On Roy Rogers Road (Local Road 138) at Sly Road (Local Road 517), on the left when traveling north on Roy Rogers Road.
One of the most influential icons of American popular culture in the mid-20th century, Roy Rogers was born Leonard Franklin Sly on November 5, 1911 in Cincinnati. He moved to this farm at age 8 from Portsmouth and lived here with his family until . . . — — Map (db m25370) HM
On Edward Warren Drive (Cemetery Road), 0.2 miles north of Ohio River Scenic Byway (U.S. 52), on the right when traveling north.
Height 109 Feet, Crown 60 Feet, Circumference 144 Inches, This tree is approximately 150 Years Old. The Name Buckeye comes from folklore of the Native Americans who noticed that the nut of the Buckeye tree resembles the eye of the buck deer, a . . . — — Map (db m185499) HM
Lucasville Cemetery
Lucasville Cemetery was originally established as the Lucas Family burying ground, with Susannah Lucas as the first recorded burial on May 4, 1809. Susannah's husband, Captain William Lucas, a Revolutionary War veteran, is . . . — — Map (db m25410) WM
On Ohio Route 104, 0.1 miles north of Simpson Road, on the right when traveling south.
Locks 48 and 49
Rush Township, Ohio
The Ohio & Erie Canal under construction in this area 1830-1832 would cross the farm of George Herodth, a stone contractor. He built the Elbow Lock, Camp Creek Culvert and more. While the canal was being . . . — — Map (db m230148) HM
On Gallia Street at Lakeshore Drive, on the right when traveling west on Gallia Street.
A native of New Boston, Vernal G. Riffe Jr. served the 92nd House District in the Ohio General Assembly from 1959 to 1994. As Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives from 1974 through 1994, he served longer than any other speaker in the state's . . . — — Map (db m59245) HM
On Lakeshore Drive south of Pine Street, on the right when traveling south.
These died that liberty
might not perish
World War I
Clifford Counts · Chester Cramer
World War II
William R. Huffman · Raymond Born · Jack Cunningham · Lowell M. Dever · Jonas W. Fannin · Claude W. Gayhart · Dewey Hobson · . . . — — Map (db m59412) WM
On Curtis Smith Road (County Route 487) just north of Ohio Route 348, on the right when traveling north.
Built in 1874, the Otway Covered Bridge is the only remaining
covered bridge in Scioto County.
When the State of Ohio relocated State Route 348 West, the bridge
was slated to be demolished. A local group of citizens formed a
preservation . . . — — Map (db m132962) HM
Otway Bridge. This bridge, spanning Brush Creek in Brush Creek Township, Scioto County, was erected in 1874 by the Smith Bridge Company of Toledo, Ohio. Robert W. Smith was granted patents for timber trusses in 1867 and 1869, and the design . . . — — Map (db m225776) HM
On Front Street, on the right when traveling west.
The greatest dream we all share is freedom.
In 1830 while in a slave market and in chains he was bound.
he heard there was a change for freedom in an Ohio Town.
He did not know how to get there but heard people say
they run an underground . . . — — Map (db m166263) HM
On Front Street just east of Court Street, on the right when traveling west.
Alexandria
The community of Alexandria was founded approximately two miles west of today's
floodwall murals, in an area known as Carey's Run. It was settled in the late 1700's by pioneers who came down the Ohio River on flat boats. The . . . — — Map (db m166246) HM
On Front Street at Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west on Front Street.
Chillicothe Street, 1940's
This mural reveals a view of Chillicothe Street looking northward from the U.S. Grant
Bridge during the 1940's. The mural is a copy of a postcard of that time and shows
many of the landmark hotels and businesses, . . . — — Map (db m166258) HM
On 9th Street east of Chillicothe Street (U.S. 23), on the right when traveling west.
In honor of
Our Soldiers,
the brave men who fought,
and the heroes who fell
in the war
for the preservation of
The Union
1861 - 1865
— — Map (db m59409) HM
On Market Street south of 4th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dole-Darrell House
322 Market Street
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
c. 1818 — — Map (db m201712) HM
On 4th Street west of Washington Street (U.S. 23), on the right when traveling east.
