StreetGo one block to High Street turn right (SW) and go 0.2m.

Vance-Tousey HouseSet apart by its soaring spiral staircase and grand riverfront façade, the house, built by Lawrenceburg’s founder, Samuel Vance in 1818, is considered one of the finest examples of Federal-style architecture in the State of Indiana. It now serves as home to the Dearborn County Historical Society. Open to the public.

Dearborn County CourthouseThe present courthouse was built in 1873. It is the third structure on this site (1810, 1828, 1873). For a period from 1836 to 1844, the county seat was relocated to the town of Wilmington.

Directions215 West High Street

Turn left (SE) on Mary Avenue and Courthouse is on the right.

Directions290 West Eads Parkway

Take Front Street (behind cabin) NE 0.6m to 1st Street. Turn left and then turn right on Main Street for one block to the Park.

Eads Park - Lawrenceburg’s GovernorsA memorial and a historical marker in the park honor two of Indiana’s governors born in the city. Albert Gallatin Porter was the 18th governor serving from 1881-1885. Winfield Taylor Durbin served from 1901-1905 as Indiana’s 24th governor.

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Dearborn-Ripley Loop (Loop 3)This scenic 47-mile loop starts and ends in Lawrenceburg at the intersection of US 50 and Main Street. Head west on US 50 to Aurora then onto Moores Hill, Milan, and Greendale. You’ll see historic homes, stop by an early college, learn about Hoosier Hysteria (basketball) and the region’s whiskey distilling heritage.

RecreationThe trailhead

begins at the entrance to Hollywood Casino.

Greendale Trail Paved rail-trail which sits atop a former NYC rail line and follows an active CSX rail line along the scenic Ohio River. The 1.2m trail goes from Greendale to Hardinsburg.

Dearborn-Ripley Loop

Lawrenceburg Historic Architecture TourA downloadable/online guide provides pictures and stories of 33 significant structures in a 17-block area of downtown Lawrenceburg, some of which are included here. The Beecher Presbyterian Church (left) is included on the tour.

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Recreation777 Hollywood Blvd.Lawrenceburg, IN 47025888-274-6797www.hollywoodindiana.com

HOLLYWOOD CASINOExperience the excitement of playing over 3,200 slots, 41 poker tables, or 89 game tables. Situated on the Ohio River, the floating hotel also offers casual to fine dining and entertainment.

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890 Rudolph WayLawrenceburg, IN 47025(812) 539-4949(513) 564-8080www.competitionracing.net

Competition Go-Kart RacingEnjoy high-speed European go-kart racing on a 950-ft. track at this upscale indoor racing center, where the precision karts can reach speeds of up to 35 miles per hour! In addition to open racing for adults and youths (certain restrictions apply). the facility offers special corporate and group events. Helmets, driving suits and safety rules are always provided to racers in order to maintain an environment of safety and fun.

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From Lawrenceburg ! to New Trenton

A bit of history... HardinsburgAn early flatboat landing, this village was named for Henry Hardin who settled here in 1796. Hardinsburg held promise of being a bigger shipping port than Lawrenceburg until that fateful morning when the Great Miami River decided to change her course leaving Hardinsburg high and dry. With the river now a mile and a half from town, the residents of Hardinsburg looked hopefully to the coming of the Whitewater Canal through their village. Canal Locks 1 and 2 were located near Hardinsburg.

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351 E. Eads Parkway (US 50)Lawrenceburg, IN 47025(812) 539-4700www.competitionracing.net

Lawrenceburg SpeedwayLocated at the Dearborn County Fairgrounds, the Lawrenceburg Speedway is famous among area racing enthusiasts who flock to the track on Saturday nights for sprint car, modified and pure stock racing on the 3/8 mile oval. Motorcycle races are held on Friday nights. Track season is May through October.

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Directions19347 State Line Road

From the Park, take US 50 east 0.2m to SR 1 (Belleview Ave.). Turn left 0.4m, then right onto Oberting Road (Byway route), proceed 2.6m to State Line Road, marker on NW corner.

Off-the-trailTake US 50 East/Eads Parkway from Eads Park 2.1m to Walnut Street in Hardinsburg. Turn onto Walnut Street and turn left at Main Street and continue to Oxbow’s entrance.

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Oxbow, Inc. Wetlands Nature PreserveOver 1,100 acres of protected wetlands provide a wildlife haven in the Great Miami floodplain on the shores of the Ohio River. The “oxbow” was created when floodwaters changed the river’s course in the 1800s. Open to the public.

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21010 State Line RoadLawrenceburg, IN 47025(513) 333-0333http://www.sugarridgegc.com

Sugar Ridge Golf CourseThe 18-hole public golf course is 6,106 yards long from the longest tees. With many rolling hills and narrow, winding greens, the course is sure to test any golfer's ability while remaining fun to play at the same time.

DirectionsContinue east on

US 50 for 1.1m. Turn left on Lawrenceburg Road to follow the Byway.

Elizabethtown, Ohio An early stopover for drovers taking their livestock

to market in Cincinnati. Once home to several businesses. Today, the American Discovery

Trail, the only coast-to-coast, non-motorized recreational trail, splits here with the Northern Midwest Route heading to Oxford and into Indiana near Richmond on its way to

Lake Michigan. The Southern Midwest Route heads west to Lawrenceburg then traces the Ohio

River downstream across Indiana.

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1st Principal Meridian Marker A stone pillar was placed here November 27, 1838 to mark the 1st Principal Meridian line used for public land surveys under the system designed by Thomas Jefferson. It also serves as the Indiana-Ohio state line marker and was on the right bank of the Whitewater Canal as it crossed the state line.

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Presidential Pathways Scenic Byway A state scenic byway that traces the lives of two U.S. presidents from southwestern Ohio. William Henry Harrison (9th President) and his grandson, Benjamin Harrison (23rd President). The elder Harrison is buried in Cleves, Ohio. The 47-mile byway travels from the Ohio River area to Hueston Woods State Park north of beautiful Oxford, Ohio. Considered a sister byway to the Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway, the two connect in West Harrison/Harrison just as the canal did nearly 170 years ago. A complete route guide is available here. A quick 11.7-mile loop will let you visit Shawnee Lookout Park, President William Henry Harrison’s Tomb overlooking the Ohio River and the Whitewater Canal Tunnel in Cleves. Click here to jump to those sites at the beginning of the Presidential Pathways Byway Route.

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Bridge RoadHarrison, OH 45030(513) 353-4770www.greenacrescanoe.com

Green Acres Canoe and Kayak RentalsOn the site of the former Long Island Beach Amusement Park, people now

venture into the Whitewater River for canoeing, kayaking, tubing, and rafting. Also on site are picnic areas and a miniature golf course. Pick between 3-mile and 8-mile trips.

A bit of history... Old Harrison Bridge

During the Civil War, Morgan’s Raiders left a path of destruction across Indiana and Ohio in 1863 and burned the wooden bridge over the Whitewater River to slow the pursuit of the Union Army. A suspension bridge was built as a replacement and it remained in use until it fell during the 1913 flood. The bridge crossed the river at the Ohio-Indiana state line adjacent to Canal Junction. For more pictures, visit Green Acres Canoe Rentals.

DirectionsProceed north on Lawrenceburg Road 7.2m. Cross the river, the marker is at NW corner of next intersection with Campbell Road on the left.

West Harrison-Harrison Canal JunctionA two-sided marker shows the location of the junction of the Whitewater Canal and the Cincinnati and Whitewater Canal improving the connectivity between Indiana and the important Cincinnati markets.

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Settlers arrived in the Harrison area in the early 1800s. Most were Revolutionary War veterans or others lured by the promises of abundant forested land located within the network of navigable rivers flowing to the Ohio. Othneil Looker, a leading citizen, built a home of lumber in 1804 and set about providing instruction in reading and writing to his fellow settlers. He eventually served as the fifth governor of Ohio in 1814. By 1810, the four blocks of the original town centering on the intersection of

Market (now Harrison Ave.) and Walnut Streets were platted. The town has been called Harrison since 1814, in honor of

General William Henry Harrison (later president), a resident of nearby North Bend.

The electric railway came from Cincinnati through Anderson's Ferry, cutting off at Valley Junction and coming up the Whitewater Valley along Kilby and Campbell Roads into Harrison. The main line went to Lawrenceburg and Aurora. The Harrison terminal was at the corner of Harrison Avenue and State Street. The first car came into town July 4, 1900, and the last went out November 30, 1930. Located on a main route, Harrison Pike was the earliest road, followed by US 52, and today’s Interstate 74 connecting Cincinnati and Indianapolis.

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Kaiser Mill/Hardware Originally built ca. 1840 as a hydraulic powered flour mill on the Whitewater Canal. The mill was converted to steam in 1879 and operated as a mill from 1840 to 1950. It is presently operated as Kaiser Hardware.

Directions201 North State Street

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A bit of history...

John Hunt Morgan Heritage TrailThe Byway intersects the John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail. In 1863, Confederate Brigadier General Morgan led 2,000 troops on an 18-day raid through

southern Indiana and across Ohio. The band swept through here in July 1863. To slow down the pursuing Union soldiers, they took horses and other loot and burned wooden bridges, including the one over the Whitewater River. They were eventually captured in northeastern Ohio. The Indiana trail, with numerous markers and storyboards, follows their infamous raid from Corydon to West Harrison.

Rockafellar TavernBuilt in 1816, it is one of two early taverns serving this canal town. The left entry door gave access to the tavern and the right door to the family quarters. Private residence of Bob and Doneta Hawkins.

Directions2552 Harrison-Brookville

Road (Old US 52)

Continue north on State Street, it becomes Harrison-Brookville Road and proceed 3.7m to cemetery on left.

15Braysville CemeteryBraysville Cemetery is on ground originally given for burial purposes by Judge Solomon Manwarring. The oldest grave marked by a stone bearing a legible inscription is that of Hannah Case who died in 1818. Take a walk and look for the earliest stones facing the river and canal, while later stones face the road.

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New Trenton

Continue NW 2.6m on US 52 to New Trenton. Go past North Street and it’s the second drive on the right.

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Recreation 370 Grand Oak DriveWest Harrison, IN 47060

(812) 637-3943www.grandoakgolfclub.net

Grand Oak Golf CourseThe 18-hole course features 6,363 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. Designed by Dr. Michael Hurdzan, ASGCA, the Grand Oak golf course opened in 1989. 

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Snow Hill Covered BridgeAlso known as Johnson's Fork Covered Bridge, this single span Howe Truss structure has a length of 72 feet. Built 1894-1895 over Johnson's Fork Creek by John H. Horn and William H. Butts, it was an important route to Cincinnati markets. Named for local landowner Lemuel Snow, a Revolutionary War veteran. Public access to bridge.

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New Trenton, turn east on New Trenton Road and proceed 3.3m to Johnson Fork Road. Turn left and go north 0.7m to Snow Hill Road, bridge on left.Return to New Trenton.

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Oldenburg-Batesville Loop (Loop 2)The intersection of US 52 and SR 1 is the eastern terminus of a scenic 35-mile loop to experience the German heritage of Oldenburg and Batesville while traveling through rural Ripley, Franklin, and Dearborn counties. The official route begins in Metamora.

Little Cedar Baptist ChurchThe first Baptist church in Indiana and one of the earliest in the Mississippi Valley. Built in 1812, this is the

oldest church building still on its original location in the state. Interior shows rifle openings in walls, a balcony and raised pulpit. Burial plot adjoins church. Read the marker or pick up a leaflet to learn more. It is currently owned and operated by the Franklin County Historical Society. Public access.

Mound Haven Restaurant and Auto CampNamed for an Indian mound that was removed when US 52 was built through here in 1929, Mound Camp was one of many “businessmen’s fishing camps” serving leisure travelers coming from the city on trains and in their new automobiles in the 1920s and 1930s. Families would rent a small cabin for the weekend to fish, camp, eat fried chicken dinners, and visit the dance halls. The former dance hall is a restaurant/lounge, while the former restaurant is a gift store and banquet hall.

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DirectionsIntersection of Little Cedar

Road and US 52

Continue on US 52 West 0.8m. Church is on the right.

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Directions9238 US 52, Brookvi*e

Return to New Trenton turn right (W) on US 52 and go 7.1m. Two buildings are on the right side.

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Take a Bike Ride...The Vatican RideTwo bike trails (17 miles and 44 miles) give riders the opportunity to travel

the rolling hills of Franklin County and visit four or seven beautiful Catholic churches, tracing the history of European immigration in the Whitewater Valley. The longer trail includes St. Peter’s Church just west of New Trenton on St. Peter’s Road and Holy Guardian

Angels Church on U.S. 52 in Cedar Grove (on the Canal Route). Click here for an online map of the two bike trails.

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Situated on a bluff and in the valley at the junction of the east and west forks of the Whitewater River, it is one of Indiana’s oldest settlements. Becoming Franklin County’s seat in 1811, the town boomed when a federal land office was located here in 1820. When the land office moved to Indianapolis in 1825, the town languished until the Whitewater Canal began construction in 1836. Later, the railroads sustained the local economy as the canal was discontinued. Located at the confluence of the Whitewater River’s East and West Forks, Brookville’s history of flooding led to construction the Brookville Dam on the east fork in the mid-1960s. Wander up and down the hills, enjoy the architecture, learn about the notable state and national leaders from here, and visit the parks on the two forks in this charming, historic town.

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Brookville

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11162 US Highway 52Brookville, IN 47012(765) 647-5434whitewatercanoerental.com

Whitewater Canoe Rental Scenic canoe trips, kayaking, tubing, rafting, and riverside camping on the Whitewater River are great for individuals, families, and groups of any size. With three locations on the River, Whitewater Canoe Rental operates mid-April through mid-October conditions permitting. Recreation

3028 Holland RoadBrookville, IN 47012(765) 647-3574www.whiteswebsite.com

White’s Farm and Flea MarketIn operation since 1922, the family business hosts an expansive flea market every Wednesday from daylight until noon, a miscellaneous auction from 11 am until 1 pm, and a livestock auction starts at 1 pm.

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Morgan’s (Canoe) Outdoor AdventuresThe fastest flowing river in Indiana, the Whitewater River is considered a Class 1 stream and great for canoeists of all skill levels. Morgan’s invites visitors to canoe, kayak, raft, and camp from its 120-acre facility overlooking the River.

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Noble Family/ St. Michael’s RectoryOn the grounds of the rectory is a marker for the home of the illustrious Noble family, which included a physician, elected leaders, federal officials and an Indiana governor. Private residence.

Governor Hammond MarkerA marker indicates that Abram Hammond, governor of Indiana 1860-61, lived in Brookville as a boy in the old Yellow Tavern, now the site of the county jail.

St. Michael’s Catholic Church Original church was built on this site in 1845. A Catholic school was added in 1855. The present church was built in 1862 and enlarged in 1902. The school buildings are adjacent to the church.

Wallace Family MarkerTwo markers indicate the homesite of David Wallace, an early state governor. His son, Lew Wallace, was an accomplished military leader, public servant, and the author of the epic Ben-Hur.

Directions145 St. Michael’s Blvd.

Proceed WNW on US 52/SR 1 for 0.5m, turn right on 3rd Street and go two blocks to Franklin Street. Turn right and then right into church entry.

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Next to the Church.

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Rectory and the School and marker is on the left.

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Return to Main Street/US 52, turn right to another marker just south of the courthouse.

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towards Brookville 2.5m. Marker is on the right in front of the Ford automobile dealership.

Brookville Governors MarkerBrookville played a leading role in early Indiana. Four governors, including three consecutive officeholders, were from here. The marker tells their years of service.

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Courthouse lawn.

Brookville Historic DistrictFederally-designated in 1975, the marker recognizes Brookville’s early contributions to Indiana’s settlement and its efforts to preserve its historic

structures.

Did you know?When the railroad purchased the canal and laid the rails on the canal’s towpath, many of the train depots were built directly over the canal and the water flowed underneath the stations.

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Turn right on 5th Street north of the courthouse and proceed 3 blocks to Mill Street.

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Seminary and Historic MarkerBuilt in 1829, the Seminary functioned for two decades. The town purchased the building in 1862 for use as a public school, but eventually it went into private hands. Today, the restored building serves as a museum of the Franklin County Historical Society.

DirectionsNorth of 6th

Street on the west side, between the second and third storefronts.

766 Main Street

Indian Trading Post Plaque A marker placed by the local DAR Chapter marks the site of an early French trading post.

Brookville Federal Land Office PlaqueA marker indicates the site of the land office 1820-25.

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Howland-Goodwin-Strohmeier HomeBuilt in the 1850s by John Howland, it was later owned by the Goodwins, a Brookville banking family. It now houses the Brookville Chamber of Commerce and the Franklin County tourism bureau.

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Franklin County CourthouseOriginally constructed in 1852, the clocktower is all that remains from the original structure. During its renovation in 1910, the

Courthouse was converted into a Neo-Classical architectural style. It is now one of two county government buildings.

Directions459 Main Street

Proceed north one block to courthouse.

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Brookville Carnegie LibraryDedicated in 1912 and starting with approximately 600 books; collections and services have expanded to meet needs of local

patrons. One of 1,679 libraries built in U.S. with funds from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Indiana built more Carnegie libraries than any other state.

DirectionsSW corner of Franklin and 10th Sts.

Turn right on 10th Street and go one block. House is on the right.

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First Methodist Church and CemeteryThe church, the oldest in Brookville, was built by the Methodists in 1821-22. Through the years, several denominations have called the church building home. Many early settlers are buried in the church’s cemetery.

Directions919 Main Street

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Governor James Brown Ray House and MarkerBuilt in 1821, Ray was Indiana’s 4th governor serving from 1825-31. Elevated at age 31, he was the youngest governor to serve. He was also the only Senate President Pro-Tempore to be governor. An early proponent of canals, he later switched allegiances to railroads. The house’s Palladian window was thought to be too ostentatious and nearly cost him the gubernatorial election. Private residence

Brookville CollegeA marker on the southwest lawn of the old Brookville High School indicates the site of the College established in 1852 and run by the Methodist church until closing in 1872. The town purchased it for use as a school until it was razed for the current building in 1912. The school was home to the Brookville Greyhounds until 1988 when it merged with Laurel High School to create Franklin County High School. It was converted to a county government building in 2006.

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Across 10th Street on the NE corner.

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Brookville LakeThe 5,260-acre lake is the centerpiece of the 16,000+ acres along the Whitewater River East Fork. There are two state recreation areas, over 30 miles of trails, and miles of pristine shoreline. Brookville is on the lake’s southern end with the flood-control dam.

Hermitage • Bed & breakfastThe original house was built in 1835. In 1898, noted Indiana artists J. Ottis Adams and T.C. Steele selected this site to set up their 19-room home and studios, where the

Hoosier Group painted for many years. Today, it operates as a bed and breakfast.

Brookville Park • Brookville Grandstand MarkerBaseball’s history here traces its roots back to 1867. In 1922, a 1,000-seat grandstand was constructed for fans of the town’s semi-pro team. The current structure was built in 2006 following a fire.

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Brookville Dam was completed in 1975 as a flood control and recreation project. The cold water of Whitewater River’s East Fork flows through the Brookville Town Park after its release from the Brookville Dam just north of town. The stream offers great trout fishing. South of town the East Fork and West Fork merge.

Directions650 East 8th Street

Continue on Mill Street to 8th Street, turn left and proceed 2.5 blocks.

Oxford Pike This early road winds through beautiful farm country on its 16-mile route to Oxford, Ohio, home of Miami University.

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Off-the-trailReturn to Main Street, turn right and take SR 101 across the river and take the first road right.

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1 intersection, go west 1.7m on US 52. Sign is on the left. Caution: dangerous curve.

Boundary Hill MarkerThis marker sits on the 1795 Greenville Treaty line extending from the Ohio River to Fort Recovery, Ohio creating “The Gore, a wedge of Indiana originally part of the Ohio Territory. The

marker is located in the hillside of a dangerous curve on US 52.

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Continue west 1.2m. House is on the right.

Boulder HouseWilliam Mittendorf, a Cincinnati businessman collected rocks on his commute

to the city and spent the next 40 years creating this unique landmark. The north side of the home faced the original Brookville Road (SR 39). When US 52 was routed south of the house, through an old canal ice field, Mittendorf moved the front porch to the south side of

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Brookville, IN 47012(765) 647-5434whitewatercanoerental.com

Whitewater Canoe Rentals Scenic canoe trips, kayaking, tubing, rafting, and riverside camping on the Whitewater River are great for individuals, families, and groups of any size. With three locations on the River, Whitewater Canoe Rental operates mid-April through mid-October conditions permitting.

Recreation 1175 Fairway Lane

Brookville, IN 47012-8975(765) 647-4522

www.brookhillgc.comBrook Hill Golf ClubThe 18-hole "Brook Hill" course features 6,361 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. Designed by Denis Griffiths, ASGCA/Gary Kern, ASGCA, the Brook Hill golf course opened in 1975. 

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East Fork Loop (Loop 1)This 46-mile loop begins in Cambridge City and ends in Brookville. Visit the Brookville Lake overlook (north on SR 101) then return to the Canal Route heading west on US 52 from Brookville to Metamora. Whitewater East Fork Loop

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Platted in 1838, the town’s prosperity rose and fell with the Whitewater Canal’s fortunes. The canal bisected the town and growth was rapid on both sides. The canal continued to provide water power even after the railroad took control of the towpath. In the 1930s the passenger trains ceased and then U.S. 52 was rerouted north of the town. In the 1940s a concerted effort resulted in the Whitewater Canal State Historic Site and the town began its resurgence. The site includes a working grist mill, canal boat, the Duck Creek Aqueduct, Gordon’s Lock, and the southern

stop of the Whitewater Valley Railroad. The town is the trailhead for the Whitewater Canal Trail and home to the

Whitewater Valley Gateway Park.

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Whitewater Canal Trail - Yellow Bank TrailheadThis one-mile leg of the Whitewater Canal Trail, on the old Big Four Railroad line, begins at Yellow Bank Creek and provides hikers with access to an old canal lock and railroad remnants. Open to public with parking.

DirectionsUS 52 at Yellow Bank Road

Proceed 0.1m to the trailhead on the left.

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Whitewater Canal Site Rest AreaPart of the State Historic Site, this road side rest area and shelter house is from a bygone era of automobile travel, so grab a picnic basket or carryout dinner and enjoy this quite spot along the historic Whitewater Canal.

