Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail
Points of Interest
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Tremper Mound
Privately owned, the long term plan is to purchase the land to preserve and protect it for future generations.

In July of 1915, William C. Mills of the Ohio Archaeological and Historical Society went to Scioto County to excavate the Tremper mound. Mills concluded correctly that in reality the mound was not an effigy, but was a Hopewell mound whose builders had constructed extensions of the primary mound house to cover a charnel house. The Tremper mound proved to be one of the most prolific and important Hopewell mounds ever investigated. Mills estimated that there had been at least three hundred and seventy-five individuals cremated and their remains placed in the mound. A wide array of classic Hopewell artifacts was found.


John Simon Sorghum Festival, Pond Creek Run
Traditionally held the first full weekend in October, from daylight to dusk, this annual event made it to the "Points of Interest" Category because It is so unique. "Old Fashioned Sorghum Festival" is open to all. With free admission, and old time music, there is fun for everyone. Bring lawn chairs. Enjoy apple butter making, homemade jams, preserves, dancin', soap making, hay rides, weaving, homemade furniture, rolling pins, butter churning, pickled corn, artwork & more.


Union Flour Mill & Distillery
This restored and relocated local landmark is now a bakery. Known for the high quality baked goods, the shop has dozens of antique artifacts displayed inside. Sitting on the site of Canal Lock 50, visitors can stop for a snack and enjoy the history.


 

Philip Moore Stone House
The Philip Moore, Jr. Stone House was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 and is one of the few primitive homes remaining intact in Southern Ohio. Philip Moore, Jr. was a Revolutionary War veteran who was born in Allentown, PA in 1761. The Philip Moore, Ir. Stone House is also known as "The Cradle of Methodism." Many frontier "circuit riders" would meet in this house to formulate plans for the future.

This house has been completely restored and preserved. The Philip Moore, Jr. Stone House was built with weathered sandstone rock found in the region. There are two large fire places on each side of the massive living room used to heat the all stone house. The back of the house holds some of the original tools used in construction.

The Philip Moore, Jr. Stone House is available for business functions, family gatherings, weddings or just a get-a-way. An open house welcome to all is the first full weekend in October.

 www.portsmouthstonehouse.com

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