Boys Industrial School, Lancaster
Undated Aerioal Photo
Bronze Historical Marker
Undated Aerioal Photo
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Entry Gate
Bronze Historical Marker
Undated Aerioal Photo
The Boys Industrial School was converted on an adult facility in 1980. It is now the Southeastern Correctional Institution.
Bronze Historical Marker
Bronze Historical Marker
Bronze Historical Marker
This marker was revealed at a dedication ceremony at the juvenile facility's closing in 1979.
Bronze Historical Marker
Warden's mansion now slated for demolition due to state of delapitation.
Athens Lunatic Asylum (aka The Ridges)
Historical postcard
Historical postcard
Historical postcard
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Indelible Stain
Historical postcard
Historical postcard
This silhouette of patient Margaret Shilling's body yet remains where she was found in 1979.
Piatt Castles
The legendary rock
The legendary rock
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The legendary rock
The legendary rock
The legendary rock
Located not far from Mac-A-Cheek
The legendary rock
The Legend of Chief Leatherlips
Chief Leatherlips Monument in Dublin's Scioto Park
Chief Leatherlips Monument in Dublin's Scioto Park
Chief Leatherlips Monument in Dublin's Scioto Park
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Original monument erected
Chief Leatherlips Monument in Dublin's Scioto Park
Chief Leatherlips Monument in Dublin's Scioto Park
Executed June 1, 1810
Monument in winter
Chief Leatherlips Monument in Dublin's Scioto Park
Excerpt from "History of Ohio"
Excerpt from "History of Ohio"
Second excerpt from "History of Ohio"
Excerpt from "History of Ohio"
Second excerpt from "History of Ohio"
Second excerpt from "History of Ohio"
Second excerpt from "History of Ohio"
The Demise of Pretty Boy Floyd
It's said his restless spirit still roams the field in Columbiana County, where he fell...
It's said his restless spirit still roams the field in Columbiana County, where he fell...
It's said his restless spirit still roams the field in Columbiana County, where he fell...
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It's said his restless spirit still roams the field in Columbiana County, where he fell...
It's said his restless spirit still roams the field in Columbiana County, where he fell...
Michael Kishbucher is the folklorist and native of Columbiana county interviewed in this episode. https://www.amazon.com/Legends-Little-Beaver-Creek-American/dp/1467142301
It's said his restless spirit still roams the field in Columbiana County, where he fell...
Ohioans Lost on the Edmund Fitzgerald
The Edmund Fitzgerald docked in Toledo, being loaded with cargo. Date unknown.
The Edmund Fitzgerald docked in Toledo, being loaded with cargo. Date unknown.
The Edmund Fitzgerald docked in Toledo, being loaded with cargo. Date unknown.
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Memorial Service held in Toledo
The Edmund Fitzgerald docked in Toledo, being loaded with cargo. Date unknown.
The Edmund Fitzgerald docked in Toledo, being loaded with cargo. Date unknown.
Memorial Service held in Toledo
The Edmund Fitzgerald docked in Toledo, being loaded with cargo. Date unknown.
Site of the wreck in Lake Superior
Site of the wreck in Lake Superior
She rests at the bottom of Lake Superior
Site of the wreck in Lake Superior
She rests at the bottom of Lake Superior
She rests at the bottom of Lake Superior
She rests at the bottom of Lake Superior
She rests at the bottom of Lake Superior
She rests at the bottom of Lake Superior
Port Clinton, Prohibition & Island House Hotel
Raise a whiskey sour to some unsung local history...
Raise a whiskey sour to some unsung local history...
Raise a whiskey sour to some unsung local history...
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Raise a whiskey sour to some unsung local history...
Raise a whiskey sour to some unsung local history...
Plaque found inside the hotel
Raise a whiskey sour to some unsung local history...
Plaque found inside the hotel
John Zetzer's "Rum Runner"
Original owner, Conrad Gernhard
Plaque found inside the hotel
Original owner, Conrad Gernhard
Original owner, Conrad Gernhard
Original owner, Conrad Gernhard
Date unknown
The Toledo War
And we thought it was all about football...
And we thought it was all about football...
And we thought it was all about football...
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And we thought it was all about football...
And we thought it was all about football...
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Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct 1925. The infamous Two Stickeny who attempted to murder a Michigan deputy. His legend lived on long after his death.
Annie Oakley
Annie Oakley in the 1880's
Obituary published nationwide in November, 1926
Obituary published nationwide in November, 1926
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Obituary published nationwide in November, 1926
Obituary published nationwide in November, 1926
Obituary published nationwide in November, 1926
Annie near the end of life
Obituary published nationwide in November, 1926
Grave marker in Darke County
Grave marker in Darke County
Memorial Stone in Darke County
Grave marker in Darke County
Memorial Stone in Darke County
Memorial Stone in Darke County
Memorial Stone in Darke County
Memorial Stone in Darke County
Memorial Stone in Darke County
Ripley, Terminus of the Underground Railroad
Ripley, Ohio as seen from Kentucky's bank. Photo credit: Cindy Drinkwater
Ripley, Ohio as seen from Kentucky's bank. Photo credit: Cindy Drinkwater
Ripley, Ohio as seen from Kentucky's bank. Photo credit: Cindy Drinkwater
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John P. Parker House & Foundry
Ripley, Ohio as seen from Kentucky's bank. Photo credit: Cindy Drinkwater
Ripley, Ohio as seen from Kentucky's bank. Photo credit: Cindy Drinkwater
Come visit for yourself! https://johnparkerhouse.net/
Image believed to be that of John Parker
Image believed to be that of John Parker
Image believed to be that of John Parker
John Parker's Obituary, Feb. 2, 1900
Image believed to be that of John Parker
Image believed to be that of John Parker
Serpent Mound
What are the ancients are telling us?