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Metamora, cross Duck Creek and turn left on Columbia Street and go three blocks, cross the canal and turn left onto Main Street and proceed 0.2m to Aqueduct and trail.

Aqueduct over Duck CreekThe 70-foot, covered wooden aqueduct carries the canal over Duck Creek, 16 feet below, and is the only covered aqueduct in existence in the nation. It’s on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of Indiana’s three National Historic Civil Engineering Landmarks.

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Gordon’s Lock #24/MillvilleThe state of Indiana restored this lock as part of the 15-mile long Whitewater Canal State Historic Site. At its height, the town of Millville had a cotton mill, a flour mill and seven houses of which only one remains.

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town and purchase a ticket for the canal boat ride.

Canal Boat RideVisitors can step back in time to 1838 and take a ride on the Ben Franklin III, a horse-drawn canal boat, through the Duck Creek Aqueduct. The State Historic Site is operated by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, Inc. Admission charged.

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to the Mill at the west end of town.

Metamora Grist MillOriginally built as a cotton mill in 1845, it was converted to a grist mill in 1857, and then burned in 1899. When rebuilt the following year, it was converted to the brick mill we see today. Now part of the state historic site, visitors can stroll through the first floor of the mill and see corn meal, flour, and grits being ground much as it was years ago. Products produced at the mill are available for purchase. Free admission.

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Connersville for the scenic trip to Metamora and back.

Whitewater Valley RailroadThe Whitewater Valley RR began in 1867 on the canal’s towpath and later became part of the Big Four Railroad. Today’s Whitewater Valley Railroad runs a 19-mile excursion train from Connersville to

Metamora, on tracks it purchased in 1983.

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Whitewater Canal Trail - Metamora Trailhead This 2.6 mile section of the trail begins near the Duck Creek Aqueduct. Hikers will find the covered canal aqueduct, beautiful natural areas, railroad markers, a restored canal lock and “Twin Locks,” two lock ruins within 500 feet of each other at the trail’s end. Open to public with parking.

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on Columbia Street and return to US 52 and a Park entrance is directly across the highway.

Whitewater Valley Gateway ParkServing as a regional visitors center for the Whitewater Canal Scenic

Byway, the park has a fully-functioning campground with utility hookups and a bathhouse, and a conference center/banquet hall in the historic Brookville Depot. The Whitewater Canal Byway Association which promotes the history, culture, and artists of the Whitewater Valley is headquartered in the park. Future plans include an interactive history pavilion, a visitor’s center, and an artisan showcase, educational center, and outdoor amphitheater.

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Oldenburg-Batesville Loop (Loop 2)This scenic 35-mile loop explores the region’s German and religious heritage in Oldenburg, the “village of spires,” and Batesville, and rural areas of Ripley, Franklin, and Dearborn counties ending near Brookville. Heading off the trail takes you through beautiful hills and valleys.

Take A Loop • Proceed west on US 52. Cross the bridge and turn onto SR 229.

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Salt Creek Ranch (Horseback Riding)Salt Creek Ranch offers 600+ acres of wooded trails near beautiful Metamora. Enjoy the scenic beauty as you ride the trails though the hills and water. Rent a rustic cabin or plan a hayride.

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Laurel, IN 47024-9708(765) 698-2044http://visitsaltcreek.com

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Did you know?An 1870s Italianate structure, the Metamora Masonic Lodge it is thought to be the only lodge in the state with its cobalt-blue windowpanes intact.

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The Whetzel Trace, an important east-west pioneer trail across southern Indiana (completed in 1819) began in Laurel and ended at the White River Bluffs near Waverly in Morgan County. The trace drew attention to the little hamlet, until the Whitewater Canal passed through and the town prospered as a major shipping point. Just east of town is the Laurel Feeder Dam that provides water to the Whitewater Canal State Historic Site in neighboring Metamora. Visit the town’s historic buildings, a noted cemetery, a bandstand and travel the winding Dam Road to the feeder dam.

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Whetzel Trace Starting PointA historic marker tells of Jacob Whetzel and his men blazing a 60-mile trail from Laurel to the

White River. The Trace was a significant achievement and led to the settling of central Indiana.

DirectionsContinue on SR 121 for 0.2m to Commerce Street. Turn right and

jail is on the right.

Old JailBuilt of Laurel limestone in 1891, the Laurel Jail is located on Commerce Street which was once the Laurel Canal Basin. The Jail has two small cells and was used as a calaboose where a customer could be held until they recovered or until the County Sheriff sent someone to pick them up.

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SR 121. Turn north on SR 121 and proceed 4.2m to Laurel.

Marker is on the left side.

Did you know?The Whitewater River is the fastest flowing river in

Indiana with a 491-foot drop in only 76 miles. This steep fall is the reason it took 56 locks on the Whitewater Canal to move boats up and down the canal from Lawrenceburg to Hagerstown.

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Continue on Commerce Street as it becomes Hill Alley Street and go two blocks to Pearl Street. Hotel is on the left.

Laurel HotelA canal era structure at the corner of Pearl and Franklin Streets, formerly known as Hunsinger’s Tavern. It is located

immediately west of the Whitewater Valley Railroad tracks and is the destination of the “Train to Dinner” excursion. Open for business.

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Haspin AcresWith 750 acres of rolling woodlands, there’s plenty of racing, riding, camping, and fishing for everyone. For off-road enthusiasts there is dirt-drag racing, two motocross tracks, and trail riding, including the challenging “Devil’s Backbone.”

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Laurel Historic Walking TourSee the historic

White Hall Tavern, the Murray House, the Conwell House, and other structures.

Directions220 West Pearl Street

West of the Laurel Hotel 0.2m on Pearl Street.

Seminary/Collegiate High SchoolThis three story brick building at the corner of Pearl and Lafayette streets was erected in 1852 as the Laurel Collegiate High School. The building is presently owned by the Laurel Masonic Lodge. Private

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Return to SR 121/Washington Street and turn north and it is straight ahead.

Indian Mound/Old Wooden BandstandThe Laurel Bandstand is located on SR 121 at the highest point in Laurel, the intersection of High and Washington Streets. Author Meredith Nicholson described this as one of the loveliest spots in Indiana. The site, once known as Monument Square for the Adena Indian mound at the summit, was donated to the town for a park by James Conwell in 1836. Public access.

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Laurel Feeder Dam #4Restored in the 1940s as part of the Whitewater Canal State Historic Site. Also located here is the Regulator, used to control the amount of water than enters the canal, and Jinks Lock #29. This feeder dam supplies water to the canal from Laurel to Yellow Bank Creek. Public access.

Off-the-trail (must see)Take Pearl Street SW and

cross the river, turn right onto Dam Road and proceed 1.2m. Parking is on the right side.

Caution: You will walk acrossthe railroad track to get to the dam.

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Laurel, IN 47024(765) 698-2420www.haspinacres.com

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one block and go a little farther for cemetery parking.

Laurel CemeteryThe gravestone tells of Aunt Nel, a slave liberated by James Conwell in 1812 at age 75, she passed away in July 1852 when she was 115 years old. Writers Elizabeth Conwell Smith

Willson and her husband Byron Forceythe Willson are also buried here. He wrote The Old Sergeant in 1863.

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Francis Shoup Historic MarkerBorn in Laurel in 1834, he served as a brigadier general in the Confederate States of America army. A marker in the corner of the cemetery tells of his career.

DirectionsStay on SR 121 as it

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3499 S. Bird Sanctuary Rd.Connersville, IN 47331765-827-5109

Mary Gray Bird SanctuaryThe 600-acre site is an effort to preserve and maintain forests and meadows as a wildlife refuge for birds and other native organisms, and serves as a laboratory for its owner, the Indiana Audubon Society. Open to public, donations accepted.

DirectionsTurn left(n) and go 0.6m. Mahan Park sign is on the right.

Mahan ParkPart of the Fayette County Parks system, this is one place where S.R.121, the canal, railroad, and the Whitewater River are within a few feet of each other. The ruins of Canal Lock #38 is nearby. Public access with parking.

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Connersville, IN 47331(765)825-4885www.campindiana.com/Campgrounds/Whitewater.html

Whitewater River CampgroundOffering 100 sites on the Whitewater River and next to the Whitewater Valley Railroad. Beautiful river beach with trophy small mouth bass and bird watching guides. Coin operated

laundry, heated showers, fishing ponds, canoe & river tube rental. Full hook-up and primitive camping. Weekend activities and music on the river stage.

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A bit of history... Post Office Murals In 1933, in the depths of the Great Depression, the Treasury Department’s Advisory Committee on Fine Arts met and created The Public Works of Art Project.

“Designed to “extend relief to the professional class, its object being to employ artists who were unemployed in the decoration of public buildings and parks.” One the major construction projects funded by the New Deal Congress include the erection of new post office buildings in many communities throughout the country. The post office served as the most public of all public buildings, and this program of painting murals in post offices would allow the people all over the country to view at least one thing of beauty.“ There were thirty-seven murals painted in Indiana post offices. Of these, four can be found in the Whitewater Valley–Aurora, Batesville, Cambridge City, and Liberty–each listed in the driving guide. So stop by and take a look. Don’t be surprised if the locals wonder what you’re doing.

Excerpts from A Simple and Vital Design:The Story of Indiana Post Office Murals, John C. Carlisle. Photography by Darryl Jones, Indiana Historical Society, 1995

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The village began as a settlement around John Conner’s trading post on the west bank of the Whitewater River. In the first half century of its existence Connersville grew from a log trading post to a flourishing town and county seat of Fayette County. With the completion of ! the Whitewater Canal it became an agricultural center, followed by furniture making. There were 13 turnpikes in operation in the county by

1856, and two newspapers were published.

John J. McFarlan arrived in 1856 and established the McFarlan Buggy Company and the Roots Brothers began the manufacture of rotary positive blowers in 1859. Once headquarters to the Canal, the city welcomed the Whitewater Valley Railroad in 1867. The canal continued to supply hydraulic power well into the 1950s.

In the late 1890s, buggy makers and subsequently automobile companies dominated the city. Known as “Little Detroit,” the city was once home to twelve makes of cars, including Lexington, McFarlan, Cord, and Auburn. In WWII, the city became a major supplier of jeeps and airplane parts. In the post-war years Connersville was the nation’s leading dishwasher maker and it continues to supply auto parts and rotary blowers today.

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Directions600 Indiana State Road 121

Continue north 0.4m on SR 121. The house is on the left.

Elmhurst MansionThe center section of the home was built in 1831 as the residence of Oliver H. Smith. By 1850, it was the home of Samuel W. Parker, President of the Whitewater Valley Canal Company. Parker died in 1859 and is buried on the property. Through the years it’s been a school, a military institute, and currently

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Across the highway from Elmhurst Mansion.

Whitewater Valley Railroad RailyardThe railyard houses many operating engines and cars, as well as many in a state of restoration and salvage. The non-profit organization also stores and maintains railroad equipment

here. The excursion train leaves from its Connersville Depot.

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Dearborn Crossing Tower and Rushville Depot–Whitewater Valley RailroadThe Whitewater Valley Railroad purchased, moved, and restored two historic structures on this site–Dearborn Crossing Tower from Lawrenceburg and the Rushville Depot. Future park plans include a working turntable and roundhouse. Admission charged

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SR 121 2.1m to its intersection with Veterans Parkway. Structures are on the NE corner.

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Connersville, IN 47331(765) 825-2216

www.willowbrookconnersville.com

Willowbrook Country ClubThe 18-hole course at the Willowbrook Country Club facility in Connersville features 6,277 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course opened in 1963.

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Directions455 Market Street

Go north on SR 121/Grand Avenue 0.8m to 5th Street. Turn right on 5th Street and then immediately right onto Market Street to the depot’s parking lot.

Connersville Depot/Whitewater Valley Railroad HeadquartersLeaving from this historic station, the railroad offers a 19-mile excursion train from Connersville to Metamora,

providing a glimpse of the importance of railroads to the Valley. It is unique as its tracks were laid on the historic canal’s towpath. The organization restores engines, cars and railroad structures and is developing a railroad park south of town. It also offers training for people interested in operating trains and other railroading jobs. Open to public, admission charged.

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201 West 6th StreetReturn to Grand Avenue, turn right and proceed one block. Building is on the left.

Interurban/Whitewater Canal IntersectionMcCombs and Son Co. has been located at the former intersection of the Whitewater Canal and the Indiana and Cincinnati Traction Co. for over 100 years. The building’s lower windows facing Grand Avenue opened directly onto the canal to off

load shipments. The interurbans provided same-day shipping to and from Indianapolis and were delivered to the business’ front door on 6th Street. Private business.

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NW corner of 6th Street and Grand Avenue

Across from McCombs and Son Company.

Roots Blower Plant Historic Marker

A historic marker in front of the fire station indicates the site of the Roots Woolen Mill and the birthplace of the Roots Blower. The current manufacturing plant, owned by Dresser Industries, is located in the Connersville Industrial Park.

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Did you know?Auburn Central Manufacturing of Connersville manufactured over 28,000 Willys-Overland Jeep bodies for the military in World War II.

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Directions412 North Central Avenue

Turn left onto 6th Street then turn left again onto Washington Street and then left again onto 5th Street. Go two blocks to Central Avenue and turn right.

Fayette County CourthouseThe plans for the first courthouse were approved in 1819. The second structure was built in 1849 and some elements survived two extensive remodelings, including an 1890 effort that removed a spire and columned porch and replaced it with the current dome. Renovations

in 2005 revealed ornate murals that had been painted over. They are now visible on the 2nd floor.

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111 East 4th StreetContinue south on Central Avenue to 4th Street. Turn left and building is on the right.

Canal HouseBuilt in 1842 as the headquarters of the Whitewater Valley Canal Company, the beautiful building has also been a bank, private residence, a VFW post, and is now owned by Historic Connersville, Inc. Open to public, limited hours.

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Continue east on 4th Street to Eastern Avenue, turn left, go two blocks, on the right side.

Connersville’s “Firsts” Marker From an early Whitewater Valley Indian trail to trading posts, schools, and now a restaurant, this site played a significant role in Connersville’s history. A historical marker tells the timeline of development.

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Fayette County MuseumExplore Connersville through time––a log cabin and country store, American Kitchen and old school house, Lexington and McFarlan automobiles, the Pikes Peak Hill Climb Trophy won by an early Lexington and more. Open to the public, limited hours. Ca* ahead (765) 825-0946.

Off-the-trail103 Vine Street

Turn right onto 5th Street/SR44/SR1. Cross the Whitewater River and turn right on SR 1, building is on right.

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Directions832 N. Eastern Avenue

Return to Eastern Avenue on 5th Street and turn right, go 3 blocks to 8th Street. Marker in front of Moose Lodge on the right side.

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Eastern Avenue to 11th Street. Turn left, go one block to Central Avenue. Turn right and go to 15th Street then go left to Grand Avenue. Continue to 9th Street.

Historic HomesAs an early industrial powerhouse, Connersville was the home to many successful business families–McFarlan Anstead, Rex, Roots, Stant–and they built many beautiful homes along Grand and Central Avenues. Private residence.

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McFarlan’s Connersville Industrial ParkBounded on the east by Western Avenue and the Whitewater Canal, the park extended %om Mount Street to 21st Street.

John B. McFarlan purchased a Connersville carriage (buggy) business and then bought others and consolidated them into McFarlan Carriage Company. The company later became an automobile manufacturer in Connersville. In 1887, the company needed more space so McFarlan established the 82-acre site called “John McFarlan’s Corn Patch.” Hoping to reduce his costs by drawing other companies to the site, it became the nation’s first industrial park in 1887. Twenty-two automotive-related companies eventually had buildings here with access to the canal, railroads, and cheap natural gas. The industrial park is still home to many diversified manufacturers.

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John Conner Trading Post MarkerThis historic marker tells the story of John Conner building a Trading Post on the Whitewater River in 1808 leading to Connersville’s founding. For years, East Connersville was a separate settlement until a bridge connected the two sides.

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Directions1220 Illinois Avenue

Turn right onto 9th Street pass St. Gabriel Church/School on right. Turn right onto Western Avenue and go 3 blocks, building is on the left. On the way you’ll pass under a railroad viaduct marking the south end of the industrial park.

Connersville Furniture FactoryThe old Connersville Furniture Factory was once powered by water from the Connersville Hydraulic Co. The head race and turbine were located on the north

side of the building and the tail race ran underneath the building and out the south side where it rejoined the canal. The remnants are still visible on the north side and the outlet arches are visible on the south side. The six-story structure is the tallest building in southeastern Indiana. Private

Directions1620 Columbia Avenue

Located in the industrial park on the west side of the railroad tracks along Western Avenue. • Continue on Western Avenue to 20th Street, turn right and go four blocks to the Spartan Bowl.

Stant Manufacturing Co.The world's leading manufacturer of automotive fuel, radiator and oil filler caps and other parts, Stant made its early mark by automating the manufacture of piano tuning pins. For over 110 years, Stant has been an innovative parts supplier to the automotive industry and its world headquarters is in the Connersville Industrial Park.

A Bit of Hoosier Hysteria...Spartan Bowl

1981 North Grand Avenue

Home to two Boys State Basketball Champions, 1972 and 1983, the sunken gymnasium has been the Connersville Spartans’ home since 1958. It seats 5,847, making it the nineteenth largest high school gym in Indiana. The attached building is now the middle school. Phil Cox, Indiana’s 1972 Mr. Basketball and Matt Howard, Butler University star, both played here.

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1485 Western Avenue

Continue north two blocks north on the right side.

City CemeteryThis is the final resting place for most of the city’s earliest settlers dating back to the mid-1800s. See many unique and ornate monuments including Vivian Allison’s doll house built by her parents in 1900.

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Kunkel’s Drive-InStop by this 1950’s era drive-in and order from your car and have the tray delivered by a car hop or step inside and enjoy the great burgers, shakes, and flavored cokes. Open for business

Directions2402 North Park Road

Continue east on 20th Street to Park Road. Turn left and go four blocks north. Drive-in is on the right.

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Directions2900 Park Road

Proceed north on Park Road. There are entrances after 27th Street, at 28th Street and 30th Street.

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Roberts ParkA gift to the city from General James Roberts in 1902, it’s home to the Longwood covered bridge (relocated here in 1984), and the Miller Community Building. There are also shelter houses, playgrounds, an aquatic center, and an amphitheater. The park is adjacent to the Fayette County Fairgrounds.

Directions4747 Western AvenueGo west on 30th Street/SR 1 seven blocks to Western Avenue. Turn right and follow SR 1 north for 1.1m. Waterworks are on the left.

Water Works at Carbon MotorsLocated on the old Whitewater Canal along S.R. 1, these industrial ruins belonged to the Connersville Hydraulic Company which used the canal to provide hydro-power to the city until the 1950s.

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Hydraulic Company and was used to feed the canal to the south end of Connersville. Today, only remnants remain on private property. Lockport was a paper town along the canal that never materialized. It was the site of a boat yard and three canal locks.

Other feeder dams serving the canal were located at Cambridge City, south of Connersville, Laurel, Brookville, New Trenton, and Harrison.

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RecreationCo. Rd. 450 W. & 600 N.

Go north 0.2m and turn left on Bentonville Road/CR 700 N. Proceed 4.4m, turn left onto 600 N and go 1.0m to entrance.

Shrader-Weaver Nature PreserveThis 96-acre property is a national Natural Landmark and contains open fields, a

woods, and a pioneer homestead. There are two self-guided trails through the preserve lauded for its springtime wildflowers. Public access and parking.

DirectionsReturn to SR 1

and turn left(n) for 3.2m to its intersection with Canal St. Turn right onto Canal Street, lodge is on the right.

Town of MiltonThe Whitewater

Canal as well as two later railroads went through this little town. The old Masonic Lodge downtown was built in the 1840s as a warehouse for the canal. Looking east from the lodge beyond River Street you can see the canal basin and its route through the town.

Did you know?

The Milton Quaker Church split in the 1800s. When the north side congregation dissolved, its building was purchased by a private business which built around the structure that is still inside the factory. The newer church on the south side later burned down, but cemeteries remain at both locations.

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Recreation5579 W. County Road 300 NConnersville, IN 47331(765)679-1655www.cornyfun.com

Eklund’s Crazy AcresOffering a corn maze, a haunted maze, games, rides and more for the whole family. They even offer professional pumpkin carving lessons. Come get a little “crazy” at Crazy Acres.

Recreation2290 S Germantown Rd

Cambridge City, IN 47327(765) 478-5638

Winding Branch Golf Course

The 18-hole course features 5,752 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. Designed by Kermit LaGrange, the Winding Branch golf course opened in 1971.

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DirectionsFrom Milton, go north

on SR 1 to the first road on the left and turn onto Boyd Road.

Boyd Road Canal PrismA remnant of the canal channel, towpath and berm bank between Milton and Cambridge City can be seen on the left/west side of the road which is also old State Road 1.

DirectionsUpon entering Cambridge City on Boyd Road/Center Street pass under the dormant railroad viaduct.

Railroad ViaductChartered in 1847, the Indiana Central Railway was the forerunner of the main line of the Pennsylvania system. In 1910 the tracks were elevated through town to ease the steep grade across western Wayne County.

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In 1827, the National Road crossed the Whitewater River and gave rise to Cambridge City. In 1835, the post office was established and the town platted the following year. The town grew rapidly with the completion of the Whitewater Canal in 1846 connecting the region with the Ohio River. At one time, four separate railroads intersected here. Drive around and see historic National Road structures, canal buildings, the old canal bed, railroad bridges, and drive-in restaurants. Stop by and visit the Indiana National Road Interpretive Center just west in Mount Auburn and learn more about America’s first great road.

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”The Dinky” Interurban By 1914 there were 1,825 miles of interurban tracks in Indiana. One of the shortest lines in the state was an electric trolley which ran two miles between Milton and Cambridge City. George Callaway, who lived in Milton, was a member of the railroad board for the line that connected Richmond and Indianapolis. It is said that he insisted on the Milton spur so he could get to work in Indianapolis.

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WarehouseOriginally a Whitewater Canal warehouse built in 1853, brothers John and Charles Bertsch purchased the brick building in 1879 and it became the pattern shop of Bertsch & Company, a steel rolling machine business. Dr. James Bertsch renovated the building into a health clinic.

