We love visiting historical sites around the state and this one did not disappoint. There is a…read moresmall museum at the entrance that you can explore while you wait for your tour. You can only visit the inside of the house on a tour so made sure to note the times on the day of your visit. Brittany was our tour guide and she was fantastic. So many interesting facts were shared and the inside of the house was beautiful. Make sure to stop by the place that inspired the state seal while you are here

Worthington family history, early chillicothe and starting Ohio history...whats not to love. There…read moreis alot of walking but the grounds and other buildings are neat to see. The mansion is nicely done with some legit family heirlooms and lots of period correct furnishings. The museum is small but nice. Not busy on Sunday afternoon and very fair price. My only complaint is the length of tour, almost 2 full hours, its too much. Mt. Vernon, Monticello, other historical homes 'more important' are half that.

How has this not been reviewed already? It's an amazing museum…read more I came often as a kid since my grandparents lived nearby. It was just in one house then, a pretty typical small-town historical society with stuff crammed in display cases, and filling every room down to the basement. Cool for a history buff, but nothing spectacular. We went yesterday as part of the Ohio Statehood Day events, and, wow. They have added the house next door, and an addition in the back, and it is now an incredible museum. The volunteers were very friendly and knowledgeable. The displays are beautiful and informative. All aspects of local history are covered. There are train sets, dolls, military artifacts, cars, covered wagons... All sorts of things, nicely restored. During our visit there was old-time music, a special display of early American weapons, costumed interpreters, etc. They said they decorate for Christmas with historical toys and decorations. We had a great visit and stayed till closing time. I would set aside at least an hour, better 2 or 3. This is a local gem, and worth a detour from anywhere in the state.

Seip Earthworks is part of the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park administered by the…read moreNational Park Service. The Visitor Center for the park is located at the Mound City Group, and this is a short drive from there. There is a small parking lot located near a shelter house with picnic tables. You can see the large reconstructed mound from there, and it's easy to find your way towards it. Unfortunately, much of this great site has been lost to time and agriculture, so we found it helpful to refer to the map of the area, so we could get a better idea of how everything was once situated. There are outlines of the remnants of buildings that can be viewed. The mound is very impressive to gaze up at and think about how it was accomplished. There is also a hiking trail out near Paint Creek at the site. Several interpretive signs are also available, which are very helpful for better understanding the history of the area.

Tony and I was on our way to Bainsbridge, Ohio to see the Highland Sanctuary Preservation and to…read morehike among the rock formations. I didn't realize that this Indian Mound was going to be here so It was a very nice surprise. It is FREE to enjoy! There are plenty of signs with tons of information. There is a nice parking lot and a picnic area with shelter available. We parked at the lot and read the signs. There is a gravel road leading back to the mound but the gate on it was locked. So we just parked and walked back there. It was very early in the morning so we were absolutely alone accept for a few squirrels. This is a large park area with plenty of areas to play a ballgame if you wanted!!

I've been going to the Chillicothe Library since I was a kid; my mom's family is from Chilly, and…read moreit was just down the alley from Grandmother's house. I'm surprised it hasn't been reviewed, and that I didn't review it. They have remodeled a couple times over the years, and it is incredible now. Lots of stacks, in an old building with interesting rooms and niches. They also have a pretty good selection of nice reading rooms. It's a beautiful building in an historic town. Support your library; it supports the community.

An attractive, fairly small courthouse. Stopped in to see about a parking ticket. My fault, but…read moreconfusing meter placement, so I wanted to try not to have to pay it. Turns out, this is the place you pay tickets; you need to talk to the police department if you are disputing it. The staff here were great. Security tried to answer my ticket questions, and directed me to a counter. The lady there gave Baby K a sucker, and explained what I needed to do, giving me the phone number for the police and tips on navigating the phone system, who to talk to, etc. All in all a pleasant experience here, plus I did end up fixing the ticket with their help. Parking around back and on streets nearby, but be careful and read the signage- you don't want to get a ticket while dealing with another one...

Saw this while visiting family. My mom is from Chillicothe but had not seen (or did not remember)…read morethis mound. It's pretty big, for being in town. Has survived for 2000 years or so. In a nice little park. Some people are underwhelmed by the newer preserve sites; not much to see. You can't miss this, smack in the middle of town and taller than a house.

Located along Broadway just outside downtown Jackson, there is a historical marker here and that's…read morewhat caught my eye. And then the very quiet and peaceful and well kept cemetery. The front of the marker reads, "Major John James (1772-1854) established James Cemetery in 1828 on and around a Native American mound that is the only significant ancient mound remaining in the city of Jackson. The mound is about 70 feet in diameter and nearly six feet tall. In the late 1800s, this mound comprised one point of three ancient mound groups forming a triangular configuration along East Broadway Street, formerly known as James Street. One group was a few hundred feet northeast of here on the Watson farm and a second was just to the northwest on the Warnicke farm. These mounds were built by the Hopewell Culture, prominent in southern Ohio from about 100 BC to 400 AD. Major James, his wife, and several immediate family members are buried on the mound including Jackson County pioneers Andrew Long, Daniel Hoffman, and David Mitchell." And the reverse, "John James arrived in Marietta in 1788 with his parents and siblings, some of the first settlers of the Northwest Territory. His father was a member of Rufus Putnam's Ohio Company and the family lived in a blockhouse near Belpre. In 1791, his brother William was one of twelve settlers killed at the Big Bottom Massacre, a tragedy that touched off the Indian Wars. During that time, the James family retreated to what became Blennerhassett Island in the Ohio River, where they built another blockhouse, later bought by Harman Blennerhassett who built a mansion nearby in 1798. Major James became a renowned Indian scout and explored what would become Jackson County. He settled here in 1807 and as a prominent salt boiler became for a time the "proprietor" of the Salt Licks. He went on to become an early Ohio legislator and the first treasurer of Jackson County." Marker number 6-40 was erected in 2007 by Jackson County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society, Carl Coyan Companies, Stockmeister Enterprises, City of Jackson, Time Warner Cable, and The Ohio Historical Society. There is room to park here and wander. [Review 931 of 2026 - 310 in Ohio - 26111 overall]

A pleasant park with several memorials, and a new elm planted where the Logan Elm was. Small…read moreshelterhouse. No real parking lot; pull off the circular drive. Read the markers and ponder the history. Logan's speech, short but touching, is on the main marker.