Elden House
634 Fourth Street
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
c. 1853 — — Map (db m201717) HM
On 4th Street west of Washington Street (U.S. 23), on the right when traveling east.
George H. Gharky House
638 Fourth Street
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
c. 1859 — — Map (db m201718) HM
On Front Street just east of Court Street, on the left when traveling east.
Introduction
The idea of painting murals on the floodwall first occurred to lifetime residents Dr. Louis
R. and Ava Chaboudy in 1992 after viewing outdoor murals in Steubenville, Ohio. An ad
hoc committee was formed, and the decision was made . . . — — Map (db m166245) HM
On Front Street just west of Market Street, on the right when traveling west.
Julia Marlowe
Julia Marlowe was a world renowned Shakespearian actress during the late 1800's and
early 1900's. She was born in England in 1865 and lived three years of her childhood
in Portsmouth in the Front Street townhouse shown in the . . . — — Map (db m166255) HM
On Front Street just west of Market Street, on the right when traveling west.
Millbrook Park
Considered one of Ohio's three best amusement parks, this park was completed in
1902. It was located adjacent to the steel mill in New Boston. Streetcars delivered
passengers to the park where there was a roller coaster, . . . — — Map (db m166254) HM
On Front Street just west of Court Street, on the right when traveling west.
Platting of Portsmouth, 1803
This mural includes a freehand sketch by Henry Massie and shows Massie at a
surveyor's desk drawing the original plat of Portsmouth. The city of Portsmouth, Ohio was not officially founded until 1815, but the . . . — — Map (db m166248) HM
Near Front Street at Court Street when traveling west.
The Ohio River floodwaters account for Portsmouth’s settlement.
Alexandria, the county’s first town, was laid out in 1799 on the
west bank of the Scioto at its confluence with the Ohio. Early settlers in
Alexandria were forced to higher ground . . . — — Map (db m132636) HM
On 7th Street west of Washington Street (U.S. 23), on the right when traveling east.
Portsmouth Fire House #1
642 Seventh Street
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
c. 1882 — — Map (db m201720) HM
On Front Street just east of Madison Street, on the right when traveling west.
Portsmouth Motorcycle Club
The Portsmouth Motorcycle Club is one of the oldest in Ohio. The group picture
shown in the mural was taken in 1913. Many residents have identified family members
from this old image. Look closely into the hubcap of . . . — — Map (db m166264) HM
On Front Street just west of Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west.
Portsmouth Railroads, 1950's
From the late 1800's through most of the 20th century, the Portsmouth area was served
by the N&W (Norfolk and Western), the B&O (Baltimore and Ohio) and the C&O
(Chesapeake and Ohio).
From the late 1800's . . . — — Map (db m166261) HM WM
On Front Street at Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west on Front Street.
Progress in Education
The mural depicts every phase of growth in education in the Portsmouth Area. Here we
see the steady progress from one room schoolhouses and the various elementary and
high schools to the establishment of Shawnee State . . . — — Map (db m166260) HM
On 4th Street east of Court Street, on the right when traveling east.
Purdum-Tracy House
626 Fourth Street
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
c. 1848 — — Map (db m201714) HM
On Front Street just east of Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west.
Roy Rogers
This mural shows the famous "King of the Cowboys” on his horse, rigger. Roy Rogers
appeared in 104 films from 1935 to 1959. His final film, "Macintosh and TJ” was
released in 1975, Roy Rogers' boyhood home can be seen . . . — — Map (db m166256) HM
On Chillicothe Street (U.S. 23) at 10th Street, on the left when traveling south on Chillicothe Street.