Directions

1 East Church Street

After passing under the Railroad Viaduct continue two blocks and building is on the northeast corner.

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Vinton House-Antiques & MuseumBuilt in 1847 at the intersection of the National Road and the Whitewater Canal, the Vinton House Hotel accommodated travelers by boat or wagon and also

served as a stage coach stop, a telegraph office, and post office. The canal basin was just a few feet from the rear door of the building.

Western Wayne MuseumWestern Wayne Heritage Inc. maintains a museum with displays and artifacts about the Whitewater Valley on the 3rd floor of Vinton House.

Directions20 West Main Street

Proceed to US 40/National Road/Main Street and turn left. Vinton House is on the left.

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Directions100 West Main Street

Go one-half block west on US 40. Mural is on the bank building on the southwest corner.

Single G Horse Mural In 1912, a Cambridge City-bred pacer named Single G was sold at local auction for $275. Between 1913 and 1927 the stallion ran in 434 heats, set numerous records and earned over $120,000. Voted by horsemen as the “greatest pacer in the first half of the twentieth century.” The mural was painted by Pamela Bliss in 2010.

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Opera HouseThe grand Italianate three-story commercial building built in 1868, hosted all types of community events. The first floor is still in use, but the Opera House has been silent since 1923 when a new high school included a modern auditorium.

Directions113 West Main Street

Across the street(n) from the bank in the middle of the block.

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Directions227 West Main St

Continue west one block on the north side.

Cambridge City Post Office MuralThe mural, Pride of Cambridge City, was painted by Samuel F. Hershey in 1941-42 as part of the Public Works of Art Project during the Great Depression.

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Directions600 West Main Street

To museum, continue west on Main Street/US 40 to the library on the left. Historical marker is east of the river on Main Street.

Overbeck PotteryInside the new Cambridge City Public Library, the museum preserves the creative pottery produced in Cambridge City by the six Overbeck sisters from 1911 to 1955. Their work is considered important in our nation’s art history. The collection includes pottery, oil paintings and watercolors. Open to public.

A historic marker telling of the Overbeck House and Studio is located on East Main Street/U.S. 40 just east of the Whitewater River.

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A bit of history... !! National Road/US 40

Conceived by George Washington, the Historic

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connected the eastern seaboard in Maryland to the western interior in Illinois. It was created by Congress in 1806 and reached Indiana in 1827. The 156-mile stretch across the state from Richmond to Terre Haute was completed in 1834. It is commonly called “The Road that Built the Nation.” It was paralleled by railroads, became US 40 as part of the federal highway system, and later bypassed by Interstate 70. It is now an All-American Road, the highest national scenic byway designation.

Directions838 National Road, Mount Auburn

Continue west 0.2m to farm and museum on the left.

Turn around and go east 0.8m back into Cambridge City or go off the trail for a quick trip to Dublin.

Huddleston Farmhouse Inn MuseumWeary travelers making the difficult journey westward on the National Road in the mid 19th century stopped at the Huddleston farm for meals, provisions, shelter, and feed and rest for their horses. Completed in 1841, this 22-acre farmstead has been beautifully restored by Indiana Landmarks and the house’s first floor serves as the National Interpretive Center for the Historic National Road. Open to public.

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Dublin Historic Marker A group of reform-minded Congregational Friends held a convention here in this National Road community in 1851 and approved a platform calling for women’s rights as well as supporting temperance and abolition.

Off-the-trailNational Road/US 40

Continue west on US 40 for 1.2m to downtown Dublin. The marker is on the north side of the highway.

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Vintage Post Card MuralModes of Transportation painted by Carly Mattingly and is a reproduction of a post card showing the city’s transportation history. The building is the former Danner’s 5 & 10 store that a local family started. The Indiana chain once had as many as 70 stores.

Directions35 West Main St

Reverse direction and return to Cambridge City 2.0m to the northeast corner of Foote Street at Main Street. Mural is on side of building.

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Oakland Farm - Meredith FamilyThe 22-room mansion, built by the town’s founder Ira Lackey in 1836 and purchased by Solomon Meredith in 1851, is the centerpiece of the farm operated by Meredith, his son and

daughter-in-law, Virginia Claypool Meredith. She ran the award-winning livestock farm, was called the “Queen of Agriculture,” wrote a column for the Breeder’s Gazette, founded the University of Minnesota’s home economics department and was Purdue University’s first female trustee. Private residence.

DirectionsSouth Meredith Street

Turn right on Gay Street go one block, then left on Church Street and then right on Meredith Street. Home/farm is at the end of the street on the right.

DirectionsContinue east on US 40, cross the Whitewater River and go two blocks to the marker on the southwest corner of Gay Street.

Major General Solomon Meredith MarkerA historic marker on US 40 tells of Meredith, the commander of the famous Iron Brigade, the only brigade of troops solely from the midwest (IN, WI, MI), at the Civil War’s Battle of Gettysburg. He returned here after the war to his farm.

Take a Walk

Cambridge City Historic TourA walking tour of Cambridge City’s many historic structures including homes, business buildings, parks, and

public buildings.

Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway East Fork Loop (Loop 1)Beginning at SR1 and U.S. 40, this 46-mile loop winds through the eastern Whitewater Valley. Travel the Old National Road east to visit Centerville then onto Richmond’s many historic districts and sights. Head south on US 27 to Liberty and south on SR 101 to Brookville. This route will take you to Whitewater Memorial State Park or Brookville Lake.

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Recreation201 N. Woodpecker Rd. Hagerstown, IN 47346 (765) 489-4373www.hartleyhillsgolf.com

Hartley Hills Country Club Golf CourseThe 9-hole course features 3,007 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 36. Designed by William H. Diddel, ASGCA, the Hartley Hills golf course opened in 1930.

The town of Hagerstown was platted in 1832 and early religious groups spurred the community’s growth. In 1847, the Whitewater Canal was completed from Hagerstown to Cambridge City. Later, the Big Four Railroad built on the canal’s towpath connecting the town by rail. Passenger service was discontinued in the 1920’s but freight service on the Big Four continued until 1931. The Pennsylvania railroad line from Chicago to Cincinnati also came through Hagerstown and that active line belongs to Norfolk Southern

Railway.

In 1895 a new Hagerstown business was organized, the Railway Cycle Manufacturing Company. Charles N. Teetor invented a “railway cycle” which became the Light Inspection Car for inspecting railroad tracks. Later the company (Teetor-Hartley Motor Company, 1914) manufactured automobile motors. It produced many engines for Indiana car makers and the Auburn was their largest customer. The company sold the motor division, but kept the growing business making piston rings. In October 1926, the name was changed to the Perfect Circle Company. It became one of the largest piston ring manufacturers in the world, eventually owned by Dana Corporation who closed the local facility in 1995.

Charles N. Teetor and his brothers were leaders in the early automotive industry. C.N. Teetor’s nephew, Ralph, continued to invent new products for the company such as the Speedostat, known today as cruise control.

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Directions407 East Main Street

Proceed north on SR 1 to SR 38. Turn left and go 0.8m west to marker on left just before the bridge.

Whitewater Canal Terminus MarkerA stone marker, placed in 1947, designates the northern terminus of the canal. Looking south on the waterway, the feeder canal for the basin is at the foot of South Perry Street, now a factory parking lot. The feeder came off the Whitewater River at a southwest angle about ½-mile above Main Street.

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Directions96 1/2 East Main Street

Continue west on SR 38/Main Street for 2 blocks. Museum building is on the right.

Hagerstown Museum and Arts PlaceThe Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) building (c.1880) is a three-story, iron front structure, with retail on the first floor and the museum on the second floor. Originally it was an auditorium for opera, dramas, skating, dancing, and basketball. The walls of the museum are decorated with murals painted in 1913 by local artist

Charles Lucien Newcomb. It also features a collection of historical artifacts related to the Perfect Circle Corporation, including a railroad pedal car and items pertaining to the Whitewater Canal. Open to public.

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48 East Walnut Street

Go one block west and then turn left on Plum Street. Turn left onto Walnut Street and shop is on the left.

Abbott’s Candy ShopA budding hometown restaurateur,

W.C. Abbott turned to butterscotch candy and launched Abbott Candy in 1890. The family continues to operate the business in a church building dated to 1851. Stop by for a sweet treat.

Did you know?Two out of Indiana’s three Historic Civil

Engineering Landmarks are located in the Valley––National Road from

Richmond to Dublin and the Duck

Creek Aqueduct on the Whitewater Canal in Metamora.

Perfect Circle Corporation MemorialA memorial to the founders and workers of Perfect Circle, a local automotive company with a successful 100 year run includes two pillars telling the Teetor family story beginning with bicycles and evolving to pistons and cruise control.

Directions552 South Washington St.

Reverse direction and go 2 blocks west and then turn left on Washington Street. Go 0.5m south to marker.

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and follow it south along the airport’s western edge or return to downtown.

Hagerstown AirportBuilt in 1957-58, the airport has one of the longest grass airstrips in use in the U.S. A local chapter of the national Experimental Aircraft Association operates here. Directions

Turn left onto Main Street and head west 0.2m then veer left onto Turnpike Rd. Continue west for 0.2m and the home is on the northeast corner of the intersection with Tidewater Drive.

Continue on Tidewater Drive to SR 38. Turn right to see Lightcroft from the highway.

Lightcroft - Teetor Home The home was built by Charles N. Teetor and included formal gardens including two ponds, a Japanese pavilion and bridge. He was an entrepreneur who rose from abject poverty, invented the inspection cycle-car for railroads and started the

Perfect Circle Co. that became a Fortune 500 Company. Private residence.

Congratulations!You have reached the northern end of the Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway’s Canal Route. We hope you enjoyed your time traveling through the Whitewater Valley. Plan to take one of the Byway’s three Loops, travel the Presidential Pathways Scenic Byway, the Historic Michigan Road Corridor or one of the three national byways. There is a lot to do in one trip, so come back again and again to experience all the Valley offers.

Scout LakeOnce a canal basin, the lake was widened after its purchase in 1929 by Ralph and Nellie Teetor as a gift to the Girl Scouts. It operated as Camp Wapi-Kamigi until its closing in 1995.

DirectionsContinue south to

Hagerstown Airport then turn left onto Scout Lake Road to see the south end of the lake.

Recreation16447 SR 38Hagerstown, IN 47346(765)489-5753www.eatmorestrawberries.com

Bell’s Strawberry Farm (Seasonal)Park next to the fields and grab containers from the farm. Bells will even teach novices how to get started. So come for the day to pick several flats or a single quart. You can even stop in to purchase a box of berries that are already picked. 

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East Fork Loop

Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway Loop 1" " " While the Canal followed the West Fork of the Whitewater River, the East Fork was bustling as well. On this 46-mile trip starting in Cambridge City, you will travel on the National Road, the nation’s first “interstate” road. You’ll visit the charming towns of Centerville and Liberty, the historic city of Richmond, and take in the beauty of Brookville Lake before arriving in Brookville.

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DirectionsFrom US 40/

National Road and the intersection of SR 1, go east 1.0m on US 40.

East Germantown/Pershing A conflict over the town’s name began in World War I as some proposed changing the name from its German reference to honor U.S. General Pershing. The townspeople nixed the name change, but the postmaster convinced the Postal Service to adopt the new name. A historic marker along U.S. 40 honors the town’s Civil War band.

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Recreation1117 North Dougherty RoadCambridge City, IN 47327

765.478.5198

Dougherty OrchardFamily owned and operated since 1883. The farm is about 400 acres of pristine country side. It offers a variety of apples, peaches, and other produce. The orchard also has a petting zoo, fresh cider, apple cider doughnuts, pick your own pumpkins/apples, and a variety of family friendly adventures.

A bit of history... George W. Julian Born in Centerville in 1817, like many in his era Julian was self taught and became a teacher and attorney. An avid anti-slaver, he was the

Free Soil Party’s US vice presidential nominee in 1852. As a congressman, he helped pass the great Homestead Act. He later moved to Irvington, an early Indianapolis “suburb,” founded by his brother Jacob.

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Once a major city along the historic National Road (today U.S 40), Centerville is now a picturesque small town located in Wayne County. In 1836, Centerville was the first town along the National Road to have its section paved with stone.

During the California Gold Rush, more than 150,000 covered wagons passed through the town. Original streets were 100-feet wide, but with the increased activity in town when it became the county seat, the width was decreased to 65-feet. Buildings with common walls were erected in front of original buildings. These original buildings could then be reached through the archways. The five existing Archways, dating from 1823-36, are unusual in the interior of the U.S. There are five remaining arches along Main Street –– Backenstoes Archway (c.1835 at 139 E. Main St.) Dill Archway (c.1830 at 109 S. Morton Ave.) Shortridge Archway (c. 1820 at 205 W. Main St. ) Lantz Archway (c. 1823 at 212 W. Main St.) and Malone Archway (c. 1836 at 119 W. Main St.).

Once the county seat, an armed conflict arose with nearby Richmond as to who would have the jail and courthouse. Visit the public library, which is built into the old sheriff ’s house, to learn the interesting story. Centerville’s decline as a commerce hub paralleled Richmond’s rise as a railway center. Come enjoy the architecture, history, beautiful farms, and antiquing in the area.

Centerville

DirectionsProceed 7.3m east

on US 40 to Centerville. Turn right at Willow Grove Road. Marker on left.

Governor Oliver P. Morton HomeBuilt in 1848 by Jacob Julian, the Federal-style house was a later residence of Morton, Indiana’s Civil War governor. Morton was a strong and cunning supporter of the Union cause using suppression of the General Assembly and private loans to finance the war effort. Private residence

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Begun as a county seminary in 1827, the school provided basic education to such luminaries as Gov. Oliver P. Morton, George Julian, Gen. Lew Wallace,

Gen. Ambrose Burnside and Dakota Territorial Governor John Burbank. It evolved into a college and a public school. The building was continuously expanded; in 1840 the East wing was built, then in 1848 a center section was added and it became the Whitewater College. In 1865 it became the Centreville Collegiate Institute. The building was again sold in 1870 and became Centreville High School. It then burned in 1891. The Union School (pictured right) was built on the site, and then was torn down and the current elementary school was erected.

Directions – Continue on Willow Grove Road 2 blocks to School Street, turn left and go one block to Ash Street and school is on the southeast corner.

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Directions

214 West Main Street

Go north on Ash Street. to US 40/National Road/Main Street. Turn right, building is on the left.

Lantz House Inn Bed & BreakfastThis "archway house," was originally the home and shop of wagonmaker, Daniel Lantz. The building next door, built in 1826, was originally a saddlery and a blacksmith shop. The Inn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and now operates as a bed and breakfast.

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Continue east one-half block to Spruce Street, turn right and go one block. House located on the southeast corner.

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DirectionsCorner of East Main and 1st Street

Continue 4 blocks east on Main Street to library building.

Early Wayne County Jail • Centerville Public LibraryThe battle for the county seat traces its roots to this building built in 1867. With the advent of railroads Richmond became the leading city in the county and its citizens wanted the courthouse and the jail. Efforts to move the records to Richmond resulted in armed conflict. Two holes above the Main Street door were made by a six-pounder cannon positioned in the archway across the street. The public library took over the building in 1997 and renovated it to its current state. Visit the library to learn the exciting tale of two rival towns.

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Directions 120 East Plum StreetContinue to next street past the library, turn left on North First Street. Go one block and house is on the northeast corner.

Jacob Julian HouseBuilt in 1856, for Julian an attorney, bank president, and two-term state legislator. Fearing economic hardship for the town when the county seat was moved to Richmond, he moved to Indianapolis and co-founded the “suburb” of Irvington on the National Road. Private residence

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Directions214 E Main Street

Turn right onto Plum Street and go one block and take a right onto Second Street. Turn right onto US 40 and house is on the right.

Mansion HouseThe 1840 pioneer-era inn served as the office for the Western Stage Company where stagecoaches changed horses. It was also the site of one of the first women's temperance crusades in 1858. On June 30, 1858, several women stormed the bar armed with axes, and smashed several whiskey barrels after learning the barkeep was selling liquor to school boys. Most of the women ended up in jail overnight. Owned by Historic Centerville, Inc.

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Immediately behind the Mansion House.

Salisbury CourthouseThe first courthouse serving Wayne County was built in 1811 in Salisbury, a now extinct town between Centerville and Richmond off the National Road. In 1818, the county seat was moved to Centerville. After many uses and moves

over the years, the log structure was reconstructed at this site in 1998. It is the only original log court house still standing in the old Northwest Territory. Tours by appointment only -

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National Road Mile MarkersTwo of the original National Road markers can still be found along U.S. 40 between Richmond and Centerville. These small stone markers informed travelers of their location – “SL (state line) 9M, “R” Richmond 4 1/2M, and “C” Centerville 1M.

Both markers are on private property, but can be viewed from the road.

Directions

Marker 1: 9392 US 40

Located west of Centerville on the north side, just west of Hildebrand Road.

Marker 2: 5382 US 40

East of Centerville on the north side across from the Dollar General Store.

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DirectionsContinue east past Airport Road 1.3m and turn left into the McDonald’s Restaurant. The marker is between the parking lot and the highway.

Greenville Treaty MarkerIn 1795, General Anthony Wayne agreed to a treaty with twelve Indian tribes, led by Chief Little Turtle, to secure lands in the future state of Ohio and southeastern Indiana. The treaty line runs on a angle from the Ohio River to Fort Recovery, Ohio, creating a wedge of Indiana land called “The Gore.” White settlers spilled into the Whitewater Valley to seek land and opportunity. This stone marker sits on the treaty’s line through Wayne County.

Cope Environmental CenterIn 1948, Jim and Helen Cope chose to pursue a sustainable lifestyle on their 30-acre farm which involved the use of alternative energy, energy conservation, composting, and organic gardening. In 1992, they were joined by their colleague Francis Parks and the center has grown to 102 acres and offers many programs for kids and adults alike. Open to the public, donations accepted.

Recreation4910 Shoemaker Road Centerville, IN 47330 765-855-3188

J&J Winery J&J Winery, located at the cross

roads of America on Old National Road between Richmond and

Centerville, Indiana, is an aesthetic hidden gem. Enjoy the sprawling, picturesque setting, the award winning wines, and authentic, Italian wood-fired pizzas.

Earlham CollegeFounded in 1847, Earlham has its roots in the Great Migration of Quakers from the eastern United States, especially from North Carolina, to the Northwest Territory in the first half of the nineteenth century. It is the third-oldest institution established by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in the nation. The four-year, coeducational liberal arts school is situated on an 800-acre campus with 600 acres in a natural state for environmental studies.

Directions

801 National Road West

Continue east from Centerville 4.4m to the entrance to college’s entrance.

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The Queen City of the Whitewater Valley, it sits astride of two historical thoroughfares, the Old National Road (U.S. 40) and the East Fork of the Whitewater River. A natural cleft in the valley’s bedrock created the Whitewater Gorge and water power and other natural resources led to Richmond’s founding by Quakers in 1806. Quakers form North Carolina and Virginia

moved into the area and founded the Friends Boarding School which became Earlham College. Richmond was home to

farm equipment manufacturers, car companies, buses, and lawn mowers.

At one time Wayne County was home to 260 mills at 166 sites processing milling grains, flax, wool and wood because of its accessibility to water power. This was the second largest number of mills in a single county, trailing only Monroe County, New York.

Richmond was also a railroad center connecting Cincinnati to Chicago and Columbus to Indianapolis. Famed architect Daniel Burnham designed the historic Pennsylvania Railroad Depot and the surrounding district is being revitalized. The old C&O railroad has been converted into the Cardinal Greenway, Indiana’s longest rail trail. While Interstate 70 winds around Richmond, drive through town on U.S. 40 to get a sense for the splendor and nostalgia of the old National Road. Walk through historic districts and visit the county’s amazing museum.

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Joseph Moore Museum of Natural History Located on Earlham’s campus, the museum is open to the public and its exhibits include an Egyptian mummy, a pre-historic mastodon, allosaurus skeleton, a planetarium, as well as birds and mammals in their natural habitat. Admission %ee, donations accepted.

DirectionsDennis Science Hall

Enter at the Earlham College main entrance and follow the signs to the museum.

Earlham School of Religion/Bethany Theological SeminaryThe Earlham school, founded in 1960, was joined by the Bethany school in 1994 to share a common campus, library, and several administrative positions. The schools offer a joint curriculum as well.

Directions228 Co*ege Ave.

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Return to National Road and go east 0.4m to 1st Street SW. Turn right and then veer left onto Hub Etchison Parkway. Go 0.2m, museum is on the right.

Richmond Art MuseumHoused in historic McGuire Memorial Hall at Richmond High School, the museum’s collections include important works of American Impressionists, particularly from the Hoosier Group, Richmond Group, and the Taos School, as well as a significant ceramics collection of the work of the Overbeck Sisters. It is believed to be the only public art museum

connected with a public high school. Admission %ee, donations accepted.

Civic Hall Performing Arts CenterBuilt in 1939 as Richmond High School’s gymnasium, Civic Hall became an entertainment venue in the late 1980s. A part of Richmond Community Schools, it can seat 924 people on two levels. It annually hosts a wide variety of national touring shows, regional groups, and school performing arts events.

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DirectionsHugs the Whitewater River on the old C&O Railroad line. For access points and parking areas see Trail Map.

Need a Bike?If you want to ride the Cardinal Greenway or the hills and valleys along the Whitewater River, but forgot to bring your bike, rent one in Richmond.

Cycling and Fitness Warehouse" Ike’s Bike Shop213 North 3rd Street! ! ! 111 South 6th StreetRichmond! ! ! ! Richmond765-935-5047! ! ! 765-962-5480

Cardinal Greenway TrailGet back to nature on the longest rails-to-trails project in Indiana. The 57-mile paved trail on the old C&O tracks from Richmond to Muncie to Gas City continues to add sections. Public access with parking.

Whitewater Gorge ParkA 3.5 mile trail through the magnificent gorge carved by the river takes hikers from Thistlethwaite Falls to the Test Woolen Mill ruins. In between are steep cliffs, beautiful scenery, industrial ruins, the National Road bridge, and views of the Wayne County Courthouse. Public access.

DirectionsAlong the River in the

Gorge.

Did you know?Inside McGuire Memorial Hall is a Landmark of American Music plaque recognizing Richmond High School as the “Birthplace of the First High School Orchestra” in a public high school in the nation.

