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There is much to see and do in Fayette County. Within close proximity to 35 public and private golf courses and 8 state parks, the surrounding area offers something for everyone's taste.

Fayette County offers numerous community fairs and festivals, including the Scarecrow Festival (Washington Court House); Windmill Days (New Holland); Community Days (Jeffersonville); 4th of July Celebration (Washington Court House); and the Fayette County Fair (Washington Court House) -traditionally the summer social event for many families with week-long activities.

Following are some of Fayette County's other landmarks and points of interest.

PARKS AND RECREATION

Eyman Park/Washington Park Pool

Eyman Park is the home of Engine #2776, the steam locomotive donated to Fayette County by the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad in 1960. The park also features a shelter house, playground equipment, basketball courts, two softball diamonds, a horseshoes area, and a skateboard park. The Washington Park Pool contains two pools for adults and one for children. A shelter house and a small stocked lake for public fishing are also available.

 

Chrisman Park

This community park provides basketball courts, playground equipment, a shelter house, walking trails, bicycle paths, and picnic tables.

Jeffersonville Area Veterans Memorial Park

The Jeffersonville Veterans Memorial was formally dedicated on July 15, 2006. The memorial is located in downtown Jeffersonville, Ohio, in a park donated by the Village of Jeffersonville. The memorial lists the names of 1,140 local veterans, starting with the Revolutionary War through current day. The idea to erect the memorial was conceived in November of 2002 by local veterans Eddie Halterman and Kurt Coil. They, along with committee members Roberta Bowers, Ruth Burden, Tracy Coe, Glenn Rankin, Mark Hoppes, and Frank Patton researched names and designed the monument with the help of Larry Morrison of Dodds Monument Company of Xenia, OH. Over $80,000 was donated for the memorial and park by area businesses, service organizations, and individuals.

 

Veterans Memorial Park

This small downtown park offers benches, a veterans' memorial, flowers during the summer, and festive decorations for the holidays. An original Harry Ahysen mural called "Many Things Are Centered Here" depicting the old train depot and the County Court House, is featured.

OTHER POINTS OF INTEREST

Fayette County Court House

The Fayette County Courthouse, a source of great community pride, opened on May 1, 1885. It was the first building in Fayette County to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A giant eight day Seth Thomas clock, the second largest in the USA at the time of installation, graces the top of the building. Murals painted by Archibald M. Willard, painter of "The Spirit of 76" adorn the walls of the second floor corridor. Also of interest are seven bullet holes in the courthouse door, which resulted from Fayette County's historic Riot of 1894. You'll want to be sure to visit the courthouse during your trip to Fayette County to learn about all of its interesting history.

 

 

Fayette County Historical Society Museum

The Fayette County Historical Society Museum was built in 1875 by Morris Sharp with the stated purpose of erecting "the Showplace of Washington Court House". This Victorian Italianate home was purchased by The Historical Society in 1958 for $15,000 and opened as a museum in October 1965. The museum proudly displays 14 rooms that contain fine pieces depicting the County's history. A visit to the museum's tower, by way of the spiral stairs, offers a spectacular panorama of the city. The museum is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

 

Judy Chapel

The Judy Chapel, located in the Washington Cemetery, was built in 1905. The chapel is an example of the Late Gothic Revival style favored for churches, chapels, and other religious buildings in Ohio from the turn of the century throughout the 1920's. It was originally designed for funeral services at the cemetery. The Judy Chapel stands as the mausoleum of its benefactors, Dr. and Mrs. Henry Judy, whose remains are entombed in one of the two transepts. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.

 

Washington Cemetery Fountain

The Washington Cemetery Fountain, once the centerpiece of the grounds, has been restored to its former glory. Originally erected in 1892, the three-tiered fountain sculpture features two mourning statues at the base, while three cherubs above them convey their pleas to God. The woman at the top showers healing water down upon the grieving. The fountain is surrounded by beautiful gardens.

Harry Ahysen Murals

Paintings by local, celebrated artist Harry Ahysen can be viewed throughout the county. Beginning in 1990 Mr. Ahysen created 14 works of art in public and semi-public locations in Washington Court House and Fayette County using walls and freestanding murals. A map of a driving tour of his works is available through the Fayette County Travel & Tourism Bureau.

STORES & MORE

Fayette County is home to a pair of regional Outlet Malls in Jeffersonville. Prime Outlets at Jeffersonville, is located at the intersection of U.S. Rt. 35 and I-71. Just one exit north on I-71 is Home Works Mall at Jeffersonville. Visit them online at


If specialty stores are more to your liking, you'll find antique and craft stores in downtown Washington Court House and Jeffersonville.

Additionally, Fayette County hosts two flea markets in Washington Court House - one monthly and one weekly.

LODGING

DEER CREEK LODGE & RESORT
22300 State Park Road # 20
Mt. Sterling, Ohio
877-678-3337
740-869-2020
740-869-4059

 

THE AMERIHOST INN-NORTH
10160 Carr Road NW Jeffersonville, Ohio 43128
800-434-5800
740-426-6400

THE AMERIHOST INN-SOUTH
11431 Allen Road NW Jeffersonville, Ohio 43128
800-434-5800
740-948-2104
http://www.amerihostinn.com/hotel/70074

COUNTRY HEARTH INN
1810 Victoria St. (off US Rt. 62)
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 333-4478

 

THE HAMPTON INN
I-71 Exit 65 @ ROUTE 35
11484 Allen Road NW
Jeffersonville, OH 43128
800-HAMPTON
740-948-9499

 

THE KNIGHTS INN
1820 Columbus Avenue
Washington Court House, Ohio 43160
1-800-843-5644
740-335-9133

 

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