Sites of
Interest
- The Wilds is North America's
largest research and conservation center. Spanning 14
square miles, the preserve has 200 acres of wetlands and more
than 150 lakes. Rhino, giraffe, antelope and deer are only
a few of the free-roaming animals in this spectacular
habitat. Several tours are offered to include the
following: a safari tour, wetland trail and day/overnight
camps for students of all ages.
- Wolf Creek Wildlife Area, a 3938
acre wildlife preserve and hunting area is located along Wolf
Creek and serves as a home to a large variety of grouse, deer
and principal game species.
- Burr Oak State Park, located at
10220 Burr Oak Lodge Road in Glouster, offers byway travelers a
sense of rustic charm with a large variety of attractions and
scenic accommodations. Burr Oak is a designated state park
resort.
- The Opera House,
built in 1890, located at 15 W. Main Street in
McConnelsville, offers visitors and community members live
performances in a historic setting. For more information
on "The Opera House" visit their web site at www.operahouseinc.info
for show schedules and other interesting facts.
- Stained Glass Barn This English
classic barn was built in 1904 and converted to a stained glass
studio in the 1980's by Artist Chuck Borsari. The barn is
nestled among dairy farms, apple orchards, and gentle rolling
hills. Throughout two floors filled with antiques, there are
hundreds of stained glass works by the artist. For information,
call (740)962-4284.
- McConnelsville Lock No.7-Part
of the Muskingum River Parkway System, Lock No. 7 is typical of
the eleven locks and ten damns on the river. Built between 1837
and 1841 to make the river deep enough for steamboat navigation,
the locks have the unique distinction of being America's first
and last hand operated lock system. Today steamers have given
way to water and jet skiing, sternwheelers, and outstanding
fishing.
- Rim of the World-You won't
believe it until you see it. Between Wolf Creek and Burr Oak,
State Route 78 winds along a narrow ridge. You will be astounded
by the view which stretches for a dozen miles. But be careful,
State Route 78 has been listed as one of the best roads in the
nation on which to drive a sports car.
- Embree Park -Located in the
Village of Pennsville, the park is bordered by an old Quaker
meeting house and cemetery. The park contains picnic and
restroom facilities and is home to Ohio's largest Butternut
Tree. There are several Amish farms in the area, so please be on
the watch for horse and buggies
- Rock Hollow School -Built in
1877, this one room schoolhouse is outfitted with the original
desk and furnishings. Once located near Ringgold, the school was
moved to Malta in 1993. Tours are available. Contact the Morgan
County Historical Society at (740) 962-4785.
- The Button House Museum - The
former home of Dr. Hiram True and his daughter Evelyn Button,
has been restored by the Morgan County Historical Society. The
museum contains an eclectic collection of artifacts including
hundreds of dolls, paintings, and prints of renowned artist
Howard Chandler Christy and much more. 142 East Main Street
(740) 962-4785.
- The Opera House - One of only a handful of opera houses still
in existence in the state, the Opera House is the only one with
its auditorium on the ground floor. Built in 1890 on the
foundation of the former Brewster Hotel, the Opera House was the
first building in Morgan County lighted by electricity and
features two tunnels once connected to hotels across the street.
As recently as the 1930's, performers at the Opera House used
the tunnels to walk from their hotel rooms to the dressing
rooms. For the past 50 years, the Opera House has served the
community as a movie theatre. It underwent a major renovation in
1996. For more information, call (740) 962-3030.
Additional
Points of Interest
Miner's
Memorial Park
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