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Street/US 27. Turn right and go 1.2m to US 40 West/North A Street. Turn right and stay on US 40 as it turns left and then turn right onto Main Street. Go 0.1m to S. 1st Street and turn left and follow it down into the Whitewater Gorge.

The National Road and BridgeJust south of the towering Main Street bridge on the east side of the river, you can see old stones built into a mound of earth. They are ruins of the National Road Bridge, Richmond's first bridge over the Whitewater River. In use from 1834 to 1895, it was the first covered bridge in Indiana, a magnificent span resting on stone piers thirty feet above the water. The first National Road bridge boasted seven

wooden arches, two teamways, and two walkways. Imagine the relief of settlers traveling west on the Cumberland Road

(later called the National Road) when they found they would not have to ford the river and haul their wagons up the western bluff along a gully.

Through the years, three other bridges have spanned the Whitewater River Gorge with the latest completed in 2004.

DirectionsReverse direction and

veer to the right onto Sim Hodgin Parkway. Take it 1.4m to US 27/Chester Blvd. Turn left(n) and proceed 1.3m to Waterfall Road. Turn left(w) and proceed to the river.

Thistlethwaite FallsIn the early 1800s, Timothy Thistlethwaite blasted a new channel in the East Fork of the Whitewater River to direct the water over this rock formation to provide more waterpower to his nearby sawmill. It is located in Whitewater Gorge Park.

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Starr-Gennett Walk of FameTracing its roots to 1872, Starr Piano Company’s main offices and manufacturing sites were in the Whitewater Gorge. In 1915, a recording division was launched under the Gennett record label. The company changed through the years, but its studios are nationally recognized as the “Birthplace of Recorded Jazz” with many of the greats, including Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington cutting records here. The ruins of its facilities line the river along with the Walk of Fame, initiated in 2007. A series of 78-rpm record-like medallions are placed in the walk to honor the famous musical artists who recorded here. There is also a city tour of significant Starr-Gennett sites. Public access.

DirectionsAlong South 1st Street in the Gorge.

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of South A Street (US 40/ National Road eastbound) to South E Street and from the River to 11th Street.

Old Richmond Historic DistrictRichmond’s oldest neighborhood, commonly called German Village,

covers more than 250 acres and has a charming mixture of private residences, cozy restaurants, shops, and exterior murals. The district contains more than 213 structures of historical importance.Stop by the Old National Road Welcome Center and pick up a brochure for a self-guided walking tour.

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The Starr-Gennett Recording Studios in Richmond, Indiana, are referred to as the “Cradle of Recorded Jazz.” Because of its proximity to the nearby railroad, recording activity frequently had to cease as boxcars would rumble by the recording studio.

Take a walk...Boundaries:

Between North A Street(US 40/ National Road westbound) and South A Street (US 40 eastbound) and from the River to 10th Street.

Historic Downtown Richmond Architecture Walking TourWith its history dating back to the Old National Road, Richmond’s downtown has a rich collection of architectural buildings and styles. Take the historic Architecture Walking Tour to see 27 buildings in a seven-block long stretch along Main Street.

Stop by the Old National Road Welcome Center and pick up a brochure for a self-guided walking tour.

Railroad Depot Historic DistrictComprising four city blocks, the district has also been called the "Hoosier Bowery." It is an architecturally significant group of 19th and early 20th century commercial and industrial buildings. The Pennsylvania Railroad Station is the focal

point of the district and is undergoing extensive restoration. Today, these buildings house antique stores, fun and fabulous restaurants, a chocolatier, unique shops, murals, and more!

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DirectionsBetween 9th and 10th on North E Street

Turn right(e) onto Main Street, then turn left(n) onto 10th Street. Continue 7 blocks to North E Street and the depot.

Pennsylvania RR DepotDesigned by famed architect Daniel Burnham, the depot was built in 1902 in Neo-Classical style. It is the third depot to stand on the site, the first was a small structure between two tracks. The second Union Passenger Station was large enough that trains passed through the building. The landmark is undergoing private renovation and it anchors the historic district.

Off-the-trail2593 Pleasant View Road

Proceed east on E Street to 12th Street. Turn left (n) and continue 1.4m as it becomes SR 227 and Middleboro Pike. Turn right on Pleasant View Road and go 0.4m to the farm entrance.

Gaar Mansion and Farm MuseumThe Gaar Mansion was built in 1876 for Abram and Agnes Gaar, co-founders of Gaar-Scott and Company, the leading manufacturer of threshing machines and steam engines from 1842 to 1911.

Their Second Empire style mansion originally cost $20,000 to build. Completely renovated, the home contains many original pieces and unique features you won’t want to miss. Admission charged.

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Henry Clay’s Famous Slavery SpeechOn North 8th Street near St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in 1842, Clay, the Whig Party presidential candidate, was presented with a petition by local Abolitionists to free his own slaves. After saving the petitioners from the wrath of his supporters, he then ridiculed and berated the anti-slavers in his speech telling them “to mind their own business.” His remarks were used to flame Abolitionists in the east and it contributed to his failed presidential bid.

Off-the-trailOn this 23-mile round trip you’* visit a historic farm, see an old mi*, and learn about the Underground Railroad at a state historic site.

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Cox’s Mill at MiddleboroThis home, just north of the Whitewater River in Middleboro, was once a mill. It

was built in 1860 by Joseph Cox, grandson of Jeremiah Cox, a founder of Richmond. It is the second mill on this property. The first, a stone building that still stands closer to the river, was constructed in 1826 by Jeremiah Cox II, son of Richmond's founder. Private.

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SR 227, Middleboro

Return to SR 227 and turn right (NE) and proceed 4.0m to Middleboro. Follow SR 227 left and cross the Whitewater River. the mill is just north of the bridge on the right.

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Fountain City

Proceed north on SR 227 for 2.6m to Wallace Road. Turn left and go 4.4m to US 27. Turn right and go 1.6m into Fountain City. House is on the

right.

Head back to Richmond on US 27 South.

Levi Coffin State Historic SiteThe “Grand Central Station” of the Underground Railroad for fleeing slaves in pre-Civil War days, this registered National Historic Landmark is a Federal style brick home built in 1839. More than 2,000 fugitive slaves were ushered to freedom through the Coffin House. See where the runaway slaves hid and how they were transported in false bottom wagons. The History Channel has listed the Levi Coffin House as one of the top 25 most historic sites in the United States. Admission charged, check for hours.

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Indiana’s highest elevation, 1,257 feet, is located northeast of Fountain City on the Wayne County/Randolph County line. In this general area are the headwaters of eight major rivers including the Whitewater (East and West Forks), Wabash, Big Miami, White, Salamonie, Mississinewa, and St. Mary’s.

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Recreation1972 Highland Rd

Richmond, IN  47374-9239(765) 983-7287

Highland Lake Golf CourseThe 18-hole course features 6,981 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. Designed by John Budzale, Highland Lake golf course opened in 1972. 

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Directions1150 North A St.

Come south on US 27 and it becomes one-way on North 8th Street. Turn left on Main Street and go to 12th Street, turn left(n) and go one block to North A Street. Turn left and museum is on right.

Wayne County Historical Museum"This gem of a museum is

like a miniature Smithsonian, NY Metropolitan, and Wi*iamsburg a* ro*ed into one." (statement %om a we*-traveled visitor)In 1930, the Wayne County Historical Society accepted the gift of extensive personal collections from Julia Meek Gaar, and the gift of the historical Friends Meeting House from the Whitewater Monthly Meeting of Friends (General Conference) commonly known as Hicksites. The beautiful Meetinghouse grounds were purchased and two adjoining lots were added later.

Today, the complex includes eight buildings on a compact site, the museum is a unique repository of Wayne County and Richmond history from early pioneer life through the industrial revolution into modern times. Several early automobiles manufactured in Richmond are on display. Admission charged.

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9th Street to N. 16th Street between North A Street and North E Street.

Starr Historic DistrictThe Starr Historic District contains 120 structures of historic significance. The focal point is the Hicksite Meetinghouse (Wayne County Museum). The district is an early Victorian neighborhood, developed by Charles and Elizabeth Starr who moved to Richmond in 1825. The Starr family influenced Richmond's early development and later owned Starr Piano.

Stop by the Old National Road Welcome Center and pick up a brochure for a self-guided walking tour of the Starr Historic District.

Tiffany Windows TrailRichmond is home to an impressive collection of Louis Comfort Tiffany Stained Glass windows with four sites within five blocks. Come see Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church, Morrison-Reeves Library, First Presbyterian Church, and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

Stop by the Old National Road Welcome Center and pick up a trail brochure.

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Main Street between 18th and 30th Streets.

E. Main St-Glen Miller Park Historic DistrictThe district comprises an almost nine-tenths mile stretch along East Main Street, including the Glen Miller Park. With its wide thoroughfare and ornate residences, the distinctive street is commonly called “Millionaires Row” featuring the Gennett Mansion located at 1829 E. Main Street.

Stop by the Old National Road Welcome Center and pick up a brochure for a self-guided walking tour of the Glen Mi*er Historic District.

Directions1004 North A Street

Go one block west on North A Street, church is on the right.

Proceed to 8th Street turn left and go three blocks to US 40 east, turn left.

Reid Presbyterian ChurchBegun in 1904 and dedicated on May 13, 1906, it was given by Daniel Reid in honor of his parents. The building cost $295,000 at the time of its

construction (approximately $7 million today). All 62 windows were created by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Tours by appointment.

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DirectionsContinue on US 40/East

Main Street to 22nd Street. Park entrance is on NE corner.

Glen Miller ParkThe 194-acre park has beautiful woods and public areas adjacent to the National Road. The city purchased the property in 1885 from Pennsylvania Railroad executive Colonel John Miller. Public access.

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Madonna of the Trail StatueIn commemoration of pioneer mothers of the covered wagon days, this statue is the ninth link in the Great National Shrine erected by the Daughters of the American

Revolution along the National Road Trail. There are only 12 statues along US 40 from Bethesda, Maryland, to Upland, California. Public access.

Directions22nd Street & East Main St.

At the entrance to Glen Miller Park.

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right side of the Madonna of the Trail statue.

Toll Gate MarkerDuring the later half of the 19th century, the National Road was controlled and operated by the Wayne County Turnpike Company with a toll gate at 23rd Street, this remained the major eastern entrance and exit from the city. Public access.

Did you know?

The Madonna of the Trail statue in Richmond was dedicated in 1928 by a little-known Missouri judge, Harry S Truman, later to become the 33rd President of the United States serving from 1945-1953.

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801 Elks Country Club RoadRichmond, IN 765-962-3745

www.hayesarboretum.org

Hayes ArboretumHayes Arboretum is an educational center on 466 acres in Richmond. There are unique plant collections, rock and fossil collections, and miles of hiking and

running paths. Other features include 3% of Indiana’s old growth forest, many acres of reforested woods, an 1833 dairy barn that acts as a Nature Center, the Hayes Museum, Adena and Hopewell Indian mounds, ponds, fields, and wetlands. Open to the public.

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2500 National Rd. E.Richmond, IN Dawn to Dusk(765) 962-1511www.waynet.org/nonprofit/rosegarden

Richmond Rose GardenThe Richmond Rose A.A.R.S. Garden is open 365 days a year and admission is free. The garden is wheelchair accessible and restrooms are available in Glen Miller Park at the concession building. The E.G. Hill Memorial Rose Garden and the Richmond-Friendship Garden are also in the park. The garden’s peak bloom periods are June and September, but gorgeous roses can been seen throughout the summer months.

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Directions5701 National Road East

Go south on Elks Road to US 40/East Main Street. Turn left and go east 1.4m then turn right on Industrial Parkway.

Old National Road Welcome CenterStop by a pick up travel brochures and walking tour maps of historic districts or find out additional information about the Whitewater Valley. It also serves as a

state welcome center so there is visitor information for all things Hoosier. Clean, public restrooms are a bonus. Lots of restaurants nearby.

Off-the-trailTake National Road/US

40 back into Richmond. Turn left(s) on US 27/8th Street and go 7.4m to Potter Shop Road. Turn right(w) and go 1.9m to Abington.

Abington Tucked in a river valley, and listed on the Indiana Historic Site and Structures Inventory, circa 1840, the old time country store offers a few antiques, pottery, collectibles, and deli-sandwiches.

Did you know?A boulder with a bronze tablet sits on the west side of US 27, a few miles north of Liberty, and marks the birthplace of Joaquin Miller, a 19th century writer called the “Poet of the Sierras.”

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Recreation2100 US Hwy. 27 South

Richmond, IN 47374(765) 966-2015www.elks649.org

Richmond Elks Country ClubThe 18-hole features 6,566 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 70. The Elks golf course opened in 1964.

Liberty Country ClubThe 18-hole course features 6,375 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 70. Designed by Alex Campbell, the Liberty golf course opened in 1927.

Recreation1391 N US Highway 27Liberty, IN 47353-8767(765) 458-5664www.libertycountryclub.com

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The government seat of Union County, the state’s third smallest county, Liberty sits east of the Whitewater River in the county’s center. On the courthouse square you’ll find the Templeton Cabin, the oldest surviving log structure in the county and a marker for Civil War Major General Ambrose Burnside, noted for his military prowess and his whiskers or “sideburns.” It is the northern gateway to Brookville Lake and home to Whitewater Memorial State Park.

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Directions26 West Union Street

Return to US 27 and continue south 6.8m to the center of Liberty.

Union County CourthouseThe present building is the county’s third courthouse, and second on this site. Built in 1890, the massive limestone structure of modified French and Spanish Romanesque style has a tower with a four-faced clock.

DirectionsTurn right at SR44/

W. Union Street and go one block to the CSX tracks. Historical Society is on the right side.

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amphibious assault by U.S. troops and was one of the few generals to utilize African-American troops in combat.

Burnside was one of the co-founders of the National Rifle Association and served as its first president.

He is most famous for his unique side whiskers now called “side burns.”

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Liberty Post Office MuralThe mural, Autumn Fields, was painted by Avery Johnson in 1938-39 as part of the Public Works of Art Project during the Great Depression.

Directions29 East Union Street

Return to courthouse square and continue east on Union Street one block. Building is on the left.

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SE corner of Courthouse Square

Templeton CabinOn the southeast corner of the courthouse lawn is

the oldest surviving log structure in the county. Dating to 1804 near Dunlapsville, the cabin was enlarged in 1807 and relocated in 1938 as a memorial to the county’s pioneers.

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A Little Bit of Hoosier Hysteria...

Rivalry in the Same School

West Co*ege Corner, Indiana/Co*ege Corner, Ohio

Sharing the Indiana-Ohio state line, the towns have many interesting stories about time zone changes. The community’s school straddles the state line and the gymnasium is bisected with the eastern half in Ohio and western half in Indiana. Players used to shoot from one side and score an hour earlier or later depending on the direction.

Off-the-trail • US 27 East To the school: Go 7.5m to State Line Road, turn left(n) and take the second street (Huston St.) right and go to the end of the street–230 Ramsey Street.

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DirectionsFrom the courthouse, take SR 101 south 1.7m to the park entrance.

Whitewater Memorial State ParkOriginally established by Union, Fayette, Franklin, and

Wayne counties as a memorial to the men and women who served in World War II, it became an Indiana State Park in 1949. A part of the Brookville Lake-Whitewater Memorial State Park Complex, it is a great family getaway because of its 200-acre Whitewater Lake, access to Brookville Reservoir, and other recreational facilities.

Off-the-trailFrom the park, take SR 101 south 1.7m to Dunlapsville Road. Turn right and go 2.7m, cross the bridge and take the first road on the right, Old Dunlapsville Road, turn right and go to the museum.

Treaty Line Museum at DunlapsvilleOnce a thriving settlement, Dunlapsville is now known for its collection of historic buildings, many of which were relocated from land flooded by Brookville Lake. The non-profit Treaty-Line Pioneer Village is now open part-time, for special events or private reservations.

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15179 Old State Road 101Liberty, IN 47353(765) 458-7431www.kentsharbor.com

Kent’s Harbor at Brookville LakeProviding the best in boats and waterfront recreation for over 30 years. Featuring a marina, boat rentals, all kinds of skiing equipment, waterfront condos, Ainsley’s Cafe, and Harbor Links Golf Course at Sagamore Resort.

Harbor Links Golf CourseThe 18-hole course at the Sagamore Resort facility is tucked along the shores of Brookville Lake. It features 7,004 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. Designed by P.B. Dye, ASGCA, the course opened in 2002.

RecreationTo Quakertown SRA, go

back to Dunlapsville Road and jog left to the park entrance.

To Mounds SRA, return to US 27 turn right(s) and go

6.0m to park entrance.

Brookville Lake A flood control project on the Whitewater River’s East Fork created this 5,260-acre lake in a 16,000-acre site. The lake property has more than 25 miles of hiking trails, boating

opportunities, and is a nationally known recreational and sport fishing site. Two beaches and more than 400 campsites make this an ideal family vacation spot.

The Quakertown State Recreation Area is on the lake’s northern reaches. Mounds State Recreation Area services the southern end of the lake.

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15179 Old State Road 101Liberty, IN 47353(765) 458-9999www.golfharborlinks.com

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Oldenburg-Batesville Loop

Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway Loop 2

This 35-mile loop will take you through the hills and valleys that look much like they did

when the white settlers arrived. You’ll see charming towns linked to their religious and German heritage. It’s a great opportunity to

roll down the windows, slow down, and explore the natural Valley.

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Directions3127 State Road 229

From Whitewater Valley Gateway Park in Metamora, take US 52 west 2.3m to SR 229, turn left(s) and go 7.9m to Michaela Farm.

Sisters Cow Barn and Michaela Farm

Michaela Farm is a farm renewal effort of the Oldenburg Franciscans, serving as a center for natural farming practices, environmental education, and spiritual renewal. The farm has gone through many changes since its founding in 1854. The landmark brick barn was built in 1907-1909. Shop open public, tours by appointment.

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Settled by Irish in 1817, the town was officially platted in 1837 by German speculators who named it for the northern Germany province. Taking on its German flavor with the in-migration of German Catholics from Cincinnati, the town preserves its religious, cultural, and architectural heritage. Oldenburg is called the “Village of the Spires” because of its churches and religious institutions. Drive along the “strasses” (streets), visit the Franciscan sisters’ farm, the church building, and eat at the local restaurants. Come back the third week of July and celebrate FreudenFest.

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DirectionsReverse direction. Go to the north end of Pearl Street.

Holy Family Cemetery/Immaculate Conception Convent Cemetery

The convent cemetery on the east side is distinguished by its rows of simple white stone crosses and fieldstone chapel. The parish cemetery on the west side is noted for its unusual iron grave markers.

Directions3027 Pearl Street

Head west on Main Street then turn right onto Pearl Street. Church is on the right.

Holy Family ChurchThe parish was founded in 1837. This is the third structure to serve this parish, this beautiful brick church was constructed in 1861 with a steeple rising 187 feet above the surrounding valley.

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Return from the Cemetery on Pearl Street to SR 229/Main Street. Continue 1/2 block, building and marker are on the right.

Oldenburg Town hallA historical marker in front of the town hall tells of many milestones in the town’s history. While platted in 1837, the town was incorporated in 1869. The cornerstone of the town hall was laid in 1878 on George Washington’s birthday, February 22.

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Continue winding south and west 1.0m on SR 229. The convent is on the right.

Immaculate Conception ConventThe present motherhouse of the Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis was built in 1901 and the

Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, next door, dates from 1891. Their Oldenburg Academy for girls was founded in 1885. Tours by appointment.

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Take a Bike Ride...The Vatican RideTwo bike trails (17 miles and 44 miles) give riders the opportunity to travel the rolling hills of Franklin County and visit four or seven beautiful Catholic churches, tracing the history of European immigration in the Whitewater Valley. Both trails begin in Oldenburg. Trail 1 showcases Oldenburg, Enochsburg, and Hamburg. Trail 2 sends bikers to churches in Oldenburg, St. Peter’s, Cedar Grove, Brookville, and two country churches. Click here for an online map of the two bike trails.

Recreation 22087 Pocket RoadBatesville, IN 47006(812) 934-6348www.cricketridge.com

Cricket Ridge Golf CourseThe 9-hole course features 2,789 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 35. Cricket Ridge Golf Course opened in 1990. 

When the Indianapolis-Lawrenceburg railroad cut through northern Ripley County, the town of Batesville was born. The enormous stock of timber in the area attracted buyers and craftsmen, mostly Germans from Cincinnati, and they began Batesville’s primary industry of woodworking. Around 1900, there were six furniture factories, two coffin and casket plants, two sawmills, a door and sash company, and a novelty works. Today, Batesville is home to Hillenbrand Industries’ Batesville Casket Company, Hill-Rom (medical technologies), and Sherman House, a legendary Indiana restaurant since 1852.

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Continue south on SR 229, cross I-74 and continue 0.7m on Walnut Street/SR 229 to Boehringer Street, turn left, then right on Main Street. Two blocks on left.

Sherman House Restaurant and InnOne of the state’s oldest dining establishments, it has been a restaurant and lodging destination

since 1852. Ideal for a weekend getaway, the Sherman House continues to be a crossroads meeting place for friends and families.

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Batesville Post Office Mural The mural, Building the Industrial Foundation of Batesvi*e, was painted by Orville Carroll in 1938 as part of the Public Works of Art Project during the Great Depression.

Directions3 West George Street

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Directions15 West George St.

To Historical Society, turn right onto George Street and go one block. Building is on the left.

Batesville Historic DowntownTake a drive through Batesville’s charming downtown. Stop at the Batesville Area Historical Society to learn more about the area’s German history and industrial heritage.

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Return to intersection of SR 229 and SR 46. Turn east onto SR 46 and proceed 4.3m, through Morris, and the home is on the left.

Stagecoach InnThis Greek Revival brick home just east of the village of Morris provided food and lodging to weary travelers. It was also a safe house for travelers on the Underground Railroad. See the historical marker in the front yard. Private residence.

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Recreation13137 North Spades RoadSunman, IN 47041-9167(812) 623-4653

Indian Lakes Golf CourseThe 9-hole course at the Indian Lakes in Sunman, Indiana features 3,051 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 36. Designed by Robert Renault, the Indian Lakes golf course opened in 1986.

