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The Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail is a
scenic byway A scenic route, tourist road, tourist route, tourist drive, holiday route, theme route, or scenic byway is a specially designated road or waterway that travels through an area of natural or cultural beauty. It often passes by scenic viewpoints ...
located in
Scioto County, Ohio Scioto County is a county located along the Ohio River in the south central region of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 74,008. Its county seat is Portsmouth. The county was founded March 24, 1804, from Adams C ...
, that has been recognized by the
Ohio Department of Transportation The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT; ) is the administrative department of the Ohio state government responsible for developing and maintaining all state and U.S. roadways outside of municipalities and all Interstates except the Ohio T ...
(ODOT) Scenic Byway Program as one of the state’s scenic byways having met the required criteria of having outstanding scenic, natural, historic, archeological, cultural or recreational qualities. As of 2011 there were 44 points of interest and historical
landmarks A landmark is a recognizable natural or artificial feature used for navigation, a feature that stands out from its near environment and is often visible from long distances. In modern use, the term can also be applied to smaller structures or f ...
along the nearly of federal, state, county and township highways that make up the Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail. The purpose of the Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail is to advance tourism, promote the awareness and understanding of the area’s rich heritage and to identify and protect the scenic, historical and cultural assets of the area.


Route description

The Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail begins at the
Scioto County Scioto County is a county located along the Ohio River in the south central region of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 74,008. Its county seat is Portsmouth. The county was founded March 24, 1804, from Adams ...
Welcome Center at 342 Second Street in downtown
Portsmouth, Ohio Portsmouth is a city in and the county seat of Scioto County, Ohio, United States. Located in southern Ohio south of Chillicothe, it lies on the north bank of the Ohio River, across from Kentucky, just east of the mouth of the Scioto River. ...
where it ties into the
Ohio River The Ohio River is a long river in the United States. It is located at the boundary of the Midwestern and Southern United States, flowing southwesterly from western Pennsylvania to its mouth on the Mississippi River at the southern tip of Illino ...
Byway. The Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail leaves
Portsmouth Portsmouth ( ) is a port and city in the ceremonial county of Hampshire in southern England. The city of Portsmouth has been a unitary authority since 1 April 1997 and is administered by Portsmouth City Council. Portsmouth is the most dens ...
heading west and north following
Ohio State Route 73 State Route 73 (SR 73) is an east–west state highway in the southern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its western terminus is on U.S. Route 27 in Oxford at the intersection of SR 732. SR 73’s eastern terminus is in Portsmouth at US 23 ...
and
Ohio State Route 104 State Route 104 (SR 104) is a north–south highway in Southern Ohio. Its southern terminus is at U.S. Route 23 (US 23) in Portsmouth, Ohio and its northern terminus is at US 33 in Columbus. The route passes through or close to t ...
. In West Portsmouth the Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail turns west onto Ohio State Route 239 and then travels south a short distance on Ohio State Route 239 until it merges with
US Route 52 U.S. Route 52 (US 52) is a major United States highway in the central United States that extends from the northern to southeastern region of the United States. Contrary to most other even-numbered U.S. Highways, US 52 primarily follows ...
. The Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail then follows
US Route 52 U.S. Route 52 (US 52) is a major United States highway in the central United States that extends from the northern to southeastern region of the United States. Contrary to most other even-numbered U.S. Highways, US 52 primarily follows ...
and the
Ohio River The Ohio River is a long river in the United States. It is located at the boundary of the Midwestern and Southern United States, flowing southwesterly from western Pennsylvania to its mouth on the Mississippi River at the southern tip of Illino ...
. Near
Friendship, Ohio Friendship is a census-designated place in western Nile Township, Scioto County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 351. It has a post office with the ZIP code 45630. It lies along U.S. Route 52. The citizens o ...
travelers have the choice to continue west on
US Route 52 U.S. Route 52 (US 52) is a major United States highway in the central United States that extends from the northern to southeastern region of the United States. Contrary to most other even-numbered U.S. Highways, US 52 primarily follows ...
or turn northwest onto
Ohio State Route 125 State Route 125 (SR 125) is an east–west state highway in the southwestern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its western terminus is within the Cincinnati, Ohio, Cincinnati city limits, about east of downtown, at U.S. Route 50 (Ohio), U. ...
and into Shawnee State Forest. For those who choose to continue west on
US Route 52 U.S. Route 52 (US 52) is a major United States highway in the central United States that extends from the northern to southeastern region of the United States. Contrary to most other even-numbered U.S. Highways, US 52 primarily follows ...
the Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail continues along the
Ohio River The Ohio River is a long river in the United States. It is located at the boundary of the Midwestern and Southern United States, flowing southwesterly from western Pennsylvania to its mouth on the Mississippi River at the southern tip of Illino ...
