A unique kitsch like amusement art museum and nature trail based on an original historic ferry crossing from 1863-1921.
Baker City, Oregon
On the eastern desert side of Oregon, en route to Idaho lies the historic town of “Baker City”. It is at an elevation of 3451 feet above sea level. It has a population of just over 9800 residents (2019). Baker City was named after the only U.S. Senator ever killed in military combat – Edward D. Baker. Baker City is well known for its Gold Rush and mining days, early activities with the Oregon Trail, and Euro-American pioneers.
The Oregon Trail
I remember growing up hearing about the Oregon Trail as a video game, then come graduation I drove part of it when I headed to the West Coast. The Oregon Trail is a pioneer trail that extends approximately 2,170 miles from the Eastern to the Western United States. It was used by large-wheeled wagons by primarily Euro-American settlers heading West before the railways were built. It was originally carved by trappers and fur traders from 1811 until 1840, originally only passable by horseback and foot.
Newton Falls, Ohio
Newton Falls is a small city located in Ohio with approximately 4,795 residents (2010). It is named after two sets of waterfalls within the town, off the Mahoning River.
Zombieland, Pennsylvania
Along the border of Ohio and Pennsylvania, in Lawrence County, just north of the small Italian immigrant populated village of Hillsville is an unsettling quiet and eerie region locals call “Zombie Land”. Mainly “urban legend” than actual historic folklore are tales of the macabre, mystical beasts, deaths, and grisly murder.
First Presbyterian Church – First Helen Chapel (Youngstown)
This large church at the northwestern corner of Champion and Wood Streets in the heart of Youngstown, Ohio is a National Register of Historic Places church that was founded in 1799, the Helen Chapel built-in 1889. GPS tours claim it to be the oldest church in the Western Reserve. The current sanctuary was dedicated in 1960 featuring classic Georgian Epoque elements. The architecture has four immense columns and three grand doorways.
Youngstown Central Square
The Central Square in Youngstown, Ohio – historic, notable, and interesting.
Youngstown Rotary
The historic Youngstown Rotary Building was integral in the history of Youngstown, Ohio.
Youngstown Masonic Temple
Around the block, there are many other churches. These all befell great tragedies as one caught on fire from a lightning strike, another burnt down, one damaged by a tornado, one converted to a brewery, and the others abandoned … makes one think that God or some other entity doesn’t want churches on this block.
