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Steubenville
"City of Murals", Here
in Steubenville you will find our city's rich history painted on
outside walls in larger-than-life proportions. Instead of
turning the pages of a book, you need only turn a corner to come
face to face with stories of the past. See all twenty-five
murals painted in Downtown Steubenville and Hollywood Plaza,
including the mural of Steubenville celebrity, Dean Martin. Tour
maps available at Steubenville CVB office.
Steubenville CVB, 120 South Third Street,
Steubenville, Ohio 43952 - 800-510-4442
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Old
Fort Steuben: Originally built in 1787, Fort Steuben
opened the door to the Northwest Territory as it protected
government surveyors while they laid out the first Seven Ranges.
This reconstructed fort is now host to an archeology dig and the
annual Fort Steuben Festival. Guided tours available. www.oldfortsteuben.com
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First
Federal Land Office: Get
a glimpse of the life of the first settlers in Ohio at the First
Federal Land Office, built in 1801, that is a replica of a
colonial home. Also located on the grounds is the massive 2 ½
ton bell from the Jefferson County Courthouse. Located
next to Old Fort Steuben at 3rd & Adams Streets. Call
for an appointment.
740-264-4534
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Creegan
Animation Factory: See
how animations are designed and created at one of the world’s
largest manufacturers of animated and costume characters.
Browse and shop at the craft shop and year-round Christmas
Store. The Creegan Company- 508 Washington Street,
Steubenville, Ohio 43952 - 740-283-3708
creegans@weir.net
www.creegans.com
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Historic Mansion Museum: Tour the collection of local
history displayed in a nineteen-room, English Tudor style
mansion at the Jefferson County Historical Museum. Open by
appointment. Jefferson County Historical Asn. , 426
Franklin Avenue, P.O. Box 4268, Steubenville, Ohio
43952 - 740-283-1133 -www.rootsweb.com
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Franciscan
University of Steubenville: Visit
a peaceful corner of the campus where the Portiuncula Chapel, a
replica of the stone chapel that St. Francis of Assisi rebuilt,
is located. Here you will also find an outdoor creche,
Marian Grotto, Tomb of the Unborn Child, and Stations of the
Cross. www.franciscan.edu
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Union
Cemetery -Enjoy
the beauty of the local cemetery that has historic headstones as
well as more than 100 species of trees and flowering plants.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Maps
available at cemetery office or Steubenville CVB office.
Union Cemetery - 1720 Sunset Boulevard, Steubenville, Ohio
43952 740-283-3384
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Herald-Star:
See
the presses in action at the local newspaper office.
Herald-Star, 401 Herald Square,
Steubenville, Ohio 43952- 740-283-4711 www.hsconnect.com
Steubenville Calendar of Events for
2006 from the Steubenville Convention and Visitor's Bureau
For
events at Fort Steuben Mall visit
www.ftsteubenmall.com/events.asp.
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