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

The Wood Frame Houses

— Chilo: Living and Working with the Ohio River —

Photographed By Craig Doda, January 6, 2021

1. The Wood Frame Houses Marker

Inscription.
Four one-story homes stood in a row. The houses consisted of five rooms. The outhouse foundations along the fenceline are all that remains of these houses.

Indoor Plumbing
In the 1940s, indoor plumbing was installed and the outhouses were converted into storage sheds.

Government Housing
The lock and dam housing of this time all used the same floor plans. At some sites these smaller houses are referred to as "worker houses” or "dam workers' houses". The 10-member Cann Family lived in one of these homes. Workers were charged $15/month for rent. Families were required to pay for their coal to heat the homes.

While living on the reservation had advantages, some workers felt that they were always on the job. One worker complained that the lockmaster always knew where to find you if you were "too handy".

Stories
"Our grandmother lived up on the hill and we went up there to stay with her, and we looked down here and could see just a little bit of our chimney.
Dorothy Cann Owen flood of 1937

Erected by Clermont County Park District. (Marker Number 4.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.

Location. 38° 47.438′

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N, 84° 7.973′ W. Marker is in Chilo, Ohio, in Clermont County. Marker is on County Park Road, 0.3 miles east of Green Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 521 County Park Rd, Felicity OH 45120, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Ramp and Esplande (within shouting distance of this marker); The Garage and Maintenance Shed (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Ohio River: Ever Changing (about 300 feet away); The Wakerobin (about 300 feet away); The Assistant Lockmaster’s House (about 300 feet away); The “Rye” Field and Water Tower (about 400 feet away); Water Highways (about 400 feet away); The Chilo Lock and Dam #34 Walking Tour (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chilo.

Photographed By Craig Doda, January 6, 2021

2. The Wood Frame Houses Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 14, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.