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First Black Free School, Harveysburg, Ohio

In Harveysburg’s early years Elizabeth Harvey, wife of Dr. Jesse Harvey, recognized the need to educate African American and Native American children in the area. The Harveys built the Harverysb…[View More]

Seven Gables Road Abandoned Bridge, Sixteen Mile Stand, Ohio

This concrete bridge was once used on a daily basis but now sits hidden back in the woods. I contacted the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library, the Symmes Historical Society and the Hamil…[View More]

The Cemetery Train, Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Ohio

Before we begin, I would like to thank Debbie Brandt and the docents at Spring Grove Cemetery, Steve Headley with the Cincinnati Public Library, Phil Lind and Jefferey Jakucyk (Jakowic) for their rese…[View More]

Abandoned Tunnel Buried Under I 75, St. Bernard, Ohio, Built in 1913

First off I would like to thank Kay Heller Phillips with the St. Bernard-Ludlow Grove Historical Society. Without her help and research, this video never would have happened. There’s a piece of hist…[View More]

Abandoned Railroad Bridge Abutments, Olde West Chester, Ohio

First off I would like to thank Brian Smith and Jeffrey Jakucyk. Without their expertise, this video would have never happened. Also, if anyone has any additional information to add after watching thi…[View More]

Abandoned Ghost Road Next to a Cemetery in Warren County, Ohio, Blanchester

Apparently there was a county road that came off of Ohio Route 123 that ran alongside the New Hope Cemetery. This small portion of road is still listed on Google Maps as Starkey-Cleavenger Road. The r…[View More]

Dahio Abandoned Air Field, New Lebanon, Ohio

The Dahio Trotwood Airport (FAA LID: I44), also known as Dayton-New Lebanon Airport, was originally designed as a refueling airport for military planes during WWII. It was later a public-use airport l…[View More]

First Man to Walk Solo Around the World, Steven Newman, Bethel, Ohio

From April 1983 to April 1987, Steve Newman walked solo around the world and became popularly known as “The Worldwalker”. He is the author or co-author of two books. The longest hiking tra…[View More]

Longworth Hall, Cincinnati, Ohio

A new bridge for I-75 will be built over the Ohio River in Cincinnati. Unfortunately a portion of the historic “Longworth Hall” will have to be demolished in order to make way for the cons…[View More]

Weird Things Found in Rapid Run Creek, Delhi Township, Cincinnati, Ohio

While exploring Rapid Run Creek on the westside of Cincinnati, Ohio, we found the remains of 3 abandoned bridges, one abandoned road and a multitude of things we couldn’t explain. If anyone know…[View More]

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