Culinary3794 E. CR 1100 North

Batesville, IN 47006812-933-1500

Ertel Cellars WineryA family winery, located on 200 acres in the rolling hillsides of Ripley County, began growing grapes in 1999 and then opened for

itself in 2006. The winery produces seven varieties of grapes and its offerings include a tasting bar, lounge, restaurant and wine market.

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Turn left at SR 101, cross I-74 and then veer left onto St. Mary’s Road for 4.9m. The road becomes Sunman Road then St. Mary’s Road again to the church.

St. Mary-of-the-Rock ChurchEstablished in 1844 in this cradle of German Catholics, the church is one of the stops on the Vatican Ride bicycle route created by the Franklin County Convention, Recreation, and Visitors Commission.

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Continue north on St. Mary’s Road as it winds 3.4 miles to the church.

SS Philomena and Cecilia ChurchEstablished in 1844, along with the tiny village of Oak Forest. This church is also a stop on Franklin County Tourism’s Vatican Bike Ride.

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Continue on St. Mary’s Road for 2.7m to its intersection with Castle Road. Marker is on the right. Continue 3.2m to Brookville or return to SR 46.

Intersection of Treaty Lines MarkerA historical marker denotes the intersection of boundary lines of two major treaties –Treaty of Greenville and the Treaty of Grouseland – between the U.S. Government and the Native American tribes leading further settlement in Indiana.

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Penntown Historic MarkerOriginally platted in 1837 as Pennsylvaniaburg and later changed to Penntown. A marker at one of the settlement’s churches tells the community’s history.

Off-the-trail (south)Penntown

Continue east on SR 46 for 3.0m to SR 101. Turn right and go 0.1m then angle left onto CR 1300 N. Go to next intersection, church, cemetery and sign are on the northeast corner.

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Almost finished...Continue north on SR 1 for 5.1m to its intersection with US 52. This completes the Oldenburg-Batesville Loop. You are now rejoining the Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway’s Canal Route. From here you can turn left and return to Brookville or turn right and head south to Lawrenceburg.

Recreation 7211 Hyland Rd Guilford, IN 47022-9709(812) 576-5000

Country View Golf CourseThe 18-hole course features 5,625 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of

72 . Designed by Terry Zimmer, the Country View golf course opened in 1999.

Recreation29703 Post RoadSt. Leon, IN 47032(812) 576-3177

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Lobenstein’s FarmHome to one of Southeastern Indiana’s largest pumpkin festivals, the annual event is held the first three weekends in October and draws about 30,000 people. Visitors are able to pick their own pumpkins from the field, enjoy hayrides, craft booths, and a petting zoo. For more information, call 812-576-3177.

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SR 101 to SR 1 (7.7m) turn left on SR 1 and go 0.5m to St. Leon.

St. Leon Pole Raising MarkerA historical marker marks the site and tells the story of the political “pole-raising” performed during every presidential election since

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Starting in Lawrenceburg, this 47-mile loop shows off many homes built by the Valley’s early industrialists in their desire to work and live near the Ohio River. You’ll see early educational institutions and visit the town whose Indiana story became a national treasure in the movie Hoosiers. The circular trip concludes in

Greendale in the shadows of the world’s largest whiskey distillery and the history of brewing in the Valley.

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Overlooking a prominent bend in the Ohio River, Aurora was originally founded as Decatur by a Cincinnati businessman in 1804. A group of 20 men from the tri-state region purchased the land in 1819 and renamed it Aurora. Industry and river traffic have been the pillars of Aurora’s economy. The importance of river commerce is expressed in two unusual downtown street names—Importing and Exporting. In the 1850s, Thomas Gaff, an industrialist and civic leader, built Hillforest Mansion, a major visitors’ attraction.

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Directions501 3rd Street

Take US 50 west 3.7m to SR 56/Importing Street and then take first right onto Bridgeway Street. Go two blocks and Post Office is on the corner.

Aurora Post Office Mural The mural, Down to the Ferry, was painted by Henrik Martin Mayer in 1938 as part of the Public Works of Art Project during the Great Depression.

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Directions215 4th Street

Continue on Bridgeway Street to 4th Street. Turn left and go 3 blocks. Church is on the left.

First Presbyterian ChurchWith a presence in Aurora prior to the 1826 construction of a Seminary (school), leading Presbyterians built the first stage of this church in 1850 and five years later added the the second floor sanctuary, bell tower, and four-faced clock which was the official time-piece of the City of Aurora until 1981. St. Mary’s Catholic Church is across the street.

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RecreationSouthern trailhead begins 0.8m south of 5th Street on SR 56.

The northern trailhead begins at Manchester Landing Street at US 50 and SR 48.

Aurora-Lawrenceburg Trail

The 3.5 mile trail connects the two cities on the former New York Central railbed. The trail hugs the Ohio River and crosses refurbished bridges and encourages hikers and bikers to enjoy the history in these early Indiana communities. Public access.

Directions213 Fi-h Street

Turn right onto Judiciary Street and go one block to the Mansion.

Hillforest Mansion Local industrialist and steamboat owner Thomas Gaff constructed the home in 1855 and it remained in the family until 1926. The Italianate home is unique in its openness and its steamboat-like turret on the third floor providing a magnificent view of Aurora and the Ohio River. Open to public, admission charged.

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Did you know?On the bank of the Ohio River in Aurora, opposite the Eagle Hotel, Pinkney James built the steamboat CLINTON 1823-24. The July 4, 1824, launching caused much celebration and firing of cannon. ~Dearborn County Sesquicentennial Committee

VeraestauWhen Jesse Holman combined the Latin words for spring, summer and fall to name his property Veraestau in 1810, he hoped winter would never touch his home. In a way, it never has. Set high above the Ohio River in Aurora, Indiana, the landmark home captures a long sweep of Indiana’s architectural history and exemplifies historic preservation. Today, Veraestau serves as Indiana Landmarks' Southeast Field Office, and is open each weekend April through December for tours and rentals.

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Market Street, turn right and continue on Market Street/Dutch Hollow Road 0.7 m. Turn onto Glen Marry Road for 0.5m to Veraestau Lane.

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Did you know?In a settlement called Cochran(e), on the western edge of Aurora, stood the early train works of the Ohio and Missisippi Railroad. The railyard

served the trains moving freight and passengers from Cincinnati to St. Louis.

Recreation7096 State Route 48Aurora, IN 47001(812) 926-1807

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Busse’s FarmThe farm offers a wide variety of bedding plants for purchase, including 19 different varieties of tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, eggplant and herbs. In the fall, choose from approximately 2,500 pumpkins and 500 gourds, or pick from the farm's vast selection of mums. Open April through November.

Recreation9267 Mt. Tabor Rd.Aurora IN 47001812-926-3732

Mt. Tabor Alpaca FarmThis 89-acre farm located in the rolling hills of Dearborn County is home to a large

herd of alpacas, gentle animals prized for the super-soft fiber. Enjoy a special behind-the-scenes tour of this scenic farm, where you will learn more about these magnificent animals and meet the farm’s other inhabitants, including goats, honeybees and horses. Advance reservations required. 

A Bit of History... Wilmington

On September 26, 1836, Wilmington became the seat of justice for Dearborn County, moving from Lawrenceburg. It remained the county seat until April 1, 1844 when it returned to Lawrenceburg.

Salatin’s OrchardStarted in 1984 as a hobby, it has since

grown into a full-time business. Salatin's Orchard grows and sells 24 varieties of apples and produces its own cider. Apples that have fallen on the ground, however, are never used for cider or sold. Instead, the fallen apples are donated to the Red Wolf Sanctuary in Rising Sun to feed the bears that live there.

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Main Street, turn right on Adams and then left onto Old SR 350/Carr Street for 2.1m to Milan. Continue west on Carr Street one block to the Milan ’54 Museum.

Milan-– Story behind the movie HoosiersThe story of the “Milan Miracle,” captured in the epic movie Hoosiers, the small town high school’s upset of mighty Muncie Central to win the 1954 Indiana High School Basketball Championship is still celebrated here on the town’s water tower. Visit the Milan ’54 Museum for memorabilia of the team’s historic run. Milan was a railroad town and had a large warehouse complex for the whiskey

distillery in nearby Lawrenceburg. Donations accepted, check for hours.

DirectionsReturn to US 50 at SR 56/SR 350. Head west on SR 350 for 10.7m to Main Street. Turn left and go 1.0m into town and to the landmark.

Carnegie Hall–Moores Hill Moores Hill College, a coeducational institution was founded in 1854. Its first building Moore Hall, (b. 1856) burned down in 1915. Carnegie Hall (b.

1908) remains on the site even though the college relocated in 1917 and became the University of Evansville. Tours by appointment only.

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Hoosier Links Golf CourseThe decades old golf course nestled in the heart of the farmland of southeast Indiana features 7,404 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. With four sets of tees the course fits everyone. For those up to a real challenge, try the Black Monster tees.

Recreation 488 N. Country Club DriveMilan, IN 47031-8311(812) 654-2440www.hoosierlinksgolf.com

A bit of history... John Hunt Morgan Heritage TrailThe Byway intersects the John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail. In 1863, Confederate Brigadier General Morgan led 2,000 troops on an 18-day raid through southern Indiana and Ohio. The band swept through here in July. The raiders crossed the Ohio River south of Corydon, traveled north to Salem, then northeast toward Vernon, south to Dupont, then east and north into Versailles. From there they headed east-northeast toward Milan and Sunman, and then eastward across northern Dearborn County to West Harrison and across the Ohio state line into Harrison, Ohio.

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Directions8930 N State Road 101,

SunmanContinue north of Milan 7.2m on on SR 101 to its intersection with Asche Road. The church is on the northwest corner.

DirectionsFrom Milan

proceed north on SR 101. Cross SR 350 and continue 0.9m to Old Milan. The marker is on the right at the intersection of SR 101 and Old Milan Road.

Morgan’s Raid Marker • Old MilanIn 1924, the Ripley County Historical Society placed a series of stone markers along the Raid’s route through the county. Several markers are included in this guide.

Morgan’s Raid • St. Paul’s United Methodist ChurchMorgan’s raiders camped in St. Paul Cemetery, approximately 48 miles from their last camp. Morgan set up his headquarters in the Ferris School House on the southeast corner of the intersection, now a private residence.

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Meridian Street

Continue north on SR 101 2.2m into the town of Sunman. The marker is just south of Classic Pizza on the right side of the street.

Civil War 83rd Indiana Voluntary Infantry • SunmanA Ripley County historical marker tells of the sacrifices of Sunman’s young men serving in Company G of the 83rd Indiana. The well traveled group fought in several major battles, including General Sherman’s famous “March to the Sea.”

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1856, three years after the Big Four Railroad placed a major crossing here. The railroads don’t stop in Sunman anymore and the town focuses on Interstate 74 for economic prosperity.

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Recreation9569 Yorkridge RoadGuilford IN 47022(812) 623-1433

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Very Berry Patch (seasonal)The Very Berry Patch offers a variety of items depending on season, including berries, pumpkins, gourds and mums. Business hours at The Very Berry Patch vary according to

season, so you may wish to call before visiting.

Directions9798 N. Dearborn Road,

GuilfordFrom downtown Sunman go east 0.8m on Eastern Avenue, jog right at County Line Road then left onto North Dearborn Road. Proceed east for 4.4m to New Alsace.

St. Paul’s Catholic Church • New AlsaceEstablished in 1833 as a parish by the first bishop of Cincinnati, pioneers built a log church on the site of the current rectory. German Catholics built New Alsace around the church as the land resembled their homeland. A school offered classes in the log church in 1834. The present

church was built in 1837 and the school in 1921. Morgan’s Confederate troops raced through here on their eastward flight.

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Scenic RoadThis winding route travels through the

same valley as the original Indianapolis & Lawrenceburg Railroad. The road weaves under the overhead railroad and historic bridges span streams that criss-cross the route. The Adventure Option route (recommended for SUVs and a*-wheel drive vehicles) is a loop on partially-paved and gravel roads with steep hills. Some creeks will be forded so use extreme caution and avoid fast moving water. It’s a scenic drive, so it’s okay to turn around. Enjoy, but travel at your own risk.

Off-the-trailFrom New Alsace, turn right onto Yorkridge Road and go 2.6m to Yorkville. Take a slight right onto Burtzelbach Road. Proceed 2.9m to Bonnell Road.

(Easy Option) Turn left and wind along Bonnell Road 3.7m to Guilford and rejoin the Byway Loop at S.R. 1.

(Adventure Option) Turn right onto Bonnell Road 0.7m then turn left onto Konradi Road. Take the rugged 3.5m loop to Bonnell Road and then head east to S.R. 1 at Guilford.

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St. John the Baptist Catholic ChurchEstablished in 1824, it is the second oldest Roman Catholic Church in Indiana. The original log meeting house was replaced by a framed structure in 1842. The first brick church was built in 1847 and the present building was dedicated October 19, 1879.

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Continue on East Fork Road 0.2m and merge onto SR 1 then 1.2m to Guilford. Turn right onto Main Street, then left to the bridge.

Guilford Covered BridgeBuilt in 1879 over Tanners Creek, by Archibald M. Kennedy & Sons of

Rushville, prominent bridge builders. The 103-foot bridge is open to traffic. It was relocated to the park in 1960 and was rehabilitated in 1997. Public access.

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south on SR 1 for 5.0m to East Fork Road and turn right. Go 0.1m to the church and cemetery on the right.

Stone ChapelErected in 1821, the early Methodist Church served a congregation for more than 125 years. The church building and cemetery are maintained by a local endowment fund.

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Recreation19074 Perfect LaneLawrenceburg, IN 47025-8266(812) 537-3754www.perfectnorth.com

Perfect North SlopesIf it's winter action you crave, then head for Perfect North Slopes. Here you can ski down family-friendly trails, snowboard on heart pounding double black-diamonds, or slide down a 750-foot tubing run.

Whatever your course of adventure, you can count on one thing at Perfect North Slopes: plenty of snowy fun. With twenty picturesque trails and open slopes, skiers of all abilities will love. For those that love sled riding, go for a slide on the snow tubing hill. With multiple lanes to choose from and a surface lift to get you back to the top, this is the perfect family activity.Recreation

21874 Kuebel Rd.Guilford, IN 47022(812)487-2695www.beiersdorferorchard.com

Beiersdorfer OrchardBeiersdorfer Orchard is a family-owned business operating in Southeastern Indiana. While specializing in apples and apple cider, we have a wide selection of mouth-watering fruits such as peaches, pears, plums, etc. to meet your needs. Open year-round.

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DirectionsContinue 4.9m south on SR 1 to Nowlin Avenue. Turn right and go 1.2m to cemetery.

Greendale CemeterySituated on land given to Col. Zebulon Pike in 1803 for payment of his Revolutionary War service. A memorial at the entrance shares the story. Also, George Dunn, president of Lawrenceburg & Indianapolis RR, is buried here with a carved train as his headstone.

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on Nowlin Avenue to intersection with Probasco Street. Marker is on SW corner.

Lawrenceburg & Indianapolis RR markerA marker notes the route of the railroad, the state’s first chartered rail company. It was completed in 1853 largely due to efforts of George Dunn. Later that year, the name was changed to the Indianapolis & Cincinnati RR.

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Greendale was laid out in 1852, but not recorded until 1883. North and west from the city of Lawrenceburg, the town of Greendale lies along an extended gravel ridge. It overlooks the broad valley of the Great Miami and has a fine view of the surrounding hills, the Kentucky hills just across the Ohio, Fort Hill and the range of beautifully rounded elevations on the farther side of the Miami,

reaching to the bold promontory that juts out overlooking the confluence of the Miami and the

Whitewater Rivers.

To the west overlooking the town, standing some three or four hundred feet above it, is the long range of hills that are led up to by the old state road, that has had such history to recount of the early pioneer days when it was a thoroughfare and along which the men and women who peopled the country to the west took their way.

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Probasco Street 4 blocks to Ridge Avenue on the corner.

Turn south on Ridge Avenue and go 0.2m to Cook House.

Greendale Historic DistrictMany beautiful homes were built along Greendale’s Ridge Avenue by prominent distillers, industrialists, and other

businessmen. One of them, William H. Probasco, president of the People’s National Bank, built this home in 1868. Private residence.

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DirectionsContinue south 0.1m on

Ridge Avenue to Distillery entrance.

Lawrenceburg DistillersFounded as the Rossville Union Distillery in 1847, purchased in 1933 by Jos. Seagrams & Sons and built into the world’s largest distillery capable of producing 85,000 gallons of alcohol per day. Currently owned by MPG

Ingredients Inc. producing whiskeys, gins, and neutral grain spirits. Not open to the public.

The “Spirits” of the Whitewater ValleyThe Whitewater valley has a rich heritage in distilling, especially whiskey. With its readily available grain and access to river and canal markets, the businesses sprang forth from immigrants bringing the trade from Europe. At one time, Lawrenceburg was called “Whiskey City USA.”

The first commercial venture, Dunn and Ludlow Distillery, began in Lawrenceburg in 1807, nine years prior to Indiana’s statehood.

John B. Garnier, an immigrant from France, established J. B. Garnier Malt House & Brewery in 1840 and it continued until 1916. In 1896, Garnier's son-in-law, Victor Oberting took over the business. Thomas and James Gaff of Aurora had three different distilling endeavors—T. & J.W. Gaff & Co (1846-?), Aurora Brewing and Malting Company (1871-73), and Crescent Brewing Company (1873–1899). Gaff also got into shipping and moved spirits up and down the Ohio River.

The Squibb family built a distillery called Old Quaker in Lawrenceburg in 1846 and sold under the names Chimney Corner, Old Dearborn, Rock Castle, and Gold Leaf Rye. Just before prohibition ended Schenley bought the plant and several others and rolled them into a new conglomerate. Schenley closed the plant in the 1980s.

During the valley’s settlement many other individuals built distilleries and breweries. There were at least four operations in or near Brookville, six in northern Dearborn County, two in Metamora, one in Oldenburg, and five in Batesville.

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Scenic BywayA state scenic byway that traces the lives of two U.S. presidents from

southwestern Ohio – William Henry Harrison (9th President) and his grandson, Benjamin Harrison (23rd President). The elder Harrison is

buried in Cleves, Ohio. The 47-mile byway extends from the Ohio River area to Hueston Woods State Park north of beautiful Oxford, Ohio. Oxford is also home to Miami University, known as a “public ivy” in

academic circles. Considered a sister byway to the Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway, the two connect in West Harrison/Harrison just as two

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Make the ConnectionFrom the Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway in Lawrenceburg, head east on US 50 a short distance to Elizabethtown, Ohio and begin the trip from there.

DirectionsContinue east on US 50 for

1.1m to Elizabethtown.

Elizabethtown, Ohio An early stopover for drovers taking their livestock to market in Cincinnati. Once home to several businesses. Today, the American Discovery Trail, the only coast-to-coast, non-motorized recreational trail, splits here with the Northern Midwest Route heading to Oxford and into Indiana near Richmond on its way to Lake Michigan. The Southern Midwest Route heads west to Lawrenceburg then traces the Ohio River downstream across Indiana.

Shawnee Lookout ParkWith over 1,100 acres, tucked between the Great Miami River and the Ohio River, the park has wonderful natural areas, three trails, great fishing, and an 18-hole golf course. The park includes an

archaeological center showcasing the Hopewell and Shawnee cultures. The area is thought to be the oldest continuously occupied Native American hilltop settlement in the nation.

Directions2008 Lawrenceburg Rd.

Turn right onto Lawrenceburg Road, cross the Great Miami River and continue right to the park entrance, 2.3m.

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President William Henry Harrison TombHarrison's tomb and monument on Mt. Nebo in North Bend contains the remains of William Henry Harrison, ninth president of the United States. An obelisk of Bedford limestone, with a marble entranceway, rises 60

feet above the tomb. From the terrace, visitors have a spectacular panorama of the Ohio River valley. Open to the public.

DirectionsTake Lawrenceburg Road back toward

Elizabethtown 0.6m to Dugan’s Gap Road. Turn right, then road becomes Cliff Road, go 3.3m to the park.

Congress Green CemeteryEarly pioneer families, including the Symmes, Harrisons and Eatons are buried here. The tombstones give clues to the history of this

area. Please be respectful of these founders who envisioned so much and worked so hard in the early years of the state.

DirectionsAcross Cliff Road from Harrison’s Tomb.

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Cincinnati-Whitewater Canal TunnelThis Ohio canal was built in the 1830-40s to connect to Indiana’s Whitewater Canal. Rather than build a system of locks to move the canal boats up and over the hill separating North Bend and Cleves, a canal tunnel was built, one of only twelve canal tunnels built in the U.S.

Extending 1,780 feet, the tunnel had one entrance in Cleves, the other in North Bend. It was 24 feet in diameter with a water depth of about four feet. Almost as soon as the tunnel was complete the canal’s days were numbered. The canal closed in 1856 and the railroad utilized the tunnel until 1884.

The tunnel was abandoned and sat in relative obscurity for over 100 years. The construction of US 50 took the North Bend end of the tunnel. The Cleves entrance and a portion of the tunnel remain although the tunnel has become almost completely filled with silt over the years. There are continuing efforts to preserve and restore the tunnel, now one of only four in existence.

Directions300 South Miami Avenue

Go south from the Park and turn left on Brower Road. Proceed 0.2m across US 50 to Miami Avenue. Turn left and go north 0.5m. Pass the school and Ridge Avenue on the right and two parking spots are on the left, then walk to the tunnel.

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Directions112 South Miami Avenue, Cleves

Continue north on S. Miami Avenue 0.2m and building is on the right.

Harrison-Symmes MuseumThis building is one of two left in Hamilton County that served as a Grand Army of the Republic hall. The GAR built the building after the Civil War and later deeded it to the township. It now serves as a museum for local artifacts. The building is named for President William Henry Harrison and John Cleves Symmes, a Northwest Territory pioneer who help in the founding of Cleves and North Bend. Open Sunday a-ernoons.

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Cleves Presbyterian ChurchThe church was

organized in 1830 and ground was given by William Henry Harrison. The original log church was used for twenty years until the present structure was built. Future president Benjamin Harrison was baptized here. The church contains several Harrison family items.

Directions25 East State Road

Continue north on S. Miami Avenue 0.1m to State Road (Ohio Route 264). Turn right and and go 300 feet to church on the right.

