Historic Shade River Rainbow Arch Bridge, Chester, Ohio
Historic Shade River Rainbow Arch Bridge, Chester, Ohio
At some point in the early to mid 1800s, a covered bridge was built across the Shade River on the west side of Chester, Ohio. Unfortunately in July of 1863 the bridge and a nearby roller mill were tor…[View More]
The Historic Hunt House, Blue Ash, Ohio
The Historic Hunt House, Blue Ash, Ohio
Built in 1861 the Hunt House originally sat on 1,000 acres of land. The house is a transitional federal/Greek revival design which was unusual for this area at that time. The lumber used was either cl…[View More]
Historic Harrison, Ohio
Historic Harrison, Ohio
In this video we cover the history of Harrison, Ohio starting when it was first founded in the 1840s; covering early transportation which includes the canal and the railroad; Morgan’s Raid of 18…[View More]
John Hunt Morgan Surrender Site, West Point, Ohio
John Hunt Morgan Surrender Site, West Point, Ohio
In 1863 Confederate General John Hunt Morgan assembled over 2500 men and began a raid throughout Indiana & Ohio taking hundreds of prisoners. But after most of his men had been intercepted by Unio…[View More]
The Railroad Trestle that Outlasted John Hunt Morgan, Bonnell, Indiana
The Railroad Trestle that Outlasted John Hunt Morgan, Bonnell, Indiana
When Confederate General John Hunt Morgan invaded Indiana in 1863, he torched many bridges and railroad trestles along the way. Here’s a story of one such trestle.
Legendary Stories of Oldenburg, Indiana
Legendary Stories of Oldenburg, Indiana
Interesting stories about the town of Oldenburg, Indiana.
John Hunt Morgan’s Raid through Harrison, Ohio
John Hunt Morgan’s Raid through Harrison, Ohio
John Hunt Morgan was a Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. His nickname was “Thunderbolt”.