Near Batavia in Clermont County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lake Allyn Site
Clermont County Bicentennial Marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, November 4, 2016
1. Lake Allyn Site Marker
The Clermont County Fair was held here from 1857 1863.
In 1861, Civil War Camps Lucas and Scott were located
here. In 1901 the Cincinnati, Georgetown and Portsmouth
Railroad (CG&P), 1876 1935, constructed a ten acre lake
named after the mother of the CG&P president. The lake,
1901 1998, and a 2000 -hp power plant, 1901 1922,
supplied electricity for the railroad and towns along
the right of way. The CG&P operated Highland Park
here with boating, picnic grounds, and pavilion from
1901 1921. In 1921 the Cincinnati Rotary Club began
operating Camp Allyn for handicapped children. In
1928 they bough the land and lake; and operated a
camp for 4-H Clubs and other groups as well as handicapped children. In cooperation with the Stepping Stones
Center they continue to operate the camp today.Erected 2003 by Clermont County BiCentennial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Railroads & Streetcars • Waterways & Vessels.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Walk of Veterans (approx. 0.7 miles away); Batavia Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 2.6 miles away); Distinguished Citizens Of Clermont County Ohio (approx. 2.6 miles away); The Bicentennial Window (approx. 2.6 miles away); Clemont County Korean War Memorial (approx. 2.6 miles away); The Waits House (approx. 2.7 miles away); One-Room Schoolhouses (approx. 2.9 miles away); Morse House (approx. 3.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Batavia.
Additional keywords. Rotary Club
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, November 4, 2016
2. Lake Allyn Site Marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, November 4, 2016
3. Lake Allyn Site Marker
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, November 4, 2016
4. Lake Allyn Site Marker
Gate post at the camp
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 608 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 17, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
