You are invited to the Chillicothe High School Class of 1998 Reunion!
ELKS LODGE
42 W 2nd St, Chillicothe
June 28th 2008
Start time 5 pm
$25 Per Person
Email RSVPs and questions to Randi Uhrig - rjuhrig@horizonview.net
Thanks to the people that have made donations:
Seth Wilber - $250 for food
Randi Uhrig & Emily Fox – Organizing the whole thing!
Check Back Here For Pictures Of The Reunion
Chillicothe Information
Ross County economy is still relying on industry and agriculture for jobs. Paper is the leading manufactured product, and it’s no surprise that the Mead Corporation has been the manufacturing leader for over a hundred years.
Sometimes it comes as a surprise to hear this about your hometown – but Tourism ranks a strong second in interest.
Many locals and tourists enjoy the Hopewell Culture national Historic Park, McKell Library, and the Lucy Webb Hayes Heritage Center, where the wife of Rutherford B. Hayes was born.
History
Prior to European settlement south central Ohio was home to the Shawnee Native American tribe. A Virginian, named Nathaniel Massie spent many years surveying Ohio. The area contained lands set aside by the government for the soldiers who had fought in the Revolutionary War. The rich valley was very appealing to the settlers. Following the Battle of Fallen Timbers in 1794 the town was named Chillicothe after a Shawnee tribe.
Many people from Virginia moved to the fertile valley and Chillicothe grew rapidly, becoming the county seat in 1802. In 1893 Ohio’s first senators were elected and Chillicothe was the state capital.
Chillicothe was known as an army town during the War of 1812 and this influence continue through World War 2, and the population grew from 16,000 to 60,000.
BEAUTIFUL OUTDOORS
Zaleski State Forest
Zaleski State Forest is the second largest forest in Ohio. It has a wonderful scenic 23.5 mile backpack trail and a 20 mile day loop trail.
There are numerous opportunities to volunteer such as Yogi’s helper, nature programs and photography positions available.
- General Land, acres 26827
- Day-Use Hunting yes
- Backpack Trail, miles 23
- Bridle Trails, miles 50
- Camping Horsemen Campsites, # yes
- Walk-In Campsites, # 3
Other Ohio State and Federal Parks
- Wayne National Forest
- Lake Hope State Park
- Waterloo State Forest
- Lake Alma State Reserve
- Buckeye Furnace State Memorial
- Richland Furnace State Forest
- Hocking Hills State Park
- Hocking State Forest
- Hocking Hills State Park
- Leo Petroglyph State Memorial
Best places to catch great OHIO RIVER VIEWS
Some of the best places to view Ohio's annual spectacular change of seasons are along the state's designated scenic rivers. The rivers provide spectacular vantage points.
Portions of 11 river systems within Ohio are designated as "scenic rivers," warranting special protection to preserve their natural characteristics and water quality.
Little Miami Scenic River about 2.5 miles through the Deerfield Gorge. Little Beaver Creek - Sixteen miles of this eastern Ohio river are designated "scenic," with another 20 miles designated as "wild." A drive along State Route 170 north from .
Calcutta to Negley.
Upper Cuyahoga River - Two private canoe liveries operate on the river. For more information contact Steve Roloson, scenic river manager, at sroloson@apk.net
Grand River - Thirty-three miles of this northeastern Ohio river are scenic.
Stillwater River - hiking trails at Greenville
Kokosing River – The states first water trail. A Kokosing Water Trail Guide is available at 614-265-6480.
Contact Caesar Creek State Park at 513-897-3055 for a trail map.