Everything Blanchester is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Blanchester.
The Golden Lamb in Lebanon, Ohio has been serving guests since 1803, making it the oldest continuously operating business in Ohio. Charles Dickens stayed here in 1842 and wrote that the food was better than the bed. Ten US presidents have dined here. The Shaker Sugar Pie — a recipe from the nearby Shaker community — is a living piece of 19th-century America.
A humanoid frog creature first spotted in 1955 under a bridge. Two Loveland cops independently reported a 3-4 foot creature scrambling into the river in 1972.…
Ohio's oldest inn and restaurant since 1803. Charles Dickens slept here and complained. Ten presidents dined here. Lebanon Ohio's crown jewel.
In 1882 two boys were fishing when a 30-40 foot four-legged scaled creature with a bright red mouth attacked them. A posse of 60 locals tracked it to a hollow…
James Buckley built a sawmill on Little Sugar Creek in 1830 and was murdered by a robber one night. His headless ghost wanders the creek carrying his head in…
16 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Get ready to step back in time as you approach the Martinsville Road Covered Bridge! This charming structure is a tangible reminder of a simpler era. Built in 1871 by Zimri Wall, this bridge was a vital link for the…
Imagine a civilization so skilled they could move mountains of earth, not for defense, but for something far more mysterious. That's Fort Ancient. Between 200 BC and 400 AD, the Hopewell culture built this massive…
Pull over here for a second and imagine weary travelers, maybe even soldiers, stopping for a drink at this very spot. This is the Crossed Keys Tavern, and it's been here since the early 1800s! Built in 1802, the stone…
Step back in time as you cross this charming covered bridge, a testament to 19th-century engineering and craftsmanship. The Lynchburg Covered Bridge, located right here in Lynchburg, Ohio, spans the East Fork of the…
This unassuming spot along the Little Miami River was once a powerhouse of ammunition production. The Peters Cartridge Company, founded in 1887 by Gershom Moore Peters, churned out gunpowder and ammunition right here in…
A humanoid frog creature first spotted in 1955 under a bridge. Two Loveland cops independently reported a 3-4 foot creature scrambling into the river in 1972.…
Imagine stumbling upon a hidden graveyard, built long before European settlers arrived! The Bone Stone Graves are a prehistoric cemetery used by people of the Fort Ancient culture. These Native Americans lived in the…
Admire the blend of Greek Revival and Italianate styles in this historic house built in 1850. The Mohrman-Jack-Evans House, located on Columbus Avenue in Lebanon, was built as a single-family home.It was built in 1850.…
The Golden Lamb in Lebanon, Ohio has been serving guests since 1803, making it the oldest continuously operating business in Ohio. Charles Dickens stayed here in 1842 and wrote that the food was better than the bed. Ten…
Prepare to be transported back in time! Glendower isn't just a beautiful mansion; it's a window into the lives of prominent Ohioans in the 19th century. Built in 1836 by Amos Bennett, this stunning Greek Revival home…
Pulling up to the Golden Lamb Inn is like stepping back in time – it's Ohio's oldest hotel, and its walls have some stories to tell! Way back in 1803, a simple log tavern opened its doors right here in Lebanon. It was…
Admire the classic architecture of these two Greek Revival houses, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Waynesville Greek Revival Houses, specifically the Jacob McKay House, also known as…
Ever wonder what it was like to live in the grand era of Ohio governors? Promont, right here in Clermont County, offers a glimpse into the life of John M. Pattison, Ohio's 43rd Governor. Built in 1865, this house became…
In 1882 two boys were fishing when a 30-40 foot four-legged scaled creature with a bright red mouth attacked them. A posse of 60 locals tracked it to a hollow…
Right here, where you're driving, was once a bustling hub of activity, vital to the Union war effort. In 1861, as the Civil War broke out, Ohio Governor William Dennison tasked George B. McClellan with finding a spot to…
Ever wonder who called this land home long before us? Right here, at the Beam Farm Woodland Archaeological District, lie clues to the lives of Native Americans from the Woodland Period. This district includes a Native…