Hertzler House

Snyder Park located on National Road

George Rogers Clark Park

With over 20 antique malls and one of the Midwest's largest antique malls, Springfield is the antique lover's paradise.  Monthly, the Clark County Fairgrounds hosts the Springfield Antique Show and Flea Market, with the Extravaganzas in May, July and September.  Click here for details!

The Pennsylvania House had fallen into disrepair and was to be demolished in 1937. That year, the Lagonda Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution stepped in to preserve it. It has been open to the public as a museum since 1941.

This photograph shows Limestone Street, looking north from High Street in Springfield, Ohio. The photograph, taken around 1899, is from the book Springfield Illustrated, which provides a written and photographic profile of the city. The photographs include residences of prominent citizens, schools, churches, businesses, and street views. **Photo compliments of the Clark County Public Library

Mitchell-Thomas Hospital - This photograph shows the Mitchell-Thomas Hospital in Springfield, Ohio. It was Springfield's first city hospital and opened on December 1, 1887. The hospital was located in a building and on a lot donated by Ross Mitchell, a local businessman engaged in the manufacture of agricultural products, linseed oil processing, and real estate. Another prominent businessman, John H. Thomas, donated money for an additional building, which was connected to the Mitchell building by an arcade. The hospital opened with a capacity of twelve beds, later increased to thirty-one.

On January 15, 1902, native Springfielder A.B. Graham, superintendent of rural schools, founded the club that revolutionized agricultural education.  That club was 4-H, the H's signifying Head, Heart, Hands and Health.  The organization of 85 members is said to have been the nation's first farm club for young people.  The first meeting of the farm club founded by A.B. Graham was held in a basement room in the old Clark County Courthouse, now the A.B. Graham Building.  A.B.'s portrait as well as historical markers adorn the site famous to the beginning of 4-H.  The building is located at the corners of Columbia and Limestone Streets in downtown Springfield.

Madonna of the Trail

• Heritage Center of Clark County- 117 S. Fountain Avenue- Springfield, Ohio  45501
  (937) 324-0657
  www.heritagecenter.us
  Come and experience the story of the Heartland in this brand-new state-of-the-art museum.  Located in beautiful downtown Springfield!

• Clark State Performing Arts Center
  300 S. Fountain Avenue
  P. O. Box 570
  Springfield, Ohio 45501
  937/328-3874
  www.clark.cc.oh.us/pac 
  The Clark State Performing Arts Center hosts many nationally recognized artists and performers, such as The Temptations, Willy Nelson, Mark Chesney, Joe Diffey, Ricky Skaggs, Bill Cosby, Maya Angelou, and others.

• Springfield Arts Council
  PO Box 745 • 8 North Limestone Street, Suite B • Springfield, OH 45501
  Phone: 937-324-2712 • Toll-free 1-866-324-2712 • FAX: 937-324-3170
  General e-mail: info@springfieldartscouncil.org
  www.springfieldartscouncil.org 
  Bringing you award-winning productions and performances at various locations, including Clark State Performing Arts Center, and Ohio's oldest and biggest all-free month-long summer arts festival held annually at beautiful Veterans Park in downtown Springfield.
• Young's Jersey Dairy
  6880 Springfield-Xenia Road
  Yellow Springs, Ohio  45387
  (937) 325-0629
  cows@youngsdairy.com
  www.youngsdairy.com
  Enjoy the "State's Best Milkshake" as stated in Ohio Magazine.  Just 10 minutes south of Springfield.
• Springfield Museum of Art
  107 Cliff Park Road
  Springfield, Ohio 
  (937) 325-4673
  www.spfld-museum-of-art.org
  A world-class art museum located in beautiful Veterans Park.  A recently completed $3.8 million expansion in a 35,000 s.f. state-of-the-art facility.  As featured in the book Free Ohio Fun.
• Ohio's Historic National Road
  Route 40 through Springfield
  937/325-7621
  Recently designated as an All American Road, the Historic National Road runs directly through the heart of Springfield with many historical stops along the way.
• Little Miami Scenic Trail and Buck Creek Trail
  937/882-6000
  The trail, used by cyclists, skaters, walkers, etc., extends from Cincinnati through Springfield, a distance of nearly 70 miles.  Our 6.92 mile corridor extends from Yellow Springs to Springfield, at Buck Creek State Park.  Call the Springfield Area CVB at 800-803-1553 for a four-county map of the Little Miami Scenic Trail.
• Hampton Herbs
  3158 Spence Road
  New Carlisle, Ohio
  937/964-1920
  Nestled on 7 acres of woodlands, this one-of-a-kind retreat is home to 15 different themed gardens, including Birds 'n Bloom Garden and a Children's Garden.  Lunch can be provided for groups upon advance notice.  Also on the grounds are three different shops and a bog area nature trail.
• Green Vista Water Gardens
  230 W. Main Street
  Enon, Ohio  45323
  www.greenvista.com
  Tour the water gardens, see the wonderful fish and plants on the property.
• Madonna of the Trail Monument
  Entrance of Snyder Park
  Springfield, Ohio
  "The Madonna of the Trail" is a pioneer woman clasping her baby with her young son clinging to her skirts.  These monuments were erected in each of the 12 states through which the National Old Trails Road passes.
• The Hertzler House
  George Rogers Clark Park
  Springfield
  The Daniel Hertzler House, built in 1854-55, is an interesting study of 19th century architecture.  An air of mystery surrounds the house since the murder of the Daniel Hertzler in the northwest room of the main floor on October 10, 1867.  The house overlooks the approximate site of the Shawnee Village of Peckuwe.
• Hartman Rock Garden
  Corner of McCain and Russell Streets
  Springfield, Ohio  45506
  A rock garden created by Springfielder Ben Hartman consisting of 20,000 stones.  
• Maple Lane Bison Ranch
  5150 Spence Road
  Springfield, Ohio  45502
  1 miles N.W. of North Hampton
  (937)964-8149
  Cell: (937)408-1837
  www.maplelanebison.com
• The Springfield Symphony Orchestra
   300 S. Fountain Ave.
   P.O. Box 1374
   Springfield, Ohio  45501
   937/325-8100
   www.springfieldsym.org 
   The Springfield Symphony Orchestra promises something for all music lovers!  Visit their website for performance dates.
• Enon Log House
  Enon, Ohio  45323
  (937) 864-7080
  19th Century log house available for tours.
• Knob Prairie Mound 
  Enon, Ohio  45323
  (937) 864-7080
  Second largest conical mound in Ohio, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
• The Shops of Yellow Springs
  King's Courtyard
  Yellow Springs, Ohio
  Shop in downtown Yellow Springs at numerous unique shops featuring everything from custom stained glass windows, imported gifts, psychic services and beautiful jewelry to gifts and art made by local artists.  www.yellowspringsohio.org 
• Frank Lloyd Wright House Museum
  Coming in 2004
  Burton Westcott/Frank Lloyd Wright Home
  1340 East High Street
  Springfield, Ohio

• Although the village of Harmony is just a speck on the map, it is home to big treasures that await you.  Heart of Ohio Antique Center is the Midwest's largest indoor antique mall with over 116,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space.  Over 650 dealers from all around the United States bring high quality antiques and collectibles to the center.  We're sure you will be able to find everything you are looking for, from furniture to smalls and glassware of every type.  Heart of Ohio is open daily from 9:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at I-70 and U.S. 40, 4785 E. National Road, Springfield, 937-324-2188. www.heartofohioantiques.com
   

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