to Scioto County Road 96. The Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail then continues north along Scioto County Road 96 until it intersects with
Ohio State Route 125 State Route 125 (SR 125) is an east–west state highway in the southwestern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its western terminus is within the Cincinnati, Ohio, Cincinnati city limits, about east of downtown, at U.S. Route 50 (Ohio), U. ...
. The Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail then proceeds north onto Scioto County Road 40 until it intersects
Ohio State Route 348 State Route 348 (SR 348) is an east–west state highway in the south central portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its western terminus is at State Route 125 approximately east of West Union, and its eastern terminus is at U.S. Route 2 ...
. Once again travelers have the choice of traveling west on
Ohio State Route 348 State Route 348 (SR 348) is an east–west state highway in the south central portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its western terminus is at State Route 125 approximately east of West Union, and its eastern terminus is at U.S. Route 2 ...
or east. For those who travel west the Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail intersects Scioto County Road 39 and travels north to
Rarden, Ohio Rarden is a village in Scioto County, Ohio, United States. The population was 159 at the 2010 census. History The village was originally named "Moccasin" by early Pennsylvania settlers, and it originated in 1846. Orvil Grant (1835-1881), brother ...
. The Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail intersects
Ohio State Route 73 State Route 73 (SR 73) is an east–west state highway in the southern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its western terminus is on U.S. Route 27 in Oxford at the intersection of SR 732. SR 73’s eastern terminus is in Portsmouth at US 23 ...
at
Rarden, Ohio Rarden is a village in Scioto County, Ohio, United States. The population was 159 at the 2010 census. History The village was originally named "Moccasin" by early Pennsylvania settlers, and it originated in 1846. Orvil Grant (1835-1881), brother ...
and travels north where it intersects Scioto County Road 37. The Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail then continues north on Scioto County Road 37 until it intersects
Ohio State Route 772 State Route 772 (SR 772) is a north–south state highway in the south-central portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its southern terminus is at SR 73 in Rarden. Leaving Rarden, the route increases in elevation to Mount Joy, the highest point ...
. The Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail then continues south along
Ohio State Route 772 State Route 772 (SR 772) is a north–south state highway in the south-central portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its southern terminus is at SR 73 in Rarden. Leaving Rarden, the route increases in elevation to Mount Joy, the highest point ...
until it intersects with Scioto County Road 32. Following Scioto County Road 32 the Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail travels east until it intersects Scioto County Road 35. Once on Scioto County Road 35 the Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail travels south until it intersects
Ohio State Route 348 State Route 348 (SR 348) is an east–west state highway in the south central portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its western terminus is at State Route 125 approximately east of West Union, and its eastern terminus is at U.S. Route 2 ...
. For those who choose to travel east on
Ohio State Route 348 State Route 348 (SR 348) is an east–west state highway in the south central portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its western terminus is at State Route 125 approximately east of West Union, and its eastern terminus is at U.S. Route 2 ...
the Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail travels to
Otway, Ohio Otway is a village in Scioto County, Ohio, United States. The population was 87 at the 2010 census. History A post office called Otway has been in operation since 1861. The town site was platted on March 29, 1884. The village was named after Thom ...
where it intersects
Ohio State Route 73 State Route 73 (SR 73) is an east–west state highway in the southern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its western terminus is on U.S. Route 27 in Oxford at the intersection of SR 732. SR 73’s eastern terminus is in Portsmouth at US 23 ...
. Travelers then have the choice of going northwest on
Ohio State Route 348 State Route 348 (SR 348) is an east–west state highway in the south central portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its western terminus is at State Route 125 approximately east of West Union, and its eastern terminus is at U.S. Route 2 ...
and
Ohio State Route 73 State Route 73 (SR 73) is an east–west state highway in the southern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its western terminus is on U.S. Route 27 in Oxford at the intersection of SR 732. SR 73’s eastern terminus is in Portsmouth at US 23 ...
or to travel southeast on
Ohio State Route 73 State Route 73 (SR 73) is an east–west state highway in the southern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its western terminus is on U.S. Route 27 in Oxford at the intersection of SR 732. SR 73’s eastern terminus is in Portsmouth at US 23 ...
. For those who choose to travel southeast on
Ohio State Route 73 State Route 73 (SR 73) is an east–west state highway in the southern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its western terminus is on U.S. Route 27 in Oxford at the intersection of SR 732. SR 73’s eastern terminus is in Portsmouth at US 23 ...
the Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail continues until it intersects Scioto County Road 46 and the northern leg of the Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail. For those who choose to travel northwest on