Take US 50 west 1.8m to Kilby Road, turn right and proceed north. Visit Green Acres Canoe Rental to learn more about the historic suspension bridge that once spanned the Whitewater River.

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A Bit of History... Suspension Bridge Road

Originally the site of Calloway’s Ford, a suspension bridge

was built over the Whitewater River in 1869 connecting Cincinnati to Indiana. It was the only bridge that remained standing on the Whitewater and Great Miami Rivers locally after the 1913 flood. It was replaced by a steel truss bridge in 1920 and again with the current bridge in 1984. The river crossing is next to Green Acres Canoe Rental. Stop by and learn more history about the bridges.

Recreation 10465 Suspension Bridge RoadHarrison, OH 45030(513) 353-4770www.greenacrescanoe.com

Green Acres Canoe and Kayak RentalsOn the site of the former Long Island Beach Amusement

Park, people now venture into the Whitewater River for canoeing, kayaking, tubing, and rafting. Also on site are picnic areas and a miniature golf course. Choose between 3-mile and 8-mile trips.

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DirectionsProceed north on Kilby Road past Suspension Bridge Road for 3.7m to Campbell Road. Turn left and go 2.3m to its intersection with South State Street. The marker is at the NW corner of the intersection.

West Harrison-Harrison Canal JunctionA two-sided marker shows the location of the junction of the Whitewater Canal and the Cincinnati and Whitewater Canal improving the connectivity between Indiana and the important Cincinnati markets.

Settlers arrived in the Harrison area in the early 1800s. Most were Revolutionary War veterans or others lured by the promises of abundant forested land located within the network of navigable rivers flowing to the Ohio. Othneil Looker, a leading citizen, built a home of lumber in 1804 and set about providing instruction in reading and writing to his fellow settlers. He eventually served as the fifth governor of Ohio in 1814. By 1810, the four blocks of the original town centering on the intersection of Market (now Harrison Ave.) and Walnut Streets were platted.

The town has been called Harrison since 1814, in honor of General William Henry Harrison (later president), a resident of

nearby North Bend.

The electric railway came from Cincinnati through Anderson's Ferry, cutting off at Valley Junction and coming up the Whitewater Valley along Kilby and Campbell Roads into Harrison. The main line went to Lawrenceburg and Aurora. The Harrison terminal was at the corner of Harrison Avenue and State Street. The first car came into town July 4, 1900, and the last went out November 30, 1930. Located on a main route, Harrison Pike was the earliest road, followed by US 52, and today’s Interstate 74 connecting Cincinnati and Indianapolis.

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Directions10580 Marvin Road

Continue north on State Street 0.7m, turn right onto Harrison Avenue. Proceed 4 blocks, turn left onto Hill Street/New Biddinger Road and cross over I-74 and turn right onto Marvin Road and go 0.7m to home.

Governor Othniel Looker HouseGov. Looker was the

5th Governor of Ohio (1814) after serving in the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio Senate. He served with Gen. George Washington during the Revolutionary War. He built the first milled lumber dwelling in Harrison. Private home, group tours by appointment.

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A bit of history... John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail

The Byway intersects the John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail. In 1863, Confederate Brigadier General Morgan led 2,000 troops on an 18-day raid through southern Indiana and Ohio. The band swept through here in July. To slow down the pursuing Union soldiers, they took horses and other loot and burned wooden bridges, including the one over the Whitewater River. They were eventually captured in northeastern Ohio. The trail follows their infamous raid. See the historical marker at the corner of Harrison Avenue and State Street.

Did you know?Benjamin Harrison, 23rd President of the U.S., was born in North Bend, Ohio and moved to Indianapolis to begin his law career at age 21. Before becoming president in 1889, he was a Union Army brigadier general during the Civil War and a U.S. senator from Indiana. He is Indiana’s only president and the only grandson of another president.

Recreation 10240 Carolina Trace Rd Harrison, OH  45030-1604(513) 367-5858 http://www.circlinghills.com

Circling Hills Golf CourseThe 18-hole course features 6,350 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 70. Designed by Greg Guinen, the Circling Hills golf course opened in 1994.

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William Henry Harrison, who became the Ninth President of the United States, served only 32 days as president before succumbing to pneumonia. He had homes in Vincennes, Indiana (the capital of the Northwest Territory, Louisiana Territory, and the Indiana Territory) and North Bend, Ohio.

Directions9001 Mount Hope Road

Continue on Marvin Road 0.5m to Carolina Trace Road. Turn right and go 1.4m to New Haven Road. Turn left, go 2.1m to Mt. Hope Road. Turn right and go 0.7m to park entrance.

10Miami-Whitewater ForestThis massive park offers 4,022 acres that include an 18-hole golf course, three nature trails, campgrounds, an 85-acre fishing lake, a soccer complex, a water park for kids, and Shaker Trace Trail, a 7.8-mile loop. The park is restoring 700 acres of wetlands and prairies. Open to the public.

Shaker Trace TrailLocated in the Miami-Whitewater Forest, the trail has two loops – a short 1.2 mile inner loop and the extended 7.8 mile outer loop. Both begin and end at the Harbor. The entire trail is paved and gently graded with distances marked along the trail at every .2 miles. Along the way, see restored wetlands and prairie, as well as creek beds and farmland.

Miami-Whitewater Forest Golf CourseThe 18-hole course

features 6,780 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. Designed by Hamilton County Park District, the Miami-Whitewater golf course opened in 1962.

Passmore CabinAs one of the earliest Crosby Township symbols, this log structure is believed to be the first cabin built in the village of New Haven. The cabin stood on Lot 29 on the northeast corner of Willey Road and Passmore Street. The original cabin was 16 x 18 ½ feet. Room additions had been added to the north and east sides. The cabin is owned by the Crosby Township Historical Society and was reassembled on this site in 2002. Tours by appointment only.

DirectionsNew Haven

Retrace route from Mount Hope Road to New Haven Road. Turn right, go to New Haven. Turn left onto Oxford Street and take an immediate left onto Baughman Road and cabin is behind the Fire Station.

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8801 Mount Hope Rd Harrison, OH  45030-9223(513) 367-4627 http://www.greatparks.org

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White Water Shaker VillageThe White Water Shaker Village was established in 1824 by the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, generally called "Shakers." It is the only one of four Ohio Shaker villages retaining most of its original buildings in their original settings. The village contains 22 buildings, including at least two “family” houses with women living on one side and men on the other side of the house. Tours by appointment only.

Directions11813 Oxford Road

Return to Oxford Road, turn left and go 2.2m to Village on the left.

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Morgan Township HallBuilt in 1858 for township meetings, it was used as a school. Disenchanted with President Lincoln and the ongoing Civil War, the first Copperhead Society was organized in Butler County in 1863, using the hall for its meeting place. The building houses a small museum and a historical marker tells about the turbulent times.

DirectionsOkeana, Ohio

Continue north on Oxford Rd/Race Lane Road 3.1m to Ohio 126 (Cincinnati-Brookville Rd). Turn left onto highway and go 0.4m and take a slight left onto Okeana-Drewersburg Road. Building is on the left.

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Governor Bebb PreserveThis preserve appeals to nature lovers, history buffs, and outdoor recreation enthusiasts. The park takes its name from William Bebb, 19th Governor of Ohio, whose 1799 birthplace cabin and boyhood home is the centerpiece of the Pioneer Village. Public access.

Indian Creek Pioneer ChurchIndian Creek Pioneer Church was built in 1829 and was restored in 1960. The adjoining cemetery, which

dates back to 1810, is reputedly the first land sold in Butler County for public burial. It is the site of the Annual Salute to the Pioneers hosted by the Restoration Committee. Continue on Indian Creek Road to the Unitarian Universalist Cemetery. Park admission charged.

Did you know?Ohio and Indiana shared the same fervor for transportation systems. Ohio constructed a 1000-mile canal network between 1825 and 1847. By World War I, the state’s interurban electric rail network had nearly 2,800 miles of track connecting the state’s cities, towns, and rural communities.

DirectionsContinue through

Okeana to Church Street and turn right, then left onto Ohio 126W. Continue west 3.4m to Bebb Park Lane, turn left and follow entrance signs.

DirectionsReturn to Ohio 126 and

turn right, go 0.7m to California Road and turn left. Proceed 1.1m to Ohio 129 (Hamilton-Scipio Road), turn right. Go 1.8m east to Sample Road/Ohio 732 turn left. Go 2.9m to town.

Reily – Smalltown OhioRevolutionary War artist John Ward Dunsmore, painted the most famous depictions of Revolutionary War heroes including Betsy Ross making the first US flag. The Reily Historical Museum stands at the corner of Main Street and SR 732 across the street from the Indian Creek Tavern.

Directions1899 Oxford-Reily Road

Continue north on Ohio 732 for 0.3m and church is on the left.

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In 1803, a college township was set aside in the almost uninhabited woodlands of northwestern Butler County. In 1810, a year after Miami University was chartered, the Village of Oxford was laid out and the first lots were sold. In the following year the first school was built and by 1830, with a population of over 700, the Village of Oxford was incorporated. A charter form of government was adopted in 1960 and a decade later population growth had turned the village into a full-fledged city.

The original boundaries of the city consisted of the Mile Square. A number of annexations during recent decades increased the size, resulting in the city currently consisting of approximately six square miles.

Miami University was founded in 1809, and has about 14,000 undergraduate students today. Miami University is the second oldest liberal arts educational institution in Ohio. Miami University is well known for development of the McGuffey Readers by W.H. McGuffey, that began publication in 1836. The six readers were based on landmarks of world literature that had good basic values. The readers were used over one hundred years in United States schools. The McGuffey Museum is on the Miami University campus located on the corner of Oak and Springs Streets. 

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Oxford Visitors & Convention BureauStop by and learn more about this vibrant city and Miami University. From music in the park to historic homes to the birthplace of Caroline Scott Harrison, Oxford has something for everyone in the family.

Directions30 West Park Place

Continue north on Ohio 732 for 6.1m and wind into Oxford. Just past the intersection with High Street/US 27 on the left.

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Oxford Community Arts CenterThe original portion of this building housed the Oxford Female Institute, a post-secondary school for women. The Institute eventually became part of Miami University. Today, the beautiful building is a centerpiece for community art exhibits, classes, and performance events.

Directions10 S. Co*ege Avenue

Return to High Street and turn right. Go two blocks west to College Avenue, turn right and Center is on the left.

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Miami UniversityThe foundations for Miami University were first laid by an Act of Congress signed by President George Washington, stating that an academy should be located Northwest of the Ohio River in the Miami Valley. Founded in 1809, it is the 1oth oldest public university in the nation and second oldest in Ohio. Five museums and the Freedom Summer Memorial are open to the public.

Directions501 East High Street

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DeWitt Log Cabin The log house of Zachariah Price DeWitt is now the oldest remaining structure in Oxford Township, built before Oxford Township, the

town of Oxford, or Miami University even existed. It stands on the east bank of Four-Mile Creek about three hundred yards north of Route 73. Located on university land, the structure is leased to the Oxford Museum Association, which restored this rare example of early 19th-century log construction. Open Sundays a-ernoons during summer.

Off-the-Trail4824 Oxford Trenton Road

Continue east on High Street/US 27 and then turn left onto Ohio 73/Oxford Trenton Road. Proceed 1.0m and cross the river, farm is on the left.

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Did you know?Caroline Scott, later Mrs. Benjamin Harrison, was one of the Ohio Female Institute’s first graduates. As First Lady, Mrs. Harrison had electricity installed throughout the White House, established the China Room to show off past Presidential China, and helped design the now famous West Wing. She was also the first President General of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Indian Ridge Golf CourseThe 18-hole course features 7,001 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. Designed by Brian Huntley, ASGCA, the Indian Ridge golf course opened in 1999.

Recreation2600 Oxford Millville RoadOxford, OH 45056(513) 524-4653www.golfindianridge.com

Black Covered BridgeOne of the few remaining covered bridges in southwestern Ohio and the only one in Butler County on its original site, this bridge was built in 1868-1869 to give access to a saw and grist mill owned by James B. Pugh on Four Mile (Tallawanda) Creek. One of the longest and most impressive of Ohio’s covered bridges, it is unique for its combination of two truss types—Childs and Long—within a single structure. Public Access

DirectionsFrom downtown Oxford,

go north on Ohio 732/Main Street 0.7m to Corso Road on left. Turn left and drive to bridge.

21Doty Pioneer FarmhouseThis property was purchased from an early pioneer by Samuel Doty in 1844. Soon the neighborhood became known as

the Doty Community and included a school, other farm houses, and the Campbellite Church and cemetery located just south of the house on the west side of Brown Road. The Pioneer Farm and House Museum, now part of Hueston Woods State Park, is open to the public. For tour information.

Off-the-trailBacktrack 0.1m to

Kelly Drive. Turn right and go 0.3m to Brown Road. Turn right and go 3.3m to farm museum on the right side.

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Hueston Woods State ParkAfter serving with General Anthony Wayne in the Indian Wars, Matthew Hueston bought land in 1797 and set aside the woods

for his descendants. Now a state park with 3,596 acres, including a man-made lake of 625 acres, 12 miles of trails, a 96-room lodge, and an 18-hole golf course.

Miami & Erie Canal Side TripJust east of the byway, the 300-mile canal connecting Toledo, Ohio and Cincinnati was completed in 1845. Visit Middletown or Hamilton to take in the M&E Canal Trails along the Great Miami River. Or stop and see

Middletown’s murals about the canal’s history.

DirectionsFrom Black Covered

Bridge continue north on Ohio 732 4.0m to the park entrance.

Off-the-TrailHead east from Oxford on Ohio 73. Take Ohio 177 southeast to Hamilton (15m) or stay on Ohio 73 to Middletown (20m).

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Hueston Woods State Park Golf CourseThe 18-hole course features 7,005 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. Designed by Jack Kidwell, ASGCA, the Hueston Woods Golf Course opened in 1969.

The End of the BywayPresidential Pathways Scenic Byway officially ends in Hueston Woods State Park. We encourage you to explore other routes throughout the Whitewater River Valley.

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Historic Michigan

RoadIndiana’s First State Highway

An extended route into the far western reaches of the region, this 107-mile journey takes you on US 50, an early coast-to-coast highway and then off onto the winding Chief White Eye Valley Trail all before arriving at the Historic Michigan Road. The state’s early leaders decided to build a north-south road to complement the east-west National Road. The 270-mile Michigan Road begins in Madison then heads to Greensburg before turning northwest toward Indianapolis and onto Michigan City. Over the years, highways have altered its original route, so take this trip and travel the early route or stay on US 421 to Versailles and Osgood then rejoin the road in Napoleon.

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DirectionsTurn left (s) on US 421

and go 0.3m to Big Oaks entrance. Follow brown visitors signs to the Park Office.

Big Oaks Wildlife RefugeThe 50,000-acre refuge, the largest in Indiana, includes parts of three counties. as In its original use as the Jefferson Proving Ground from the 1940s to 1995, it served as a munitions testing facility for the US

military. The Indiana Air National Guard still uses 1,000 acres at the site. The wildlife refuge property is available for hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, and photography. Admission charged.

Getting to The Historic Michigan RoadTake US 50 west to Dillsboro and then onto SR 262 then right onto SR 62. Take this scenic highway 27.7m to its split with SR 250. Take SR 250 2.3m to Michigan Road.

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intersection with Old Michigan Road, proceed north on US 421 7.0m to the village of Correct. the marker is on the southeast corner of the CR 450 S crossroads.

US Coast & Geodetic Survey MarkerA national survey initiated by President Jefferson, placed markers throughout the country creating a national coordinate system to assist in communication, transportation, mapping, and scientific applications.

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DirectionsContinue north on Old Michigan Road for 4.5m to intersection with US 50. Marker is on southeast corner.

Continue north on Old Michigan Road for 9.2m to Napoleon.

Michigan Road Historic Marker

Begun in 1832, as Indiana’s north-south complement to the National Road, it ran from Madison to Michigan City and opened up central and northern Indiana to future settlement.

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From US 421 proceed north 6.0m on Old Michigan Road through New Marion and the pillar is on the right side of the road.

First Ripley County Circuit CourtThis stone pillar marks the site of the county’s first court was convened in 1818 at Benjamin Brown’s house. This stone pillar was placed by the Ripley County Historical Society in 1922. A county historical marker in located in New Marion.

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Recreation3206 W US Highway 50 Holton, IN  47023-9206United StatesP: (812) 689-3533 http://www.pinehillsholton.com

Pine Hills Golf CourseThe 9-hole course near Holton, Indiana features all the hallmarks of Indiana golf. Designed by Robert Kimball, the Pine

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Laid out in 1818, it was named for the famous French city and its palace. It sits at the intersection of the east-west Cincinnati-St. Louis highway (U.S. 50) and the north-south Michigan Road (U.S. 421). Morgan’s confederate troops sped through here on its famous Civil War raid. Visit Versailles State Park, drive by Tyson Auditorium and learn of the Tyson family ties to Walgreen’s Drug Stores.

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Versailles State ParkTake a drive through the beautiful rolling hills of southeastern Indiana to Indiana’s second-largest state park. Morgan’s Raiders made its Civil War journey through these lands. You can hike, ride horseback, or enjoy its mountain bike trails. Or, just laze around the 230-acre lake created by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. Visit the Busching Covered Bridge over Laughery Creek. Admission charged.

US 421 Route1387 E US Highway 50 Versai*esTurn right on US 50 and go east 6.7m to the Park entrance.

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Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) MemorialAt the entrance to Versailles State Park is a memorial honoring the young men of the CCC from 1933 to 1942. The National Park Service purchased the land and hired the CCC to convert it into a Recreational Demonstration Area. The CCC built roads, bridges, buildings, planted trees and more. The property joined the state park system in 1943.

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Return to Versailles on US 50. Turn right onto Main Street and go the courthouse square.

Ripley County CourthouseConstructed during the Civil War, a remodeled twice, the building’s clock tower was a memorial to local leader Charles Grether. The courthouse lawn has several

markers explaining the town’s occupation by General John Morgan and his Confederate Raiders in July, 1863.

Did you know?The National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association hosts its annual Spring National in June and the National Championship in September in Friendship, Indiana just south of Versailles. Shooters from around the world compete in muzzleloading rifle, pistol, shotgun, musket, bench and slug guns, as well as tomahawk and knife throwing.

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County Tourism Bureau and Ripley County Historical Society, both on the Courthouse Square in Versailles.

Underground RR TrailsSpend a day,or two, traveling the countryside and learning about the history of the Underground Railroad through Ripley County. Five driving tours are outlined in a free booklet that you can follow, mile by mile.

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Downtown Versailles – Tyson Legacy“Uncle Jim” Tyson, born in Versailles, was a co-founder of Walgreen’s drug stores chain and he gifted the town with a large block of stock. He endowed the Methodist Church, library, the waterworks, the gymnasium/auditorium, and a school, all with a distinctive architectural style that sets them apart from comparable towns.

US 421 RouteGo south on Main Street

1 block to Tyson Street, turn right (west) and go 2 blocks to the church on the right.

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on Tyson Street and take it back to its intersection with Main Street. It’s on the southeast corner of the Courthouse square.

Historic Yellow Dog TavernBuilt circa 1820, two years after the town was founded. Locally-made, wood-mold bricks were used to create its 12" thick support walls. The two-story building has always served as a hotel and tavern (rest stop) for travelers and local folks alike. Today, it operates as a local restaurant.

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By Hoosier Hands - Indiana Artisan TrailSelf-directed art trails through the rolling hills and river towns in seven counties in southeastern Indiana. Choose between the Cliffs and Valley Trail, Canal and Rivers Trail, Towers and Spires Trail, and Forests and Farms Trail.

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at Ripley Street, pass the library turn right at Walnut Street. The marker is just south of the RR tracks.

Ohio and Mississippi RR MarkerCompleted from Cincinnati to St. Louis in 1857, The railroad was supported locally by the town and was home to a depot, freight house, engine house, turntable, stock pens and sidings. The marker tells more.

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OsgoodNorth of Versailles on the Michigan Road, Osgood gained favor when the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad cut an east-

west route through the town. Don’t miss Damm Theatre and other landmarks.

King Steam Car Origins In 1897, Henry King, owner of the Osgood Foundry and Machine Shop, and his assistant built the King Steam Car featuring rear drum brakes and pinion steering. King’s home with the mansard roof still stands and a historical marker in the yard tells more. Private residence.

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onto Railroad Avenue. Go two blocks then turn right onto Sycamore Street. House is in the first block on the left.

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Retrace route to US 421 and turn left (north) and go one-half block. Theatre on the left, Damm Building on right.

Damm Building & Damm TheatreLouis Damm Building - Originally a bakery, the family opened a movie theatre in 1914. The 400-seat Damm Theatre was built across the street in 1921 and still operates today.

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Directions8961 N Us 421, Napoleon

Continue north on US 421 for 5.7m to Napoleon. The building is located on the left side of US 421 just north of Main Street/ SR 229.

Railroad House Hotel A marker on the side of the present-day restaurant, Bonaparte’s Retreat, tells of this building’s significance to the Underground Railroad and of the town’s role of hosting the Free Soil Party convention in 1851.

DirectionsCorner of US 421 and Wilson Street, Napoleon

Proceed one block north and the marker is on the northeast corner.

Berry Trace Historic Marker An early pioneer road that started in Napoleon and ran west to the Flat Rock River north into central Indiana. Napoleon is the last stop on the Michigan Road before it turns toward Greensburg and Indianapolis.

Back to the Byway or Follow the Michigan RoadYou have completed our section of the Historic Michigan Road. Head back to Batesville or Lawrenceburg to hop back on the Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway or continue on US 421 (Michigan Road) to Greensburg and follow its journey through Indiana.

To return to the Byway, take SR 48 east to SR 229 north to Batesville or remain on SR 48 to Lawrenceburg. Or, head northwest on Old Michigan Road for a scenic trip into central Indiana.

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Ye Olde Central HouseA local preservation group seeks to preserve, maintain and operate the building for performing arts and arts education in the region. The 1838 Federal style structure

once served as the Drover’s Inn and tavern on an early stagecoach route.

Directions8961 N Us 421, Napoleon

Continue north on US 421 for 5.7m to Napoleon. The building is located on the left side of US 421 just north of Main Street/ SR 229.

Town of NapoleonPlatted in 1820, Napoleon became a key stop on an early stagecoach route connecting Cincinnati to Indianapolis. There are several historic buildings including an old flour mill, an early bank building and brick homes.

