The One Small Town In Ohio With More Historic Buildings/Places Than Any Other
History lovers have a lot to love in Ohio. From amazing effigies that offer a glimpse into the lives of the state’s original inhabitants to historic towns and architectural marvels, history is alive and well in the Buckeye State. If you’re looking for a real-life lesson in Ohio history, visit the small town of Granville.
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Granville Historical Society Museum, 115 E Broadway, Granville, OH 43023, USA
Today, the museum remains true to its founders' vision; open seasonally, it houses and displays important artifacts from the history of the area, from a mastodon tooth, to a bassoon that saw action in the War of 1812, to a wide array of clothing and household objects.
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Robbins Hunter Museum, 221 E Broadway, Granville, OH 43023, USA
It was completed in 1842, with additions in 1875, 1930, and finally during Robbins Hunter's occupancy from 1956 to 1979. The house has 27 rooms, 16 of which are open to the public.
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Denison’s campus is beautiful and exceptionally well suited for its academic mission.
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Denison University, 100 W College St, Granville, OH 43023, USA
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Granville Inn, 314 E Broadway First Floor, Granville, OH 43023, USA
Built in 1924, this century-old building is a favorite for special events and weddings -- in addition to being a memorable place to spend the night!
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Bryn Du Mansion, 537 Jones Rd NE, Granville, OH 43023, USA
Located on 50+ bucolic acres, the Bryn Du Mansion is a popular location for business meetings, weddings, banquets, trade shows, and sporting events like Sunday polo matches.
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The mound is 200 feet long and five to six feet high at its highest point. It is located on the top of a bluff overlooking the Raccoon Creek valley.
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It may represent the Underwater Panther, a supernatural creature thought by many American Indian tribes to reside in lakes and other bodies of water.
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Whether you're a history lover or not, you'll be so delighted to discover this small Ohio town!
Of course, the adventures continue outside this historic Ohio town, too. If you’d like to explore more of the area, check out this scenic day trip through Central Ohio!
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