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 • Monroe County Office of Workforce/Economic Development • 740-472-3202•  
100 Home Ave. •  Woodsfield, Ohio • 43793



The 18,000 acres of Wayne National Forest provide excellent hunting, fishing and camping opportunities.
Monroe Lake and the adjacent 1,300 acre Monroe Wildlife Area are just right for the outdoorsman. Boaters
enjoy a 40 mile stretch of the Ohio River. The Little Muskingum River and Sunfish Creek are an anglers delight.
Beautiful parks and picnic areas dot the countryside. Public and private golf courses, tennis courts and
swimming pools are available throughout the County.

Amish Community of Calais 
County Road 2 and SR 379: Drive through this area to see the
Amish residents who live in the area. View a packed buggy or
children playing in the yard. Many saw mills also exist in this area.

 

Bethel Community Center’s Annual Harvest Fest
First full weekend in October. Located in Southwestern Monroe County at the junction of St. Rt. 260 and 537 in Marr, OH. Open daily 8 am – 5 pm with FREE admission. Homemade apple butter, beans over the open fire, sassafras tea, wool spinning, churning of butter the old fashion way and basket weaving. Contests include skillet throwing, log throwing, nail driving and apple bobbing and other games for the kids. Come enjoy this country setting and family atmosphere. 26 miles north of Marietta and 15 miles south of Woodsfield in the Hill Country.

Fly Ferry - SR 7 - Fly, Ohio
This sternwheeler is a transportation link between Ohio and West Virginia located at Fly, Ohio.

 

 

 

 

Foraker Covered Bridge
County Road 40, four miles west of Antioch.
This covered bridge is one of two remaining in Monroe County.
It is located four miles west of Antioch on CR 40.
The Foraker Covered Bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

 

 

 

hanni_aerial.jpg (107377 bytes) Hannibal Locks and Dam State Route 7, Hannibal, Ohio
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructed this modem navigational dam on the Ohio River. There are public restrooms and picnic shelters available here, as well as historical and informational displays. Click here for more details.

 

 

  Kindelberger Stone House and Barn

50037 German Ridge Road - Junction of CR 25 & 37 Beallsville, OH 43716
740-458-1507 -- This site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This unique house and barn constructed from hand cut and locally quarried sandstone is privately owned. Request a brochure: stonebarn@1st.net

 

Knowlton Covered Bridge 
Located just off State Route 26 north of Rinard Mills
This bridge is 195 feet in length and is the second longest covered bridge in Ohio. It is located just off SR 26 north of Rinard Mills. There is hiking, fishing and a picnic area available.

 

 

Matchstick Jack Memorial Museum State Route 800, Sardis
Over 100 items on display: Handcrafted from Matchsticks and Toothpicks. “Jack Dempsey Johnson: A Man with a Matchless Talent” Jack used nearly 100,000 matches each year to make his creations. Many items have movable parts. Music also played a large part in his projects, also, through the use of music boxes. Located 4 1/2 miles north on SR 800 from Fly, Ohio or 12 miles south on SR 800 from Woodsfield, Ohio. This is a beautiful scenic drive through part of the Switzerland of Ohio School District. Please call ahead for appointment: 740-865-3035

Monroe County Courthouse
Main Street, Woodsfield
The courthouse was constructed in 1906. 
It is a three-floor structure in Greek style architecture with a
stained glass dome, with clock and bell tower. This Courthouse
is listed on the National register of Historic Places.

 

fair 2006 betty ward-2.jpg (519842 bytes)livestock-hog-grand.jpg (702099 bytes)fair 2006-county classics.jpg (760055 bytes)Monroe County Fair SR 26, Woodsfield
Held in late August each year. 4-H Clubs have livestock shows, exhibits and sales. Campsites are available for a nominal fee. 
2006 Fair photos courtesy of the Monroe County Beacon
2007 Monroe County Fair: Aug. 20-25

 

Monroe County Historical Society
Contains tax and census records, historical obituaries, bible records, church records and over 200 Monroe Genealogical complications. Historical maps, books, postcards and photos are available for purchase. Visit their web site: Monroe County Historical Society

Monroe County
Ohio Bicentennial Barn
 On June 8, 2001, Monroe County became the 59th county in Ohio to inaugurate a barn with the Ohio Bicentennial logo. Located 3.5 miles south of Woodsfield on SR 800, the barn is owned by the Mike and Beth Roberts family and welcomes travelers from the south on State Route 800. The goal of the Ohio Bicentennial Commission is to have a barn painted in each of the 88 counties by the commencement of the statewide festivities in March 2003.