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Food, Wine and Lodging ! ! ! ! ! !! along the Whitewater Canal Scenic BywayHere are just some of the many places to eat in the Whitewater Valley. Find out more options at WhitewaterCanalScenicByway.org. Restaurants are listed here by town in the order the town appears on the

byway and its loops.

Restaurants

There are numerous culinary delights throughout the Valley. From brewpubs to casual dining spots, to chocolatiers. So the choice is yours. Check on the location on your route and visit the appropriate

tourism site for a complete dining guide.

Dearborn County (Indiana)Aurora • Lawrenceburg • Greendale

Hamilton County (Ohio)North Bend • Cleves • Harrison

Franklin County (Indiana)Brookvi*e • Metamora • Laurel

Fayette County (Indiana)Connersvi*e

Wayne County (Indiana)Cambridge City • Hagerstown • Centervi*e • Richmond

Union County (Indiana)Liberty

Butler County (Ohio)Oxford

Ripley County (Indiana)Batesvi*e • Milan • Versai*es • Osgood

J’s Dairy Inn Liberty

GhyslainChocolatier Richmond

Kunkel’s Drive-In Connersville

Great Crescent Brewery Aurora

The Hearthstone Metamora

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Lodging

Bed and Breakfasts

Herman Leive House - Aurora

The Brookville Inn - Brookville

The Metamora Inn - Metamora

Stonebridge Inn and Spa - Batesville

The Hermitage B&B - Brookville

Huntington B&B - Milan

Newman-Vollmar House B&B - Osgood

Victorian Garden B&B Osgood

Schaefer’s B&B - Sunman

Thorpe House Country Inn - Metamora

Lantz House Inn - Centerville

Philip W. Smith B&B - Richmond

Martha E. Parry B&B - Richmond

Girls Night Inn - Richmond

Carriage Lamp B&B - Liberty

Potters Wheel B&B - Richmond

The Doctor’s Inn - West College Corner

Maplevale Farm B&B - Oxford (OH)

White Garden Inn - Oxford (OH)

Hotels and MotelsThere are additional hotels, motels and other lodging options so visit the counties’ tourism websites.

Stonebridge Inn & Spa

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Metamora Inn Metamora

Brookville Inn Brookville

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and the US government prevailed resulting in the Treaty of Greenville in 1795 that opened up Ohio and a wedge of southeastern Indiana called The Gore.

From there a few adventuresome souls began blazing trails over land connecting river settlements across Indiana, often following historic Indian routes. Many early Indiana trails began in the Whitewater Valley, including Whetzel’s Trace, Berry Trace, Kibbey’s Road, Quaker Trace and the Brookville-Brownstown Road.

In 1811, construction on the National Road began in Cumberland, Maryland and it was completed to Vandalia, Illinois in 1838. The road reached Indiana in 1827 at Richmond and construction continued westward reaching Terre Haute in 1834. The road spurred rapid emigration to the Midwest and laid the foundation for other road-building efforts.

Farm to Market and Western MigrationFollowing the opening of the Erie Canal, canal fever swept across the nation. In 1836, Indiana’s legislature passed the ambitious Internal Improvement Act calling for the construction of two railroads, three main roads and three canals, including the Whitewater.

The Whitewater Canal’s surveys showed that to accommodate the 491 feet fall over 76-miles would require fifty-six locks, seven dams and

Native American, Trailblazers and PioneersNative Americans living in the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes region traversed its streams by canoe and connected their villages on well-worn paths over land. One in particular followed the Whitewater River up the valley then from the east fork to the west fork at Connersville and then cross country to major settlements in Munseetown (Muncie) or Andersontown (Anderson) both on the White River.

In 1787, the U.S. Congress established the Northwest Territory in the Great Lakes region including Ohio and Indiana. William Henry Harrison, with ties to Indiana and Ohio, was named Territorial Governor, led a successful military campaign which vaulted him to the US presidency. Pioneers

made their way down the Ohio River and then headed into the interior along streams such as the

Whitewater River.

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twelve aqueducts. Canal construction with public financing began in 1836, connecting Lawrenceburg to Brookville. Private funding constructed the canal to Connersville by 1845 and Cambridge City later that same year. Private business interests funded the canal’s extension to Hagerstown by 1847. Extensive flooding in 1847 and again in 1848 led to runaway repair expenses and ultimately the canal’s demise.

Early plans called for it to connect to the White River at Muncie or Anderson, but time and money ran out on Indiana’s canals. In 1865, the president of the Indianapolis and Cincinnati Railroad purchased the White Water Valley Canal Company and soon laid the White Water Railroad on the canal’s towpath. The Canal continued providing hydraulic power to several towns and Connersville continued using it into the early 1950s. In the 1940s, the Whitewater Canal Association was formed to save the canal around

Metamora. In 1945, the state of Indiana created a state memorial which included the restoration

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Also included in the infrastructure plan was the Michigan Road. Created to connect the Ohio River and Lake Michigan, it was the state’s north-south response to the east-west National Road. The road began at Madison and headed northeast to Napoleon and the northwest to Greensburg and Indianapolis. The northern segment required negotiations with the Potawatomi Indians to get access through their lands. The road connected the future state capital city with Logansport, Rochester, Plymouth and South Bend before heading due west to Michigan City. A more direct route was not possible because it impossible to cross the Grand Kankakee Marsh in northwest Indiana.

The Act also called for construction of two railroads one of which–Lawrenceburg and Indianapolis Railroad–became the state’s first chartered railroad. Completed in 1853, the line changed its name to the Indianapolis and Cincinnati Railroad and later became part of the Big Four system.

Creating and Connecting National MarketsIn 1832 the state of Indiana chartered the Lawrenceburg and Indiana Railroad, the state’s first railroad. By the 1850s, rail lines were springing up everywhere. President Lincoln’s inauguration and funeral trains both made stops in the Whitewater Valley and are designated by historical markers along ! the Byway.

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continued to dominate transportation until automobiles, trucks and highways pushed them aside. Railroad depots were symbols of a community’s importance. By 1920, over 1,500 depots were spread across Indiana’s landscape. Early depots were functional buildings, while later-

built, larger depots were more deliberately architecturally marvels, such as Richmond’s depot and Union Station

terminals in Indianapolis and Cincinnati.

As rail companies abandoned underperforming lines and consolidated routes, things were bound to change. In 1980, the federal Staggers Act deregulated the railroads and created opportunities for short-line railroads to step in and continue service for key industrial customers off the main lines. Short lines still operate key railroads in the region.

In the mid-1970s, the non-profit Whitewater Valley Railroad was formed and began a excursion train from Connersville to Brookville on the Penn Central line. In 1983, the group purchased 18-miles of track from Connersville to Metamora and now provides regularly scheduled rides from May through October and special events including the official “Polar Express.” In addition to its collection of engines and cars in its museum, the group has also restored the Dearborn Crossing tower and the Rushville Depot in its new park south of Connersville. Step back in time and ride the train along the old Whitewater Canal. All Aboard!

As railroads abandoned tracks, bicycle groups jumped on an opportunity to turn rails-to-trails. One of the earliest effort in Indiana was the Cardinal Greenway, reusing parts of the C&O railway from Richmond to Sweetser.

Pedaling to ProsperityIn the 1880s, well before the advent of automobiles, bicycling turned people’s focus toward independent, long distance travel resulting in a desire for “good roads.” This well-organized movement pushed for public paving of roads connecting cities and towns. The goal was to afford bicyclists the same privileges as those of horse-drawn vehicles. As automobiles moved to the forefront of transportation, business and user groups began promoting the building of the famous Lincoln-Highway (east-west) and Dixie Highway (north-south)

In the Whitewater Valley, there were at least three bicycle companies and one bicycling club. The most famous bicycle was constructed by Charles Teetor of Hagerstown. In 1894, Teetor worked in a bicycle shop in nearby New Castle. At the request of his cousin, Charles Hartley, superintendent of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, he built a four-wheeled bicycle that could be used to inspect railroad tracks. Thus, the Railway Cycle Manufacturing Company was born and soon its was shipping inspection cycles all over the world. This was one of many first for the Teetor family. Come to Hagerstown and learn more about the Teetors, Teetor-Hartley Corporation and Perfect Circle Corporation.

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Creating the First Wave of CommutersAt the turn of the 20th century, electric trains , called interurbans, swept across the midwest connecting small towns and big cities alike. By 1914, Indiana’s mass transit system spanned 1,425 miles, second only to Ohio.

Interurbans connected Richmond east and west, and Connersville to Indianapolis. Even small-town Milton was connected to Cambridge City with a smaller passenger car called “The Dinky.”

In the lower part of the Valley, trains connected Lawrenceburg and Harrison to Cincinnati through Valley Junction, a major railroad interchange.

With the advent of the automobile and the freedom to go wherever and whenever, the last interurban in Indiana ceased in 1941. Today’s discussions of light rail have brought the spotlight back to a transportation legacy left behind.

Freedom to MoveAs the industrial revolution hit full stride, companies in Whitewater valley were making horse-drawn buggies and mechanized farm equipment. With the advent of the combustion engine, the move

from horses to automobiles signaled a big change with twelve different cars manufactured in Connersville, fourteen in Richmond, and two in Lawrenceburg. While some cars were well-known, Auburn, Cord, Lexington, McFarlan and Davis, the region was prominent in auto parts making bodies, lamps, radiators, jeeps for the military and even inventing cruise control. The region still plays a major role in the automotive industry and the legacy lives on.

The automobile changed more than the mode of transportation, it changed the American landscape. People began traveling for leisure, giving rise to auto camps, parks, drive-in restaurants, auto dealers, service stations and more.

Connecting, then BypassingFollowing in the footsteps of bicyclists, National Auto Trails began in 1910 as an outgrowth of the Good Roads Movement. Trails were the forerunners of today’s interstate highways connecting cities all across the country. As the Crossroads of America, eleven different trails traveled through Indiana, including the Lincoln Highway, and the Dixie Highway, two of the earliest auto trails. Inconsistencies in building, maintenance, and support led to the creation of the U.S. Highway System in 1926.

Indiana developed its own auto trails with seven trails through the Whitewater Valley with interesting names––Minute Man Highway, National Old Trails

Road, French Lick Route, and the Atlantic-Pacific Highway.

Prior to 1920, Indiana began numbering its main highways, starting with five Main Market Highways in 1917. Many of these roads became

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U.S. Highways with the arrival of the national system in 1926.

The next big change came after World War II with the introduction of Interstate Highways, championed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who crossed the country with the 1919 US Army Convoy on the Lincoln Highway. Interstate highways paralleled U.S. highways and skirted cities and towns––Interstate 70 traced U.S. 40 and I-74 shadowed U.S. 52––shifting commerce and development all across the nation.

Seeking Spaces and PlacesWith the creation of state and national parks to protect natural areas, people began to travel from place to place seeking new experiences. These

parks created trail systems to let visitors explore the wonders of these natural spaces. The first park in

the region, Versailles State Park, began as a federal project during the Great Depression and was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The Whitewater Memorial State Park, near Liberty, was established as a living memorial to to the men and

women who served in World War II. In the 1970s, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dammed up the East Fork of the Whitewater River as a flood control project resulting in Brookville Lake and its undeveloped shorelines.

Beyond the parks, trails advocates have created other systems in the region––Whitewater Gorge Trail, Richmond; Smalley Lake, Connersville; Whitewater Canal Trail, Metamora/Brookville; and the Aurora-Lawrenceburg Trail. Other nature sites have shorter trails as well.

Cycling groups have been developing trails on abandoned railroads--Cardinal Greenway–– and creating designated bike routes on highways and back roads in the valley, such as the Vatican Ride through Franklin County.

Canoeing, and subsequently kayaking, has been a part of the valley since the Native Americans lived here. Running the river is still a very popular activity on the Whitewater River.

Unofficial driving trails, such as the Vatican Ride (bike trail) and the Chicken Trail, respectively, are the latest addition to the Whitewater Valley’s extensive trail system.

Reconnecting Communities––Creating ExperiencesEstablished by Congress in 1991 to preserve and protect the nation's scenic roads and promote tourism and economic development, the National Scenic

New Trails

1950s-present

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Byway Program recognizes roads for their archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, and/or scenic qualities. The program is administered by the Federal Highway Administration along with state transportation departments. There are five state or national byways in parts of the Whitewater Valley. At a glance...

The Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway with its 78-mile Canal Route and three Byway Loops.

The National Road Scenic Byway which roughly follows U.S. 40 from Maryland to Illinois, entering Indiana at Richmond. It is an All-American Road, the nation’s highest designation.

The Ohio River Scenic Byway is a national scenic byway following the river through Ohio, Indiana and Illinois.

Indiana’s Historic Pathways Scenic Byway is a national scenic byway that traverses southern Indiana following US 50 and US 150 from the Ohio River to historic Vincennes on the Wabash River.

The Presidential Pathways Scenic Byway is a state byway that parallels the Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway in southwestern Ohio and celebrates the the legacy of two U.S. presidents.

The historic Michigan Road, Indiana’s first north-south “highway” from Madison to Michigan City, is initiating byway designation. It travels through Ripley County––part of the Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway Association––and is spotlighted in this guide.

Scenic Byways

1991-present Photograph and History Acknowledgements

Phillip AndersonPaul BaudendistelBig Oaks Wildlife RefugeBrookville InnCardinal GreenwayCoachbuilt.com Connersville Parks and RecreationCope Environmental CenterDearborn County Convention and Visitors BureauLawrenceburg Public Library DistrictDougherty OrchardsEklund’s Crazy AcresErtel Cellars WineryFayette County GovernmentFranklin County Convention, Recreation & Visitors CommissionFranklin County GovernmentGennett MansionGhyslain Chocolate CafeGreat Crescent BreweryJim GreyTown of HagerstownBob HansenHaspin AcresHayes ArboretumHermitage B&B Hillforest MansionHistorical Marker Database (www.hmdb.org)Indiana Audubon SocietyIndiana Department of Natural ResourcesIndiana Historical BureauIndiana LandmarksJ’s Dairy InnKent’s HarborLee LewellenSharon Lutz MacDuffe FamilyPhyllis and Jerry MattheisMetamora InnMilan ’54 MuseumOxbow, Inc.Philip W. Smith B&BPresidential Pathways Scenic BywayJames Resh Richmond/Wayne County Convention and Tourism BureauRipley County GovernmentRipley County Tourism BureauInezeta StiverStonebridge Inn and SpaDan Tate (http://dantate.featuredblog.com/)Wayne County Historical SocietyEmmett Vaughan Wagner’s Village InnWhitewater Canal Byway AssociationWhitewater Valley RailroadRon Yurcak

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1st Principal Meridian Marker! ! ! ! ! ! 15

• A •Abbott’s Candy Shop (Hagerstown, IN)! ! ! ! ! 53Abington (IN), Village of!! ! ! ! ! ! 73American Discovery Trail!! ! ! ! ! ! 15, 101Angevine Log Cabin (Lawrenceburg, IN)! ! ! ! ! 12Aqueduct over Duck Creek (Metamora, IN)! ! ! ! 29, 53Auburn Central/Willys-Overland Jeeps (Connersville, IN)! ! ! 40Aurora (IN), City of! ! ! ! ! ! ! 89Aurora-Lawrenceburg Trail (Aurora, IN)! ! ! ! ! 91Aurora Post Office Mural ! ! ! ! ! ! 90Auto Trails! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 10

• B •Batesville (IN), City of ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 83Batesville Post Office Mural ! ! ! ! ! ! 84Batesville Historic Downtown/Batesville Historical Society! ! ! 85Bell’s Strawberry Farm (Hagerstown, IN)! ! ! ! ! 54Berry Trace Historic Marker (Napoleon, IN)! ! ! ! 122Bethany Theological Seminary (Richmond, IN)! ! ! ! 63Biersdorfer Orchard (Guilford, IN)! ! ! ! ! 96Big Oaks Wildlife Refuge (Madison, IN)! ! ! ! ! 115Black Covered Bridge (Oxford, OH) ! ! ! ! ! 112Boundary Hill Marker (Brookville, IN)! ! ! ! ! 27Boulder House (Brookville, IN)! ! ! ! ! ! 27 Boyd Road Canal Prism (Cambridge City, IN)! ! ! ! 46Braysville Cemetery (West Harrison, IN)! ! ! ! ! 18Brook Hill Golf Club (Brookville, IN)! ! ! ! ! 27Brookville (IN), Town of! ! ! ! ! ! ! 21Brookville Carnegie Library! ! ! ! ! ! 25Brookville College ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 25Brookville Dam !! ! ! ! ! ! ! 26Brookville Federal Land Office Plaque! ! ! ! ! 24Brookville Governors Historic Marker! ! ! ! ! 23Brookville Historic District ! ! ! ! ! ! 24Brookville Lake! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 26, 78! Quakertown State Recreation Area (Liberty, IN)! ! ! 78

Mounds State Recreation Area (Brookville, IN)! ! ! 78Brookville Park/Brookville Grandstand Marker ! ! ! ! 25Ambrose Burnside Historic Markers (Liberty, IN)! ! ! ! 75Busching Covered Bridge (Versailles, IN) ! ! ! ! ! 118Busse’s Farm (Aurora, IN)! ! ! ! ! ! 92By Hoosier Hands Artisan Trail! ! ! ! ! ! 120

• C •Cambridge City (IN), Town of! ! ! ! ! ! 46

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Cambridge City Historic Tour! ! ! ! ! ! 50Cambridge City Post Office Mural ! ! ! ! ! 48Canal Boat Ride/Whitewater State Historic Site (Metamora, IN)! ! 30Canal House (Connersville, IN)! ! ! ! ! ! 41Canal Junction Historic Marker (Harrison/West Harrison)! ! ! 16, 104Canal Route/Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway! ! ! ! 6, 8Canal Warehouse (Cambridge City, IN)! ! ! ! ! 47Carbon Motors Water Works (Connersville)! ! ! ! 44Cardinal Greenway Trail (Richmond, IN)! ! ! ! ! 65 Carnegie Hall (Moores Hill, IN)! ! ! ! ! ! 93Centerville (IN), Town of! ! ! ! ! ! 57Centerville Public Library/Early Wayne County Jail!! ! ! 59Chief White Eye Valley Trail! ! ! ! ! ! 114Cincinnati-Whitewater Canal Tunnel (Cleves, OH)!! ! ! 102Civic Hall Performing Arts Center (Richmond, IN)! ! ! 64Circling Hills Golf Course (Harrison, OH)!! ! ! ! 105City Cemetery (Connersville, IN)!! ! ! ! ! 43Civil War 83rd Indiana Voluntary Infantry Marker (Sunman, IN)! ! 94Civilian Conservation Corps Memorial (Versailles, IN)! ! ! 118Henry Clay (Richmond, IN)! ! ! ! ! ! 68Cleves Presbyterian Church (Cleves, OH)! ! ! ! ! 103Clinton Riverboat (Aurora, IN)! ! ! ! ! ! 91Cochrane (Aurora, IN)! ! ! ! ! ! ! 92Levi Coffin State Historic Site (Fountain City, IN)! ! ! ! 69College Corner/Union School Basketball Court ! ! ! ! 76Competition Go-Kart Racing (Lawrenceburg, IN)! ! ! ! 13Congress Green Cemetery (North Bend, OH)! ! ! ! 102John Conner Trading Post Marker (Connersville, IN)! ! ! 42Connersville (IN), City of ! ! ! ! ! ! 37Connersville Depot/Whitewater Valley Railroad (Connersville, IN)! ! 40Connersville’s “Firsts” Historic Marker! ! ! ! ! 41Connersville Furniture Factory ! ! ! ! ! ! 43Connersville Historic Homes! ! ! ! ! ! 42Connersville Water Works at Carbon Motors (Connersville, IN)! ! 44Cope Environmental Center (Richmond, IN)! ! ! ! 61Cottage Grove Railroad Exchange (Liberty, IN)! ! ! ! 76Country View Golf Course (Guilford, IN)! ! ! ! ! 87Cox’s Mill (Middleboro, IN)! ! ! ! ! ! 69Cricket Ridge Golf Course (Batesville, IN)! ! ! ! 83Cycling Fitness and Warehouse (Richmond, IN)! ! ! ! 65

• D • Damm Building & Damm Theater (Osgood, IN)! ! ! ! 121Dearborn County Courthouse (Lawrenceburg, IN)!! ! ! 12Dearborn Crossing Tower/Whitewater Valley Railroad (Connersville, IN)! 38Dearborn-Ripley Loop/Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway– Loop 3! ! 6, 13, 88DeWitt Log Cabin (Oxford, OH)! ! ! ! ! ! 111Dinky Interurban (Milton, IN)! ! ! ! ! ! 46Doty Pioneer Farmhouse (Oxford, OH)! ! ! ! ! 112

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Dougherty Orchard (Cambridge City, IN)! ! ! ! ! 56Dublin Historic Marker (Dublin, IN)! ! ! ! ! 49Duck Creek Aqueduct (Metamora, IN)! ! ! ! ! 29, 53

• E •Ead’s Park – Lawrenceburg’s Governors! ! ! ! ! 12Earlham College (Richmond, IN)! ! ! ! ! ! 61Earlham School of Religion (Richmond, IN)! ! ! ! 63East Fork Loop/Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway – Loop 1! ! ! 6, 27, 50, 55East Germantown/Pershing (IN), Village of! ! ! ! 56East Germantown Civil War Marching Band! ! ! ! 56East Main Street-Glen Miller Park Historic District (Richmond, IN)! 71Eklund’s Crazy Acres (Connersville, IN)! ! ! ! ! 45Elizabethtown (OH), Village of! ! ! ! ! ! 15, 101Elmhurst Mansion (Connersville, IN)! ! ! ! ! 38Ertel Cellars Winery (Batesville, IN)! ! ! ! ! 85

• F •Fayette County Courthouse (Connersville, IN)! ! ! ! 41Fayette County Museum (Connersville, IN)! ! ! ! 41First Methodist Church and Cemetery (Brookville, IN)! ! ! 25First Presbyterian Church (Aurora, IN)! ! ! ! ! 90First Ripley County Circuit Court House (New Marion, IN)! ! 116First Women’s Rights Convention Historic Marker (Dublin, IN)! ! 49Franklin County Courthouse (Brookville, IN)! ! ! ! 24