What are the ancients are telling us?
What are the ancients are telling us?
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What are the ancients are telling us?
What are the ancients are telling us?
Putnam's early map
What are the ancients are telling us?
Putnam's early map
Squire & Davis map
Photo credit: Friends of Serpent Mound
Putnam's early map
Putnam's illustration
Photo credit: Friends of Serpent Mound
Photo credit: Friends of Serpent Mound
Photo credit: Friends of Serpent Mound
Photo credit: Friends of Serpent Mound
Photo credit: Friends of Serpent Mound
Ashtabula Train Disaster
Artist's rendering of the conflagration, Dec. 29,1876, Ashtabula, Ohio
Artist's rendering of the conflagration, Dec. 29,1876, Ashtabula, Ohio
Artist's rendering of the conflagration, Dec. 29,1876, Ashtabula, Ohio
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The site as it looks today
Artist's rendering of the conflagration, Dec. 29,1876, Ashtabula, Ohio
Artist's rendering of the conflagration, Dec. 29,1876, Ashtabula, Ohio
Charles Collins, engineer blamed for the bridge's failure
Artist's rendering of the conflagration, Dec. 29,1876, Ashtabula, Ohio
Many believed Charles Collins was murdered. The case was never proven.
Many believed Charles Collins was murdered. The case was never proven.
Many believed Charles Collins was murdered. The case was never proven.
Many believed Charles Collins was murdered. The case was never proven.
Charles Collins' final resting place
Many believed Charles Collins was murdered. The case was never proven.
Memorial to the victims in Chestnut Grove Cemetery
Memorial to the victims in Chestnut Grove Cemetery
Many believed Charles Collins was murdered. The case was never proven.
Memorial to the victims in Chestnut Grove Cemetery
Ottawa County Spook Lights
The story dates long before the Elmore Ghost Rider
The story dates long before the Elmore Ghost Rider
The story dates long before the Elmore Ghost Rider
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Ghost lights have been spotted the world over
The story dates long before the Elmore Ghost Rider
The story dates long before the Elmore Ghost Rider
Alleged video of Elmore Spook Light
The story dates long before the Elmore Ghost Rider
Alleged video of Elmore Spook Light
Utopia
Historical sign marker outside the Village Market general store. Photo Credit: Christopher Schmit
Historical sign marker outside the Village Market general store. Photo Credit: Christopher Schmit
Historical sign marker outside the Village Market general store. Photo Credit: Christopher Schmit
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Entrance to underground wine cave
Historical sign marker outside the Village Market general store. Photo Credit: Christopher Schmit
Historical sign marker outside the Village Market general store. Photo Credit: Christopher Schmit
Interior of the Wine Cave
Historical sign marker outside the Village Market general store. Photo Credit: Christopher Schmit
Interior of the Wine Cave
Interior of the Wine Cave
Undated Photo of Josiah Warren
Legend of the Fiddler's Green
Historic Darby-Lee Cemetery in Delhi Township, Ohio. Final resting place of the Darby family.
Historic Darby-Lee Cemetery in Delhi Township, Ohio. Final resting place of the Darby family.
Historic Darby-Lee Cemetery in Delhi Township, Ohio. Final resting place of the Darby family.
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Another view
Historic Darby-Lee Cemetery in Delhi Township, Ohio. Final resting place of the Darby family.
Historic Darby-Lee Cemetery in Delhi Township, Ohio. Final resting place of the Darby family.
Another view
Historic Darby-Lee Cemetery in Delhi Township, Ohio. Final resting place of the Darby family.
Another view
Another view
Cincinnati's Ghost Ship
A ship worth knowing..
A ship worth knowing..
A ship worth knowing..
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A ship worth knowing..
A ship worth knowing..
High-tech equipment for locating good fishing spots allowed Captain Martin to enjoy a booming charter fishing business during the Depression.
Circle Line V
More Circle Line V
More Circle Line V
More Circle Line V
More Circle Line V
More Circle Line V
Mysterious Death of Stuart Pierson
"The Human Limit of Hazing"
Bridge photos May, 2019. Kokosing Gap Trail.
Bridge photos May, 2019. Kokosing Gap Trail.
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Bridge photos May, 2019. Kokosing Gap Trail.
Bridge photos May, 2019. Kokosing Gap Trail.
Bridge photos May, 2019. Kokosing Gap Trail.
Bridge photos May, 2019. Kokosing Gap Trail.
Pierson Family Plot
Pierson Family Plot
Pierson Family Plot
Pierson Family Plot
Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati
Pierson Family Plot
Pierson Family Plot
Photo of original train trestle
Girty's Island
The inaugural episode
View from the northern bank of the Maumee River
Satellite View near Napoleon, Ohio
Simon Girty etching, 1928, illustrated by Thomas Boyd.
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Satellite View near Napoleon, Ohio
View from the northern bank of the Maumee River
Satellite View near Napoleon, Ohio
View from the northern bank of the Maumee River
View from the northern bank of the Maumee River
View from the northern bank of the Maumee River
Towpath Trial along the bank
Towpath Trial along the bank
View from the northern bank of the Maumee River
Towpath Trial along the bank