Ohio State Route 348 State Route 348 (SR 348) is an east–west state highway in the south central portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its western terminus is at State Route 125 approximately east of West Union, and its eastern terminus is at U.S. Route 2 ...
and
Ohio State Route 73 State Route 73 (SR 73) is an east–west state highway in the southern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its western terminus is on U.S. Route 27 in Oxford at the intersection of SR 732. SR 73’s eastern terminus is in Portsmouth at US 23 ...
at
Otway, Ohio Otway is a village in Scioto County, Ohio, United States. The population was 87 at the 2010 census. History A post office called Otway has been in operation since 1861. The town site was platted on March 29, 1884. The village was named after Thom ...
the Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail proceeds northwest along
Ohio State Route 348 State Route 348 (SR 348) is an east–west state highway in the south central portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its western terminus is at State Route 125 approximately east of West Union, and its eastern terminus is at U.S. Route 2 ...
and
Ohio State Route 73 State Route 73 (SR 73) is an east–west state highway in the southern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its western terminus is on U.S. Route 27 in Oxford at the intersection of SR 732. SR 73’s eastern terminus is in Portsmouth at US 23 ...
until it turns northeast and then follows
Ohio State Route 348 State Route 348 (SR 348) is an east–west state highway in the south central portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its western terminus is at State Route 125 approximately east of West Union, and its eastern terminus is at U.S. Route 2 ...
until it intersects Scioto County Road 35 and the northern loop of the Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail. The Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail then proceeds south along
Ohio State Route 348 State Route 348 (SR 348) is an east–west state highway in the south central portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its western terminus is at State Route 125 approximately east of West Union, and its eastern terminus is at U.S. Route 2 ...
until it reaches the intersection with Scioto County Road 524 where it follows Scioto County Road 524 and proceeds southeast until it reaches
Ohio State Route 348 State Route 348 (SR 348) is an east–west state highway in the south central portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its western terminus is at State Route 125 approximately east of West Union, and its eastern terminus is at U.S. Route 2 ...
again. Proceeding east a short distance on
Ohio State Route 348 State Route 348 (SR 348) is an east–west state highway in the south central portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its western terminus is at State Route 125 approximately east of West Union, and its eastern terminus is at U.S. Route 2 ...
the Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail then turns onto Rush Township Highway 140 and proceeds southeast again until it intersects with Scioto County Road 33. The Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail then continues along Scioto County Road 33 until it intersects Scioto County Road 46. Turning west on Scioto County Road 46 the Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail continues west on Scioto County Road 46 turning south toward
McDermott, Ohio McDermott is a census-designated place in western Rush Township, Scioto County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 434. It has a post office A post office is a public facility and a retailer that provides m ...
. Continuing on Scioto County Road 46 through
McDermott, Ohio McDermott is a census-designated place in western Rush Township, Scioto County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 434. It has a post office A post office is a public facility and a retailer that provides m ...
the Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail continues until it intersects
Ohio State Route 73 State Route 73 (SR 73) is an east–west state highway in the southern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its western terminus is on U.S. Route 27 in Oxford at the intersection of SR 732. SR 73’s eastern terminus is in Portsmouth at US 23 ...
and the joins the portion of the Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail running along
Ohio State Route 73 State Route 73 (SR 73) is an east–west state highway in the southern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its western terminus is on U.S. Route 27 in Oxford at the intersection of SR 732. SR 73’s eastern terminus is in Portsmouth at US 23 ...
from
Otway, Ohio Otway is a village in Scioto County, Ohio, United States. The population was 87 at the 2010 census. History A post office called Otway has been in operation since 1861. The town site was platted on March 29, 1884. The village was named after Thom ...
. The Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail then follows
Ohio State Route 73 State Route 73 (SR 73) is an east–west state highway in the southern portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. Its western terminus is on U.S. Route 27 in Oxford at the intersection of SR 732. SR 73’s eastern terminus is in Portsmouth at US 23 ...
a short distance east to the intersection with Scioto County Road 49. Traveling south along Scioto County Road 49 the Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail continues for several miles until it reaches
US Route 52 U.S. Route 52 (US 52) is a major United States highway in the central United States that extends from the northern to southeastern region of the United States. Contrary to most other even-numbered U.S. Highways, US 52 primarily follows ...
again at
West Portsmouth, Ohio West Portsmouth is a census-designated place (CDP) in Scioto County, Ohio, United States. The population was 3,149 in accordance with the 2010 census. The citizens of West Portsmouth are served by the Washington-Nile Local School District (Portsmo ...
.