• G •Gaar Mansion and Farm Museum (Richmond, IN)! ! ! ! 68Glen Miller Park (Richmond, IN)!! ! ! ! ! 71Gordon’s Lock #24/Millville (Metamora, IN)! ! ! ! 29Governor Bebb Preserve (Okeana, OH)! ! ! ! ! 108Governor Abram Hammond Marker (Brookville, IN)! ! ! 23Governor Othneil Looker House (Harrison, OH)! ! ! ! 105Governor Oliver P. Morton Home (Centerville, IN)! ! ! 57Governor James Ray House and Marker (Brookville, IN)! ! ! 25Grand Oak Golf Course (West Harrison, IN)! ! ! ! 18Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary (Connersville, IN)! ! ! ! 35Green Acres Canoe and Kayak Rentals (Harrison, OH)! ! ! 16, 103Greendale (IN), City of! ! ! ! ! ! ! 97Greendale Cemetery ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 97Greendale Historic District (Probasco House)! ! ! ! 98Greendale Trail! 13Greenville Treaty Line Marker (Richmond, IN)! 61Greenville Treaty Boundary Hill Marker (Brookville, IN)! 27Guilford Covered Bridge (Guiford, IN) ! ! ! ! ! 96

• H •Hagerstown (IN), Town of ! ! ! ! ! ! 51Hagerstown Airport! ! ! ! ! ! ! 54

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Hagerstown Museum and Arts Place! ! ! ! ! 53Governor Abram Hammond Marker (Brookville, IN)! ! ! 23Harbor Links Golf Course (Liberty, IN)! ! ! ! ! 78Hardinsburg (IN), Village of! ! ! ! ! ! 14Harrison, OH/West Harrison, IN ! ! ! ! ! 17, 104Harrison-Symmes Museum (Cleves, OH)! ! ! ! ! 103Caroline Scott Harrison! ! ! ! ! ! ! 112President Benjamin Harrison ! ! ! ! ! ! 105President William Henry Harrison Tomb (North Bend, OH)! ! 102, 106Hartley Hills Country Club Golf Course (Hagerstown, IN)! ! ! 51Haspin Acres (Laurel, IN)! ! ! ! ! ! 34Hayes Arboretum (Richmond, IN)! ! ! ! ! 72Hermitage Bed and Breakfast (Brookville, IN)! ! ! ! 26Highland Lake Golf Course (Richmond, IN)! ! ! ! 69! ! !Hillforest Mansion (Aurora, IN)! ! ! ! ! ! 91Historic Michigan Road Corridor!! ! ! ! ! 7, 114Historic National Road Scenic Byway! ! ! ! ! 7, 49, 53Hollywood Casino (Lawrenceburg, IN)! ! ! ! ! 13 Holy Family Parish Church (Oldenburg, IN)! ! ! ! 82Holy Family/Immaculate Conception Convent Cemetery

(Oldenburg, IN)!! ! ! ! ! ! 82Hoosier Links Golf Course (Milan, IN)! ! ! ! ! 93Howland-Goodwin-Strohmeier Home (Brookville, IN)! ! ! 24Huddleston Farmhouse Inn Museum (Cambridge City, IN)! ! ! 49! (National Road Interpretive Center)Hueston Woods Golf Course (Oxford, OH)! ! ! ! 113Hueston Woods State Park (Oxford, OH)! ! ! ! ! 113Hunt House Hotel (Lawrenceburg, IN)! ! ! ! ! 11

• I •Ike’s Bike Shop (Richmond, IN)! ! ! ! ! ! 65Immaculate Conception Convent (Oldenburg, IN)! ! ! 82Indian Creek Pioneer Church and Cemetery (Oxford, OH)! ! ! 108Indian Lakes Golf Course (Sunman, IN)! ! ! ! ! 85Indian Mound/Old Wooden Bandstand (Laurel, IN)! ! ! 34Indian Ridge Golf Course (Oxford, OH)! ! ! ! ! 112Indian Trading Post Plaque (Brookville, IN)! ! ! ! 24Indiana’s Highest Elevation Site ! ! ! ! ! ! 69Indiana’s Historic Pathways Scenic Byway! ! ! ! ! 7Intersection of Treaty Lines Marker (Brookville, IN)! ! ! 86Interurban/Whitewater Canal Intersection (Connersville, IN)! ! 40

• J • J & J Winery (Richmond, IN)! ! ! ! ! ! 61Robert Underwood Johnson Home (Centerville, IN)! ! ! 59George W. Julian (Centerville, IN)! ! ! ! ! 56Jacob Julian House (Centerville, IN)! ! ! ! ! 59

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• K •Kaiser Mill/Hardware Building (West Harrison, IN)! ! ! 17Kent’s Harbor at Brookville Lake (Liberty, IN)! ! ! ! 78King Steam Car Origins (Osgood, IN)! ! ! ! ! 121Kunkel’s Drive-In (Connersville, IN)! ! ! ! ! 44

• L •Lantz House Inn Bed and Breakfast (Centerville, IN)! ! ! 59Laurel (IN), Town of! ! ! ! ! ! ! 32Laurel Cemetery !! ! ! ! ! ! ! 35Laurel Feeder Dam #4! ! ! ! ! ! ! 34Laurel Historic Walking Tour! ! ! ! ! ! 35Laurel Hotel! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 34Lawrenceburg (IN), City of! ! ! ! ! ! 9Lawrenceburg and Indianapolis RR Marker (Greendale, IN)! ! 97Lawrenceburg Historic Architecture Tour! ! ! ! ! 13Lawrenceburg RR Depot!! ! ! ! ! ! 11Lawrenceburg Speedway! ! ! ! ! ! ! 14Lawrenceburg Trail (Lawrenceburg, IN)! ! ! ! ! 11Levee Walk/Bicentennial Memorial Gate (Lawrenceburg, IN)! ! 9Liberty (IN), City of! ! ! ! ! ! ! 74Liberty Country Club Golf Course ! ! ! ! ! 73Liberty Depot and Museum! ! ! ! ! ! 74Liberty Post Office Mural! ! ! ! ! ! 76Lightcroft-Teetor Home (Hagerstown, IN)! ! ! ! 54Abraham Lincoln Speech Marker (Lawrenceburg, IN)! ! ! 11Little Cedar Baptist Church (Brookville, IN)! ! ! ! 20Lobenstein’s Farm (St. Leon, IN)! ! ! ! ! ! 87Lockport Feeder Dam #6 (Connersville, IN)! ! ! ! 44Governor Othneil Looker House (Harrison, OH)! ! ! ! 105

• M •Madonna of the Trail Statue (Richmond, IN)! ! ! ! 72Mahan Park (Connersville, IN)! ! ! ! ! ! 35Mansion House (Centerville, IN)! ! ! ! ! ! 60Mary Gray Bird Sanctuary (Connersville, IN)! ! ! ! 35McCombs and Son/Interurban and Canal Intersection

(Connersville, IN)! ! ! ! ! ! 40McFarlan Industrial Park (Connersville, IN)! ! ! ! 42McGuire Memorial Hall (Richmond, IN)! ! ! ! ! 65Major General Solomon Meredith Marker (Cambridge City, IN)! ! 50Oakland Farm/Solomon Meredith/Virginia Claypool Meredith! ! 50 (Cambridge City, IN)Metamora (IN), Village of! ! ! ! ! ! 28Metamora Grist Mill/State Historic Site! ! ! ! ! 30Metamora Historic Walking Tour! ! ! ! ! ! 30Metamora Masonic Lodge ! ! ! ! ! ! 31MGP Distillery Inc. (Greendale, IN)! ! ! ! ! 99Miami and Erie Canal (Middletown, OH)! ! ! ! ! 113

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Miami University (Oxford, OH)! ! ! ! ! ! 110Miami-Whitewater Forest (Harrison, OH)!! ! ! ! 106Miami-Whitewater Golf Course (Harrison, OH)! ! ! ! 106Middletown (OH), City of! ! ! ! ! ! 113Milan/’54 Museum (Milan, IN)! ! ! ! ! ! 93Michaela Farm/Sisters Cow Barn (Oldenburg, IN)! ! ! ! 80Michigan Road Historic Corridor!! ! ! ! ! 7, 114Michigan Road Historic Marker (Holton, IN)! ! ! ! 116Glen Miller Park (Richmond, IN)!! ! ! ! ! 71Joaquin Miller “Poet of the Sierras” (Liberty, IN)! ! ! ! 73Milton (IN), Village of ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 45Milton Masonic Lodge ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 45Milton Quaker Church ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 45Modes of Transportation Marker (Lawrenceburg, IN)! ! ! 11Joseph Moore Museum of Natural History (Richmond, IN)!! ! 63Moores Hill (IN)/Carnegie Hall! ! ! ! ! ! 93John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail ! Harrison, OH/West Harrison, IN History!! ! ! 18, 105! Historic Stone Marker (Old Milan, IN)! ! ! ! 94! Ripley County, IN History! ! ! ! ! 93! St. Paul’s Methodist Church Marker (Sunman, IN)! ! ! 94! Versailles Historic Marker! ! ! ! ! 118, 119Morgan Outdoor Adventures (Laurel, IN)! ! ! ! ! 22Morgan Township Hall (Okeana, OH)! ! ! ! ! 107Governor Oliver P. Morton Home (Centerville, IN)! ! ! 57Mound Haven Restaurant and Auto Camp (Brookville, IN)! ! ! 20Mounds State Recreation Area /Brookville Lake (Brookville, IN)! ! 53, 78Mount Tabor Alpaca Farm (Aurora, IN ! ! ! ! ! 92

• N •Napoleon (IN), Town of! ! ! ! ! ! ! 122!National Road/US 40 (Cambridge City, IN) ! ! ! ! 7, 49, 53National Road Bridge (Richmond, IN)! ! ! ! ! 66National Road Interpretive Center/Huddleston Farmhouse !! ! 49National Road Mile Markers (Centerville, IN)! ! ! ! 60National Muzzle Loading Rifle Championship (Friendship, IN)! ! 118Old National Road Welcome Center (Richmond, IN)! ! ! 73Noble Family/St. Michael’s Rectory (Brookville, IN)! 23! ! !• O •Oakland Farm/Solomon Meredith/Virginia Claypool Meredith! ! 50 (Cambridge City, IN)Ohio and Mississippi RR Marker (Osgood, IN)! ! ! ! 121Ohio River Scenic Byway!! ! ! ! ! ! 7Old Harrison Bridge (Harrison/West Harrison)! ! ! ! 16Old Jail (Laurel, IN)! ! ! ! ! ! ! 32Old Milan (IN)/Morgan’s Raid Marker! ! ! ! ! 93Old National Road Welcome Center (Richmond, IN)! ! ! 73Oldenburg (IN), Town of!! ! ! ! ! ! 81

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Oldenburg Town Hall! ! ! ! ! ! ! 82Oldenburg-Batesville Loop/Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway – Loop 3! 6, 20, 31, 79Opera House (Cambridge City, IN)! ! ! ! ! 48Osgood (IN), Town of! ! ! ! ! ! ! 121Overbeck Pottery (Cambridge City, IN)! ! ! ! ! 48Oxbow, Inc. Nature Preserve (Lawrenceburg, IN)! ! ! ! 15Oxford (OH), City of! ! ! ! ! ! ! 109Oxford Community Arts Center (Oxford, OH)! ! ! ! 110Oxford Pike (Brookville, IN)! ! ! ! ! ! 26Oxford Visitors and Convention Bureau (Oxford, OH)! ! ! 109

• P •Passmore Cabin (Harrison, OH)! ! ! ! ! ! 106Pennsylvania RR Depot (Richmond, IN)! ! ! ! ! 68Penntown Historic Marker (Penntown, IN)! ! ! ! 86Perfect Circle Corporation Memorial (Hagerstown, IN)! ! ! 53Perfect North Slopes (Lawrenceburg, IN)! ! ! ! ! 96Pershing/East Germantown, Town of! ! ! ! ! 56Pine Hills Golf Course (Holton, IN)! ! ! ! ! 116Post Office Murals (description). ! ! ! ! ! 36! Aurora Post Office! ! ! ! ! ! 90! Batesville Post Office! ! ! ! ! ! 84! Cambridge City Post Office! ! ! ! ! 48! Liberty Post Office! ! ! ! ! ! 76President Benjamin Harrison! ! ! ! ! ! 105President William Henry Harrison Tomb (North Bend, OH)! ! 102, 106President Harry S Truman! ! ! ! ! ! 72Presidential Pathways Scenic Byway ! ! ! ! ! 7, 16, 100

• Q •Quakertown State Recreation Area /Brookville Lake (Liberty, IN)! ! 78

• R •Railroad Depot Historic District (Richmond, IN)! ! ! ! 67Railroad House Hotel (Napoleon, IN)! ! ! ! ! 122Railroad Viaduct (Cambridge City, IN)! ! ! ! ! 46Governor James Ray House and Marker (Brookville, IN)! ! ! 25Reid Presbyterian Church/Tiffany Windows (Richmond, IN)! ! 71Reily (OH), Village of! ! ! ! ! ! ! 108Richmond (IN), City of! ! ! ! ! ! ! 62Richmond Art Museum! ! ! ! ! ! ! 64Historic Downtown Richmond Architecture Tour !! ! ! 67Richmond Elks Country Club! ! ! ! ! ! 73Old Richmond Historic District ! ! ! ! ! ! 67Richmond Rose Garden! ! ! ! ! ! ! 72Ripley County Circuit Court Historic Marker (New Marion, IN)! ! 116Ripley County Courthouse (Versailles, IN)!! ! ! ! 118Roberts Park (Connersville, IN)! ! ! ! ! ! 44Rockafellar Tavern (New Trenton, IN)! ! ! ! ! 18

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Roots Blower Plant Historic Marker (Connersville, IN)! ! ! 40Rushville Depot/Whitewater Valley Railroad (Connersville, IN)! ! 38

• S •St. John the Baptist Church (Dover, IN)! ! ! ! ! 95St. Leon Pole Raising Marker (St. Leon, IN)! ! ! ! 87St. Mary of the Rock Church (Batesville, IN)! ! ! ! 86St. Michael’s Catholic Church (Brookville, IN)! ! ! ! 23St. Paul’s Catholic Church (New Alsace, IN)! ! ! ! 95St. Paul’s Methodist Church/Morgan’s Raiders Trail (Sunman, IN)! ! 94SS. Philomena and Cecilia Church (Brookville, IN)!! ! ! 86Salatin’s Orchard (Moores Hill, IN)! ! ! ! ! 92Salisbury Courthouse (Centerville, IN)! ! ! ! ! 60Salt Creek Ranch-Horseback Riding (Metamora, IN)! ! ! 31Scenic Road (Dearborn County)! ! ! ! ! ! 95Scout Lake (Hagerstown, IN)! ! ! ! ! ! 54Seminary and Historic Marker (Brookville, IN)! ! ! ! 24Seminary/Collegiate High School (Laurel, IN)! ! ! ! 34Shaker Trace Trail/Miami-Whitewater Forest (Harrison, OH)! ! 106Shawnee Lookout Park (Elizabethtown, OH)! ! ! ! 101Sherman House Restaurant and Inn (Batesville, IN)! ! ! 84Francis Shoup Historic Marker (Laurel, IN)! ! ! ! 35Shrader-Weaver Nature Preserve (Bentonville, IN)! ! ! ! 45Single G Horse Mural (Cambridge City, IN)! ! ! ! 48Sisters Cow Barn and Michaela Farm (Oldenburg, IN)! ! ! 80Snow Hill Covered Bridge (New Trenton, IN)! ! ! ! 19Spartan Bowl (Connersville, IN)! ! ! ! ! ! 43Spirits of the Valley - Distilling History ! ! ! ! ! 99Stagecoach Inn (Morris, IN)! ! ! ! ! ! 85Stant Manufacturing Company (Connersville, IN)! ! ! ! 43Starr-Gennett Recording Studios (Richmond, IN)! ! ! ! 67Starr-Gennett Walk of Fame (Richmond, IN)! ! ! ! 66Starr Historic District (Richmond, IN)! ! ! ! ! 70Stone Chapel and Cemetery (Guilford, IN)! ! ! ! 96Sugar Ridge Golf Course (Lawrenceburg, IN)! ! ! ! 15Sunman (IN), Town of! ! ! ! ! ! ! 94Suspension Bridge Road (Harrison, OH)! ! ! ! ! 103

• T •Templeton Cabin (Liberty, IN)! ! ! ! ! ! 76Thistlethwaite Falls (Richmond, IN)! ! ! ! ! 66Tiffany Windows Trail (Richmond, IN)! ! ! ! ! 70Toll Gate Marker (Richmond, IN)! ! ! ! ! 72Treaty Line Museum (Dunlapsville, IN)! ! ! ! ! 77 President Harry S Truman (Richmond, IN)! ! ! ! 72Tyson Legacy/Downtown Versaillles! ! ! ! ! 119

• U •Underground RR Trails/Ripley County Tourism (Versailles, IN)! ! 119

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Union County Courthouse (Liberty, IN)! ! ! ! ! 74Union School Basketball Court (West College Corner/College Corner)! 76US Coast and Geodetic Survey Marker (Correct, IN)! ! ! 116

• V •Vance-Tousey House (Lawrenceburg, IN)! ! ! ! ! 12Vatican Bike Ride (Oldenburg, IN)! ! ! ! ! 20, 83Veraestau (Aurora, IN)! ! ! ! ! ! ! 91Versailles (IN), Town of! ! ! ! ! ! ! 117Downtown Versailles – Tyson Legacy! ! ! ! ! 119Versailles State Park! ! ! ! ! ! ! 118Very Berry Patch (Guilford, IN)! ! ! ! ! ! 95Vintage Post Card Transportation Mural (Cambridge City, IN)! ! 49!Vinton House Antiques and Museum (Cambridge City, IN)! ! ! 47

• W •Wallace Family Marker (Brookville, IN)! ! ! ! ! 23Waterworks at Carbon Motors (Connersville, IN)! ! ! ! 44Wayne County Historical Museum (Richmond, IN)! ! ! 70Early Wayne County Jail/Centerville Public Library (Centerville,IN)!! 59West College Corner (IN)/Union School Basketball Court! ! ! 76West Harrison, IN/Harrison, OH !! ! ! ! ! 17, 104Western Wayne Museum/Vinton House (Cambridge City, IN)! ! 47Whetzel Trace Historic Marker (Laurel, IN)! ! ! ! 32White’s Flea Market (Brookville, IN)! ! ! ! ! 21Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway! Canal Route! ! ! ! ! ! ! 6, 8! Dearborn-Ripley Loop – Loop 3! ! ! ! ! 6, 13, 88! East Fork Loop – Loop 1! ! ! ! ! ! 6, 27, 50, 55! Oldenburg-Batesville Loop – Loop 2! ! ! ! 6, 20, 31, 79Whitewater Canal Site Rest Area (Metamora, IN)! ! ! ! 20Whitewater Canal-Cincinnati & Whitewater Canal Junction ! (West Harrison, IN/Harrison, OH)! ! ! ! 16, 104Whitewater Canal State Historic Site! Whitewater Canal Site Rest Area (Metamora, IN)! ! ! 28! Gordon’s Lock #24/Millville (Metamora, IN)! ! ! 29! Aqueduct over Duck Creek (Metamora, IN)! ! ! 29

Canal Boat Ride (Metamora, IN)! ! ! ! ! 30Metamora Grist Mill! ! ! ! ! ! 30Laurel Feeder Dam #4 (Laurel, IN)! ! ! ! 34

Whitewater Canal (Northern) Terminus Marker (Hagerstown, IN)! ! 52Whitewater Canal (Southern) Terminus Marker (Lawrenceburg, IN)!! 10Whitewater Canal Trail – Metamora Trailhead ! ! ! ! 30Whitewater Canal Trail – Yellow Bank Trailhead (Brookville, IN)! ! 28Whitewater Canoe Rental (New Trenton & Brookville, IN)!! ! 21, 27 Whitewater Gorge Park (Richmond, IN)! ! ! ! ! 77Whitewater Memorial State Park (Liberty, IN)! ! ! ! 65Whitewater Seminary and College (Centerville, IN)! ! ! 58Whitewater River Campground (Connersville, IN)!! ! ! 35

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White Water Shaker Village (Harrison, OH) ! ! ! ! 107Whitewater Valley Gateway Park (Metamora, IN)! ! ! ! 31Whitewater Valley Railroad (Metamora, IN)! ! ! ! 31Whitewater Valley Railroad/Connersville Depot! ! ! ! 40Whitewater Valley Railroad Railyard (Connersville, IN)! ! ! 38Willowbrook Country Club Golf Course (Connersville, IN)!! ! 38Wilmington, Village of! ! ! ! ! ! ! 92Winding Branch Golf Course (Cambridge City, IN)! ! ! 45

• Y •Ye Olde Central House (Napoleon, IN)! ! ! ! ! 122(Historic) Yellow Dog Tavern (Versailles, IN)! ! ! ! 119

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ThanksThis guide book was prepared by Phillip Anderson, ReThink! as a consultant to the Whitewater Canal Byway Association. The project was funded by a Historic Preservation Education Grant from Indiana Humanities and Indiana Landmarks.

We would like to thank all those who provided photographs, site entries, and historical information. Also thanks to the community leaders who reviewed the document: Charles Whiting, Dearborn County; Bob Hansen, Fayette County; Candy Yurcak, Paul Baudendistel, Terry Duffy, and Gail Ginther, Franklin County; Duane Nickels, Union County; Mary Walker, Phyllis and Jerry Mattheis, and Bob Hansen, Wayne County; Sharon Lutz, Hamilton County; and Bonita Porter, Butler County. Special thanks to Adam Peaper for creating the comprehensive Whitewater Valley map.

We hope this guide provided the road map to an exciting adventure for all those who visited the Whitewater Valley. We invite you to come again to experience the changing seasons and the vibrant culture in this beautiful are of southeastern Indiana and southwestern Ohio.

The Whitewater Canal Byway Association is a non-profit organization working in collaboration with all stakeholders to promote the Whitewater region and its history as a unique and valuable asset, the development of which will serve to enhance the economic vitality of the region and the quality of life for current and future generations.

Whitewater Canal Byway AssociationPO Box 95

Metamora, IN 47030www.whitewatercanalscenicbyway.org