30 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
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Mohrman-Jack-Evans House
· 1.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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.…
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The Golden Lamb
· 1.6 mi
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…
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Golden Lamb Inn
· 1.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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…
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Glendower State Memorial
· 1.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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…
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Crossed Keys Tavern
· 4.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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…
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Fort Ancient (Lebanon, Ohio)
· 4.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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…
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Bone Stone Graves
· 5.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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…
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Peters Cartridge Company
· 5.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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…
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Waynesville Greek Revival Houses
· 8.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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…
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Crosswick Monster
· 9.6 mi · Things to Do
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…
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Springboro Historic District
· 9.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder what life was like for the early settlers of Springboro? This historic district holds the answer. The Springboro Historic District earned its place on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. It…
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Voice of America Bethany Relay Station
· 10.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This unassuming spot in Ohio was once a key weapon in the Cold War, broadcasting American ideals to a world divided. Built during World War II, the Voice of America Bethany Relay Station began transmitting in 1944. Its…
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Loveland Frogman - Little Miami River
· 11.4 mi · Things to Do
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.…
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Franklin Post Office
· 11.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
You're approaching a piece of Ohio history: the oldest surviving post office in the state! It's a simple log cabin, but it played a crucial role in connecting this frontier town to the rest of the young nation. Back in…
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Charles Butler House (Franklin, Ohio)
· 11.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Hold on a sec, check out that crazy house! It's the Charles Butler House, an octagon house built way back in the mid-19th century. John N. Schenck, part of a prominent local family, had this place built in 1860. Octagon…
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John B. Tytus House
· 13.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This house belonged to the man who revolutionized the way steel is made! John B. Tytus lived here and invented a practical hot rolling process for steel. He was born in 1875 and his invention transformed the American…
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South Main Street District (Middletown, Ohio)
· 13.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Take a stroll down South Main Street and you're walking through Middletown's storybook. This district is a treasure trove of architectural styles, showcasing how the city grew and changed. The South Main Street District…
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Carlisle Fort (Ohio)
· 15.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a second! This unassuming hilltop holds secrets from a civilization that thrived here long before us. This is Carlisle Fort, also called Germantown Fort. Back in 1835, people started investigating this…
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Miamisburg Mound
· 15.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Get ready to be awestruck. Right here, rising from the earth, is the Miamisburg Mound, the largest conical burial mound in the eastern United States. Built by the Adena people between 800 BC and 100 AD, the mound served…
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Headless Ghost of Bellbrook
· 15.4 mi · Things to Do
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…
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Miami–Erie Canal Site Historic District
· 15.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine a constant flow of boats right here, connecting the Ohio River to Lake Erie! This is what remains of Lock #38 on the Miami and Erie Canal, a vital waterway in the 19th century. Construction on the canal,…
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Yost Tavern
· 16.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here for a second, because this old building has witnessed some history! This is the Yost Tavern, built all the way back in 1805 when Montgomery was just getting started. Abraham Yost built this place and ran…
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Montgomery Saltbox Houses
· 16.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine seeing the homes of Montgomery's founding families, built in the distinctive saltbox style! Back in 1800, these houses were built for families who'd moved here from Montgomery, New York, after the Treaty of…
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Camp Dennison
· 16.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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…
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Great Mound (Middletown, Ohio)
· 17.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine standing atop a giant hill, seeing everything for miles. That's what the Great Mound offered its builders. Built by Native Americans centuries ago, this massive earthwork stands 43 feet tall. Its sheer size,…
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Promont
· 17.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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…
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Glendale Historic District (Glendale, Ohio)
· 18.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Prepare to be transported back in time as we explore Glendale, Ohio, a village that dared to dream of a different kind of community. In 1851, a group of visionaries began to build Glendale, one of the earliest planned…
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Mann Mound
· 19.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine a world before roads, before farms, before even the Shawnee called this land home. That's the world that built the Mann Mound. Sometime long ago, people we now call the Hopewell built this mound, likely for…
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Martinsville Road Covered Bridge
· 19.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
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…
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Mill & Dunn Historic District
· 19.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Welcome to Lockland, where the buildings themselves whisper tales of a bustling past. This area, the Mill & Dunn Historic District, was once the vibrant heart of Lockland's business scene. From the late 19th century…