In honor of all the families
that gave their sons and
daughters to our country
POW-KIA
Let the world know that
we will not forget nor forget
until all our troops are
accounted for
In honor of all the men
and women who . . . — — Map (db m59410) HM
On Front Street east of Court Street, on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
Introduction
The idea of painting murals on the floodwall first occurred to lifetime residents Dr. Louis R. and Ava Chaboudy in 1992 after viewing outdoor murals in Steubenville, Ohio. An ad hoc committee was formed and the decision was made . . . — — Map (db m165684) HM
On Front Street east of Court Street, on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
Alexandria
The community of Alexandria was founded approximately two miles west of today’s floodwall murals, in an area known as Carey’s Run. It was settled in the late 1700’s by pioneers who came down the Ohio River in flat boats. The . . . — — Map (db m165685) HM
On Front Street, on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
Millbrook Park
This park was completed in 1902, and was considered one of Ohio's three best amusement parks and was adjacent to the Steel Mill in New Boston. Streetcars delivered passengers to the park, where there was a roller coaster, . . . — — Map (db m165686) HM
On Front Street west of Court Street, on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
Flood Gate House
The present day flood gate house simulates construction of a stone building in early Boneyfiddle. Dafford paints a house under construction. He utilizes a floodwall pumping station that protrudes from the wall. He then . . . — — Map (db m165687) HM
On Front Street west of Court Street, on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
Stagecoach
Prior to the advent of railroads, Portsmouth was a hub for stagecoach transportation, maintaining regular schedules to various surrounding towns. In 1830, a trip on the Portsmouth and Columbus turnpike took 18 hours in good . . . — — Map (db m165688) HM
On Front Street west of Court Street, on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
Civil War
More than 3,000 men and boys left Scioto County to fight for the Union in the Civil War. One unit, First Ohio Light Artillery, Battery L, represents all of these soldiers as they hold their position on the North Slope of Little . . . — — Map (db m165689) HM
On Front Street at Market Street, on the right when traveling west on Front Street. Reported permanently removed.
Tenth Street Station
The pagoda-style train station at the northwest corner of Tenth and Waller Streets is shown as it appeared in the 1890's. The N&W (Norfolk & Western) and B&O (Baltimore and Ohio) tracks continued west on Tenth St. in . . . — — Map (db m165690) HM
On Front Street at Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west on Front Street. Reported permanently removed.
Chillicothe Street, 1940's
This mural reveals a view of Chillicothe Street looking northward from the U.S. Grant Bridge during the 1940's. The mural is a copy of a postcard of that time and shows many of the landmark hotels and businesses, . . . — — Map (db m165691) HM
On Front Street west of Market Street, on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
Julia Marlowe
Julia Marlowe was a world-renowned Shakespearean actress during the late 1800's and early 1900's. She was born in England in 1865 and lived three years of her childhood in Portsmouth in the Front St. town house shown in the . . . — — Map (db m165692) HM
On Front Street west of Market Street, on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
Roy Rogers
This mural shows the famous "King of the Cowboys" on his horse, Trigger. Roy Rogers appeared in 104 films, from 1935 to 1959. His final film, "Mackintosh and T.J." was released in 1975. Roy Rogers' boyhood home can be seen on . . . — — Map (db m165693) HM
On Front Street at Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west on Front Street. Reported permanently removed.
Progress In Education
The mural depicts every phase of growth in education in the Portsmouth area. Here we see the steady progress from the one-room schoolhouse through the various elementary and high schools to the establishment of Shawnee . . . — — Map (db m165694) HM
On Front Street west of Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
Portsmouth Railroads, 1950's
From the late 1800's through most of the 20th century, the Portsmouth area was served by the N&W (Norfolk & Western), the B&O (Baltimore and Ohio), and the C&O (Chesapeake and Ohio). The N&W's vast train . . . — — Map (db m165695) HM
On Front Street east of Madison Street, on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
Portsmouth Motorcycle Club
The Portsmouth Motorcycle Club is one of the oldest in Ohio and the group picture shown in the mural was taken in 1913. Many residents have identified family members from this old image. Look closely into the . . . — — Map (db m165696) HM
On Front Street at Madison Street, on the right when traveling west on Front Street. Reported permanently removed.
Twilight
This mural shows a modern-day twilight scene of downtown Portsmouth as seen from Kentucky, featuring the U.S. Grant Bridge connecting with Chillicothe Street. The muses, embracing both ends of the Twilight mural, represent the art . . . — — Map (db m165697) HM
On 4th Street east of Court Street, on the left when traveling east.
Simon Labold
House and Garden
633 Fourth Street
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
c. 1897 — — Map (db m201715) HM
On Williams Street at James Street, on the right when traveling east on Williams Street.