History

The Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail grew out of a vision of former
Scioto County, Ohio Scioto County is a county located along the Ohio River in the south central region of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 74,008. Its county seat is Portsmouth. The county was founded March 24, 1804, from Adams C ...
Engineer Engineers, as practitioners of engineering, are professionals who invent, design, analyze, build and test machines, complex systems, structures, gadgets and materials to fulfill functional objectives and requirements while considering the l ...
Clyde S. Willis who along with the
Scioto County Scioto County is a county located along the Ohio River in the south central region of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 74,008. Its county seat is Portsmouth. The county was founded March 24, 1804, from Adams ...
Commissioners A commissioner (commonly abbreviated as Comm'r) is, in principle, a member of a commission or an individual who has been given a commission (official charge or authority to do something). In practice, the title of commissioner has evolved to in ...
sponsored the development of a corridor management plan prepared by Mary Ellen Kimberlin, LLC in conjunction with the Scenic
Scioto County Scioto County is a county located along the Ohio River in the south central region of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 74,008. Its county seat is Portsmouth. The county was founded March 24, 1804, from Adams ...
Byway Advisory Committee in 2006. The corridor management plan also received supporting resolutions from the City of Portsmouth, the Village of Rarden, the Village of Otway, Brush Creek Township, Morgan Township, Nile Township, Rarden Township, Rush Township, Union Township and Washington Township. Following a number of public hearings to solicit input from the citizens of Scioto County the Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail Corridor Management Plan was submitted to the
Ohio Department of Transportation The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT; ) is the administrative department of the Ohio state government responsible for developing and maintaining all state and U.S. roadways outside of municipalities and all Interstates except the Ohio T ...
. The Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail was officially accepted as Ohio's 23rd state scenic byway by the
Ohio Department of Transportation The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT; ) is the administrative department of the Ohio state government responsible for developing and maintaining all state and U.S. roadways outside of municipalities and all Interstates except the Ohio T ...
on February 7, 2007.


Points of interest

There are a total of 44 points of interest and historic landmarks along the Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail as of 2011. Some of the points of interest include scenic views of the
Ohio River The Ohio River is a long river in the United States. It is located at the boundary of the Midwestern and Southern United States, flowing southwesterly from western Pennsylvania to its mouth on the Mississippi River at the southern tip of Illino ...
, the natural beauty of Shawnee State Park and Forest, earthworks constructed by the ancient Hopewell Indians, the Kalanu Native American Cemetery, the Phillip Moore Stone House constructed in 1797, the Otway
Covered Bridge A covered bridge is a timber-truss bridge with a roof, decking, and siding, which in most covered bridges create an almost complete enclosure. The purpose of the covering is to protect the wooden structural members from the weather. Uncovered woo ...
built in 1874 and Scioto County’s last remaining covered bridge, remnants the
Ohio and Erie Canal The Ohio and Erie Canal was a canal constructed during the 1820s and early 1830s in Ohio. It connected Akron with the Cuyahoga River near its outlet on Lake Erie in Cleveland, and a few years later, with the Ohio River near Portsmouth. It also ...
, Ohio’s largest Yellow buckeye tree and the boyhood homes of
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and
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member
Branch Rickey Wesley Branch Rickey (December 20, 1881 – December 9, 1965) was an American baseball player and sports executive. Rickey was instrumental in breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier by signing black player Jackie Robinson. He also creat ...
.Scenic Scioto Heritage Trail Committee


See also

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National Scenic Byway A National Scenic Byway is a road recognized by the United States Department of Transportation for one or more of six "intrinsic qualities": archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, and scenic. The program was established by Co ...


References

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External links


Official website

Ohio’s Scenic Byways

National Scenic Byways Program
Scenic byways in Ohio Transportation in Scioto County, Ohio Tourist attractions in Scioto County, Ohio U.S. Route 52 Heritage trails