 

Parry Museum, One Room Schoolhouse, Dairy Barn
217 Eastern Avenue, Woodsfield, OH

Recreation includes museum, dairy museum and a reconstructed one-room stone schoolhouse.
Electric, water and restrooms. The Monroe County Park District acquired the Parry house and 5-acres of land in 1974. The house was built in the 1800’s and furnished in turn of the century style. This property is leased to the Monroe County Historical Society. The Museum contains priceless heirlooms that portray life in Monroe County during the 1800’s and the early 1900’s. Archives are also kept in the Museum for Genealogical references. During the summer months, a caretaker and tour guide is on duty to welcome visitors to explore Monroe County’s rich historic past.

A dog powered cheese factory and containment was purchased in 1973, and moved onto the Parry house property.

The Byers stone block Schoolhouse was also moved from Graysville onto the Parry property. This one room schoolhouse is on display for the benefit of those that care to share the experience of schooling in a wood stove heated, multi-grade level, one room classroom.

Raven Rocks Beallsville
For generations, Raven Rocks has been a favorite place for hikes and outings. “The Raven Rocks,” as old-timers called the largest and most accessible of its dramatic ravines and rock formations, have been the chief attraction. That seems to have been true at least as far back as the year 760 A.D., when, according to Kent State University archaeologists, Indians began a 200-year period of regular use of the Raven Rocks for what appear to have been ceremonial purposes.
    There are over 45,000 Christmas trees in production at Raven Rocks through a cooperative land use project with the sales of the Christmas trees contributing money to maintain and expand the project.
    Besides paying for the purchase of the original land, volunteer labor is used to carry our reforestation, erosion control, rehabilitation of worn field and a variety of land and building maintenance work. Members of Raven Rocks, Inc., do not necessarily live on or even near the over 1,000 acres of property.

Ring Mill On CR68 off SR 26 (Camping, picnic shelter, canoe access point; Restrooms)
A miller by trade, Walter Ring and his wife, Margaret, purchased this land in 1840, when they started working on the stone house. In 1848, they replaced an old grist mill on this site with a new one, added a sawmill in 1850, and operated until the 1920’s when the mills were both damaged by floods. The house is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Picnic shelter, tables, restrooms and camping are available. Ring Mill is a canoe access point on the Little Muskingum River.

River’s Edge Activities Center 35104 State Route 7 Sardis, OH 43946
740-865-2288
River’s Edge, located 4 miles south of Sardis, Ohio on State Route 7 on the banks of our beautiful river, hosts a Bluegrass & Old Country jam the first Saturday of each month, except for August, when they do a three-day festival. Free camping available, with a minimal fee for electric. No smoking or alcoholic beverages allowed in the building. No admission, but a free-will donation is appreciated. Also available for receptions, family reunions, etc.

Switzerland of Ohio Golf Course
State Route 26 - Beallsville, Ohio
This is a beautiful and challenging 9-hole golf course.
Snack bar and club house. Golf cart rentals available.

 

 

Lodging & Camping

The 119-acre woodland park, originally owned by Adda & Isaac Piatt, features a fantastic cave and gorge area, a camping and picnic area, a playground, handicapped shower house/ restroom, and footbridges leading to the rock shelter. It’s the perfect place for a hike, a family picnic, or just to commune with nature. The hiking trails that lead to the rock shelter reward travelers with a very special scenic view into a remarkable natural gorge. The uniqueness of this natural setting will provide hikers with memories that will not soon be forgotten. Wild turkey, deer and black bear are among some of the larger species of wildlife that may be encountered in this truly special place. Camping fees: $15 per night or call for a weekly rate. Shelter House reservation fee: $25. Call the Monroe County Park District at 740-472-1328 to make reservations.