Raccoon Township near Rio Grande in Gallia County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Appalachian Crafts
Photographed By Craig Doda, March 3, 2024
1. Appalachian Crafts Marker
In 1880, James Sprague built this cabin on land he owned in Springfield Township, about 6 miles from here. This cabin was constructed using pine, poplar, and oak, which grew on the. Sprague property. The notching is dovetailed.
The property remained in the Sprague family for four generations. In the early 1980's, Bob Evans purchased the Sprague property. He donated the cabin to the Farm in 1992 when it became part of the reconstructed Adamsville Village.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 38° 52.892′ N, 82° 21.854′ W. Marker is near Rio Grande, Ohio, in Gallia County. It is in Raccoon Township. Marker is on Farmview Road (County Road 71) 0.8 miles north of Adamsville Road (County Road 75), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 630 Farmview Rd, Gallipolis OH 45631, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Phillips Pioneer Home (a few steps from this marker); The Village of Adamsville (a few steps from this marker); Freedom Seekers: Ohio and the Underground Railroad (a few steps from this marker); Adamsville Mercantile (a few steps from this marker); Ingles Schoolhouse
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Photographed By Craig Doda, March 3, 2024
2. Appalachian Crafts Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 33 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 8, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