Opened in the fall of 1930, Universal Stadium became
the home of the Portsmouth Spartans professional
football team. Earlier that summer, the Spartans had
just become a member of the National Football League
(NFL). Led by a few local . . . — — Map (db m132593) HM
On Market Street north of 5th Street, on the right when traveling north.
St. Mary Catholic Church
5th & Market Streets
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
c. 1869 — — Map (db m201711) HM
On Front Street just west of Court Street, on the right when traveling west.
Stagecoach
Prior to the advent of railroads, Portsmouth was a hub for stagecoach transportation, maintaining regular schedules to various surrounding towns. In 1830, a trip on the Portsmouth and Columbus turnpike took 18 hours in good weather . . . — — Map (db m166250) HM
On Front Street at Market Street, on the right when traveling west on Front Street.
Tenth Street Station
The pagoda-style train station at the northwest comer of Tenth and Waler Streets is shown as it appeared in the 1890's. The N&W (Norfolk and Western and B40
(Baltimore and Ohio) tracks continued west on Tenth Street in . . . — — Map (db m166252) HM
On Chillicothe Street at 2nd Street (U.S. 23), on the right when traveling north on Chillicothe Street.
The Crossing at Scioto County (front)
The Ohio River was a formidable obstacle for escaping slaves. Many runaways from Kentucky were aided by James Poindexter, an African-American barber and local resident, who picked up fugitives in . . . — — Map (db m59411) HM
On Front Street, on the right when traveling west.
Twilight
This mural shows a modern-day twilight scene of downtown Portsmouth as seen from
Kentucky. featuring the U.S. Grant Bridge connecting with Chillicothe Street. The
muses, embracing both ends of the Twilight mural, represent the art . . . — — Map (db m166266) HM
On Duck Run-Otway Road (County Road 33) 0.1 miles south of Owensville Road (County Road 139), on the left when traveling south.
Branch Rickey, a pivotal figure in the history of baseball, was raised in this house with his brothers, Orla and Frank. Rickey started baseball's farm team system while he was president, vice president, and manager of the St. Louis Cardinals from . . . — — Map (db m25367) HM
On Ohio Route 104, 0.2 miles north of McDermott-Pond Creek Road (County Road 46), on the right when traveling north.
Lock 48 is part of the extensive Ohio & Erie Canal that was constructed between 1825 and 1847. The canal provided a water route between the East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico and gave a reliable form of transporation for Ohio's agricultural . . . — — Map (db m25411) HM
On Gallia Street at Eastern Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Gallia Street.
Designed and built by two famous American Civil Engineers Gustav Lindenthal, D. Sc. (1850–1935), the Consulting Engineer; David Barnard Steinman, D. Sc. (1887-1960), the Designer and Stress Analyst.
A double track railroad bridge . . . — — Map (db m132582) HM
On Shawnee Road just north of Ohio Route 125, on the right when traveling north.
Camp Oyo was created in the spring of 1926.
A group of Portsmouth businessmen and the
newly organized Scioto Council of the Boy
Scouts purchased a tract of “wasteland”
on the edge of the Roosevelt Game Preserve.
The driving force . . . — — Map (db m132698) HM
On Shawnee Road just north of Ohio Route 125, on the right when traveling north.
In 1926, Ohio Governor Alvin Donahey approved
setting aside 55 acres of the Roosevelt Game
Refuge for a Boy Scout camp. Since that time
Camp Oyo has served Boy Scouts and other groups
from Ohio and Kentucky. The name ‘Oyo’ is from
an . . . — — Map (db m225159) HM
Near Route 125, 0.7 miles north of Mackletree Road, on the left when traveling north.
In the early 20th century Ohio’s deer, wild turkey, beaver, bobcat, and other wildlife populations were facing extinction due to the widespread loss of forests combined with uncontrolled hunting. Ohio’s first wildlife area, The Theodore Roosevelt . . . — — Map (db m225778) HM
On Hillcrest Road at Gallia Pike (County Road 1), on the left when traveling east on Hillcrest Road.
The Hillcrest Children’s Home stood near this site in Wheelersburg and opened in 1921 to the first 57 of many children who would come to live there. A 50-room building intended for 100 children, Hillcrest often housed double to triple that number. . . . — — Map (db m225780) HM
