Sites of
Interest
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Today, much of the
rural character of this Jefferson Township "backbone"
road remains. Clark State Road is the centerpiece of Jefferson
Township’s Scenic Byway. Scenic vistas of meadows and fields
are interspersed with stretches lined with trees. Homes and
barns are tucked in the trees and along the edges of the fields
and meadows. Clark
State Road crosses the Township’s two most important creeks —
Rocky Fork toward the west and Blacklick to the east. The view
of Rocky Fork gorge from the Clark State Road bridge is stunning
in all seasons. Blacklick is more pastoral in nature in the area
of Clark State, but forms its own gorge further south, near East
Broad Street. A description of Clark State at Blacklick Creek is
found in the description of Headley’s Corners within the
section on Reynoldsburg- New Albany Road. Along with the
views of the creeks, specific vistas can be enjoyed along Clark
State. They include the meadow on the south side of Clark State
between Rocky Fork Hunt Club barn and West Park Lane, a large
forested area extending from the hunt club east to Crooked mile
road; and fields and meadows between Crooked Mile Road and Rocky
Fork Creek. Drivers can encounter horseback riders, cyclists,
joggers and walkers along Clark State. Deer are also prevalent,
so careful driving is important. Jefferson Community Park,
the Township’s main public recreational area, is located on
the north side of Clark State about a mile east of
Reynoldsburg-New Albany Road. This park, with its three shelter
houses, woods, pond, playground, ball field and heated restrooms
is a popular year-round gathering place for those who love the
outdoors.
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Waggoner Road
Scenic Byway From Havens north to Clark State - The character of
Waggoner Road is very different from that of Clark State and
Mann Roads. It is in this portion of Jefferson Township that one
can see remnants of the serious farming community that Jefferson
once was. Here, broad fields line the eastern side of Waggoner,
while for the most part, homes have sprouted on the west side.
Of note is the white painted brick home at 3825 Waggoner, which
has been restored to its original 1820's appearance.
Waggoner Road’s character in this part of the Township is
substantially different from Waggoner Road south of Havens
Corners Rd., where housing developments predominate. What
probably permits this road to retain something of its rural
character is the fact that it was never connected to
Morse. The barn at the southeast corner of Waggoner and
Clark State is clearly a century or so old. The original owner
according to the 1812 map was a family named Stagg, but the
McOwen family had settled here by 1895, and it is likely the
barn dates to their era.
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Havens Road Scenic
Byway - Between Clark State and Waggoner Roads -By 1895, area
maps show that Havens Road was clearly the main east-west road
between Rocky Fork Creek and points east in Jefferson Township.
Named for the Havens family, early settlers who prospered and
owned hundreds of acres in Jefferson Township, the road
interestingly traveled past the homesteads of Marcus and Samuel
Mann (for whom Mann Road is named) before passing by some of the
many tracts owned by William & Rebecca Havens. Today,
Havens Road is a narrow, "backwater" road not traveled
unless you live there or you’re not in a hurry. As a result,
it is one of the most scenic and pleasant roads to travel in
Jefferson Township, especially between Clark State and Mann
Roads, and east of Reynoldsburg-New Albany Road. Havens is a
favorite of joggers who like to take a circular route offered by
Clark State, Darling and Havens.
Jefferson
Township Scenic Points Map
Additional
Sites of Interest
www.jeffersontownship.org
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