Hype for the Future 78C: City of Chillicothe, Ohio

Introduction

The City of Chillicothe is centrally located within Ross County, Ohio, serving as the county seat and as a former capital of the State of Ohio. Today, the community is most notable for the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park and the Adena State Memorial, though the Ohio Jeep Festival also occurs within the city. Within the Adena State Memorial, the Adena Mansion and Gardens serve as a historic site associated with the area.

Amenities

Within the boundaries of the City of Chillicothe, the Millennium Grove of Ohio is effectively located along the Route 35 corridor; however, further into the city are the Ross County Historical Society, the Lucy Webb Hayes Heritage Center, the Railroad Museum, the Loyalty Monument, the Dard Hunter Historical Marker, and Carlisle Hill. Beyond Carlisle Hill, the Carlisle Hill Star and Overlook is also of cultural significance near the junction of Routes 50 and 104.

Hype for the Future 77E: Serpent Mound

Overview

The Serpent Mound State Memorial is located in the northern part of Adams County, Ohio, just southeast of the Highland County line along State Route 73 and west of State Route 41. The historic site associated with the mounds is identified for significant Native American heritage related to the region, with the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park and the Adena State Memorial located relatively nearby in Chillicothe in Ross County.