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The late Roger Selby purchased the estate at a Sheriff's sale in 1937 and owned it for many years. Arabian horses were raised and bred on this farrn. Some of the best-known and preeminent bloodlines in the country today came from the stables of Roger Selby. Original stock of 20 horses was imported from 1928 to 1933. Restored in 1992 by Jim and
Barbara Latter, it was a bed and breakfast for several years before being
purchased by Floyd Book who owns it today. Stone Houses by River, Buena Vista
This bridge, spanning Scioto Brush Creek in Brush Creek Township, Scioto
County, was erected in 1874 bv the Smith Bridge Company of Toledo, Ohio.
Robert Smith was granted patents for timber trusses in1867 and 1869, and
the design for this bridge is a Smith patented truss. The supplemental
arches were added in 1896. Original length of 200 feet had been shortened
to its present 171 feet. A plaque has been erected to give due honor to
these early timber covered bridge builders and to the men of the community
who so ably assisted them. Timber Covered Bridges were vital links in the early road, railroad and canal systems of Ohio and contributed greatly to the growth and development of the state. They were covered with roof and siding to protect the heavy timber trusses from the weather. Many of them have carried their loads and served their communities for well over a century. Fine craftsmen, using broadax, adz, pitsaw, and froe, were able to construct these sturdy bridges by hand. Members of the community join over
120 Northwest Elementary School Students at the Otway Covered Bridge to
participate in the Annual Scioto Brush Creek Day. Sponsored by the Friends
of Sioto Brush Creek, Scioto Brush Creek Day was I established to
stimulate interest and educate the community about this superb natural
habitat. Professionals from the Ohio Division of Wildlife, Division of
Natural Areas and Preserves, Scioto Soil and Water Conservation District,
Shawnee State Park and the Friends of Scioto Brush Creek spend the day
teaching participants about Scioto Brush Creek's water quality and diverse
stream habitat. A picnic shelter and park adjacent to the bridge make it a great choice for weddings and family re-unions.
Scenic Overlooks
The locations chosen for the overlooks are at the high elevations in the county overlooking the valley below. |
This lovely
sprawling 22-room mansion sits on an 11-acre estate on the banks of the
Ohio River. Originally named because of its distance from Cincinnati, this
historic 100 Mile House was built bv Charles Scudder In 1927. Actually;
this home replaced a smaller structure, and native stone from the original
was incorporated in the one standing today.
Several sandsone-bearing
rock formations crop out along the Ohio River in the vicinity of Buena
Vista. Exposed rocks attracted the attention of early pioneers, and
quarrying began in the early 1800's. Although both the Berea Sandstone and
Bedford Shale contain suitable sandstone units, almost all dimension stone
has been quarried from beds of the Buena Vista Member.
Stone from a certain
layer became so popular with architects and builders at Cincinnati that it
was known as the City Ledge. The City Ledge usually ranges from 3 to 4
feet thick, has a uniform bluish-drab color and a medium grain, is strong
and durable, and carves well. The blocks were sawed in pieces of various
size to meet the market demand. In addition to a large use for
architectural purposes, this ledge has provided stone for bridges,
culverts, flagging, and curbing.
