Tappan-Moravian Trail Scenic Byway
Places to Visit
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Brownsville Church and Log Cabin (OH)
In 1941, the Brownsville Church was moved from the Village of Tappan.
Location: Located at the intersection of Harrison County Rd. 2 and Franklin Township Rd. 280.
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This 1800-acre lake is a quiet place to boat and fish. The marina is full service; it has boat rentals, launch ramp, supplies, docking, a lunch counter, and motel units.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: It's near Freeport, and accessible by SRs 800 and 799.
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The General Store is 99 years old and has everything a camper or sportsman could need. You'll love its famous homemade ice cream.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: 212 W. Main St., Deersville
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You can horseback ride, take a hay ride, and barn dance at this 4200 acre ranch. There's also a summer ranch camp program. Camp counselors come from all over the world.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: It's 2 miles north of Jewett on SR 9.
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Once a popular stop in the covered wagon days, travelers today can still find peace and quiet at the community church, cemetery, school, and the spring.
Location: Situated on the byway near Tappan Reservoir.
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Located in New Rumley, the birthplace of Gen. Custer, this statue overlooks several presentations about his life.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: SR 646 at the west end of New Rumley.
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The museum contains a collection of Gen. Custer memorabilia. It also displays things about and of the oil boom, Scio College, and the Scio Pottery.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Corner of East Main St. and Carrollton St., Scio
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The 7.3 miles-long lake covers 2350 acres and has 41 miles of shoreline. Beautiful tree-covered hills can be seen from the US-250 portion of the byway. There is a campground, playground, cabins, a shower house, and a swimming beach.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: It is 7.5 mi. west of Cadiz on US 250. Take CR 55 to get to the entrance.
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A historical marker has been erected at the location of the village of Tappan which was covered by the lake formed for flood control.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: US Route 250 at the Tappan Lake boat launch ramp.
