Chilo in Clermont County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Wakerobir

Chilo: Living and Working with the Ohio River

By TeamOHE, January 6, 2021

1. The Wakerobir Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The Wakerobin was built in 1926-for the US Lighthouse Service, which became the Coast Guard.

Most recently the Wakerobin was known as the USS Nightmare, a haunted Halloween attraction in Covington, KY. The boat sank at Hebron, KY in February 2005. The steam engines were salvaged and brought here to be displayed.

The Park District is currently working with the Sons and Daughters of Pioneer Rivermen to restore and paint these engines as an outdoor exhibit in the park.

Erected by Clermont County Park District.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 38° 47.424′ N, 84° 7.909′ W. Marker is in Chilo, Ohio, in Clermont County. Marker is on County Park Road 0.2 miles south of Ohio River Scenic Byway (U.S. 52), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 521 County Park Rd, Chilo OH 45112, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Garage and Maintenance Shed (a few steps from this marker); The "Rye" Field and Water Tower (within shouting

The Wakerobir image. Click for full size.

By TeamOHE, January 6, 2021

2. The Wakerobir

distance of this marker); Chilo Lock & Dam #34 Powerhouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Chilo Lock and Dam #34 Walking Tour (about 300 feet away); The Wood Frame Houses (about 300 feet away); The Flood of 1937 (about 300 feet away); Water Highways (about 300 feet away); Search Lights (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chilo.

By TeamOHE, January 6, 2021

3. The Wakerobir Marker

The Marvel of Wetlands image. Click for full size.

By TeamOHE, January 6, 2021

4. The Marvel of Wetlands

Nearby nature marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2021, by TeamOHE of Wauseon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 54 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 14, 2021, by TeamOHE of Wauseon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.