Silver Memorial Bridge over the Ohio River Note: I do not believe that the paranormal entity known as Mothman had anything to do with the Silver Bridge collapse. This article is not about the diaster and it's connection with Mothman, but a memorial to those who perished that fateful day. If the desire is to … Continue reading The Silver Bridge Disaster
Caine Road Covered Bridge, Ohio I left the Graham Road Covered Bridge and headed southward towards a nearby covered bridge located five miles upriver. Turning onto Caine Road, I could see the covered bridge immediately ahead of me and found parking on the west side of it. Note: more about the Graham Covered Bridge can … Continue reading Caine Road Covered Bridge
Graham Road Covered Bridge As I toured the covered bridges of Ashtabula County, I was amazed by their differences. Though very similar in structure, each had its own personality. The longest covered bridge in the United States and the shortest recognized covered bridges exist within the county. One bridge that definitely stood out on the … Continue reading Graham Road Covered Bridge
Cy Young's grave, Peoli Cemetery, Ohio Fog still clung to the low spots along the narrow country road that twisted among the hills of Eastern Ohio. The speed limit was posted forty-five but I could not imagine going that fast on a clear, sunny day on a road filled with blind turns and sudden drops. … Continue reading Cy Young
The Harpersfield Covered Bridge and steel Bridge, crossing over the Grand River - looking from the northern side of the bridge I left the Windsor Mills Covered Bridge in Ashtabula County, Ohio and headed north on Route 534 towards Geneva. The day was proving to be ideal for exploring the county's covered bridges. When the … Continue reading Harpersfield Covered Bridge
The sun had barely peeked over the horizon when I pulled through the gates of Mound Hill Cemetery on the outskirts of Seville, Ohio. I turned left immediately inside the gate and parked on the roadway paralleling East Main Street. I noted the grounds crew were already busy trimming trees and mowing the grass … Continue reading The Giants of Seville
The Pennsylvania Rambler 