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Land of the Cross-Tipped Churches Scenic Byway

Basics
Length:
38.4 miles (61 km)

Description

This level farming region unfolds an array of cross-tipped churches,all of which are on the National Register of Historic Places. St. Augustine Church, built in 1848, is one of thearea's oldest churches. As a highly esteemed place of worship, it hasundergone many renovations. One such renovation was the addition of itsimpressive twin spires in 1874. In 1862, New England settlers built the First Presbyterian Church in Wapakoneta. This church was built using a Greek Revival style, unlike other churches on the byway. Another unique church is St. Joseph's Catholic Church, which happens to sit just south of First Presbyterian. This buildingemploys the rounded arches of the Romanesque Revival style.

The route features other sorts of history, as seen in part by FortRecovery, the National Marian Shrine of the Holy Relics, and the NewKnoxville Historical Museum.

Or for a little fresh air visit the Miami-Erie Canal Towpath -- abeautiful 3.5-mile hiking trail from St. Mary's Memorial Park to Forty Acre Pond.

Details

Length:
38.4 miles (61 km)
Main Roads:
OH-119 W

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