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    Historic Ohio – A Photographic and Narrative Visit to Some Unique Places
    Historic Ohio – A Photographic and Narrative Visit to Some Unique Places
    Historic Ohio – A Photographic and Narrative Visit to Some Unique Places
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    Historic Ohio – A Photographic and Narrative Visit to Some Unique Places

    By Toni Leland

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    This collection of articles by freelance writer Toni Leland visits some of the fascinating historical places in Ohio. While the articles only touch on a small portion of Ohio's historic wealth, the ones chosen are true gems.

    Ride with the author as she travels the National Road from the historic Wheeling Suspension Bridge at Bridgeport to the last important town before the Indiana border, New Paris. When you've caught your breath, visit some of the amazing Ohio opera houses that have been lovingly restored and are in use today.

    Like archaeology? Interested in Native American history? The Earthworks of Licking County are fascinating and beautiful. Then, for something a little more off the beaten track, the author shares photographs and vignettes of some of the more interesting historical cemeteries in the state. From the comfort of your home, view the gorgeous photographs of these places and, perhaps, plan your own outing for the future.
    (8,600 words, 84 photographs)

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherNew Concord Press
    Release dateFeb 10, 2014
    ISBN9781497713116
    Historic Ohio – A Photographic and Narrative Visit to Some Unique Places
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    Toni Leland

    Toni Leland has been writing for over 25 years. She writes both fiction and non-fiction, and freelance for several magazines, a gardening website, and one newspaper. She is a professional editor and photographer. In her spare time, loves gardening, cooking (and eating!), reading, travel, horses, and cats. Throughout her life, her greatest love has been horses. From riding them as a young girl, to breeding and raising Arabians and Morgans as an adult, to writing about them as a passion - these wonderful creatures filled her life and her stories. Toni has written other genres as the mood strikes her, but usually returns to her equine writing roots.

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      Historic Ohio – A Photographic and Narrative Visit to Some Unique Places - Toni Leland

      HISTORIC OHIO

      A Photographic and Narrative Visit to Some Unique Places

      Toni Leland

      This 103-page collection of articles by freelance writer Toni Leland visits some of the fascinating historical places in Ohio. While the articles only touch on a small portion of Ohio's historic wealth, the ones chosen are true gems.

      Ride with the author as she travels the National Road from the historic Wheeling Suspension Bridge at Bridgeport to the last important town before the Indiana border, New Paris. When you've caught your breath, visit some of the amazing Ohio opera houses that have been lovingly restored and are in use today.

      Like archaeology? Interested in Native American history? The Earthworks of Licking County are fascinating and beautiful. Then, for something a little more off the beaten track, the author shares photographs and vignettes of some of the more interesting historical cemeteries in the state. From the comfort of your home, view the gorgeous photographs of these places and, perhaps, plan your own outing for the future. Except where indicated, all photographs were taken by the author.

      Copyright 2013 All Rights Reserved

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be resold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you are reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

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      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      Mile by Mile on the National Road

      Bridgeport • St. Clairsville • Morristown • Fairview • Middlebourne • Old Washington • Cambridge • New Concord • Zanesville • Columbus • Lafayette • Springfield • New Paris • Brownsville

      Today's Entertainment in Yesterday's Venue: Restored Historic Opera Houses

      Nelsonville • Hayesville • Cedarville • Pemberville • McConnelsville • Gallipolis

      The Earthworks of Licking County

      More Than a Resting Place: Historic Ohio Cemeteries

      Akron • Chillicothe • Cincinnati • Columbus • Cleveland • Jackson • Sunbury

      Index

      References, Footnotes, Credits

      Includes bibliographies and contact information for locations covered.

      About the Author

      Mile by Mile on the National Road in Ohio

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      A note from the author: When I set out to write this piece on the National Road, I never dreamed I would become so enamored of the history and nostalgia that paves every mile. My photographic journey took three days, the first of which was in the company of my good friend and well-known Ohio historian, Dr. Lorle Porter, who has the knack for bringing ordinary history to life. I can honestly say that I enjoyed the process of researching this article more than anything I've ever done, before or since. The original printed piece featured three of the dozens of photographs I took;

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