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For all things recreation and tourism, visit the Visit Knox County website.

Kokosing Gap, Mohican Valley & Heart of Ohio Bike Trails

Knox County boasts almost 35 miles of recreational multi-use trail built on a former Pennsylvania Railroad line with endpoints in Centerburg, Mount Vernon, and Danville, Ohio. Visitors will traverse the Kokosing River railroad bridges, antique covered bridges, forests, wetlands, agriculture, and villages along the way.

http://www.kokosinggaptrail.org/

Heart of Ohio Multi-Use Trails

Ariel Foundation Park

Located in Mount Vernon, Ohio, the park is a stunning 250-acre example of adaptive reuse, created on the former site of a glass-making factory. It offers architectural ruins, lakes, an observation tower, walking trails, steel sculptures, a museum, and connections to both the Kokosing Gap Trail and the Heart of Ohio Trail.

https://www.arielfoundationpark.org/

Kokosing River

A float down the Kokosing River takes the user back in time. Paddling the upper end of the water trail takes the traveler through areas that were extensively glaciated beginning 100,000 years ago. Between Mount Vernon and Gambier, Knox County residents enjoy fishing, tubing, kayaking, canoeing, and year-round beautiful scenery that has inspired local artists for decades.

https://knoxcountyparks.org/trails/water-trails/kokosing-river-water-trail/

Knox County Park District

Knox County Park District conserves, manages, and maintains over 1,000 acres of land throughout the county including seven natural park areas, several access points along the beautiful Kokosing and Mohican State Scenic Rivers, many access areas on the Heart of Ohio Trail, the Kokosing Gap Trail, and the Mohican Valley Trail and numerous scenic hiking trails. In addition, the Park District offers free educational and recreational opportunities during the year.

https://knoxcountyparks.org

Events and Festivals

With multiple communities in Knox County, there are various events and activities celebrating the culture and heritage of the area during all parts of the year. Events include the Fredricktown Tomato festival, Mothers Day in Danville, Ariel Foundation 4th of July, Utica Ice Cream Festival, Christmas in Downtown, and multiple Farmer’s Markets, Parades, and First Fridays.

The Mount Vernon Arts Consortium boasts a wide variety of event venues, including the oldest 19th-century opera house in the United States, the Woodward Opera House. Hosting various types of performances throughout the year, there is always a show to see in Knox County!

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Welcome to our website. If you are looking to explore the great outdoors, you have come to the right place. Knox County Park District’s parks, water trails and area multi-use trails provide the public with an abundance of nature activities such as hiking, fishing, canoeing, biking and picnicking, as well as meaningful educational experiences.  Knox County Park District’s success is in large part due to the Knox County citizens reaffirming their support and commitment to parks and trails by passing a levy in 2017. The Board of the Knox County Park District thanks voters for their continued support.

The purpose of the Knox County Park District it to: acquire, conserve and manage Knox County natural resources in a manner that preserves the rural character of the county, while protecting the county’s unique historical and natural resources. We hope you enjoy our site and leave with an appreciation for what many of our residents and visitors already realize — Knox County Park District is a great place to live and visit. 

There are many who visit our park systems on a daily or weekly basis and discover many things ranging from animals to wildflowers to trees and geocaches. We enjoy seeing those discoveries as many of our patrons are photographers and enjoy capturing those images. The Park District invites you to share your photos and use the hashtag #throughthelensofourparkdistrictfriends titled “through the lens of our park district friends” as we highlight photos of travelers from near and far who enjoy our parks. 

Visit the Knox County Historical Museum

There’s a rich history to be found in Knox County, Ohio. Locals hold stories of the past near and dear to their hearts. If you really want to get a taste of the area, head over to the Knox County Historical Museum .  Whether you’re a history buff or just an interested visitor, you can learn about the fascinating history that shaped Knox County as we see it today. 

When you’re finished exploring Knox County’s history, why not explore everything it has to offer in the present-day? Download a free copy of our Vacation Guide to gain insider information about the best restaurants and activities available in the area. We’ll point you in the right direction to experience only the best around. 

Why You Need to Visit the Knox County Historical Museum 

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Knox County history began when it was established over 200 years ago in 1808. The county was named after a Revolutionary War General who happened to be a good friend of President George Washington. The evolution and growth of Knox County is something every visitor should learn about. When you visit the Knox County Historical Society Museum , you’ll get a captivating glance into the past. You can view maps and illustrations of the county’s growth over the last 200 years. Come admire these things that show the true history of Knox County. 

The Knox County Historical Society Museum boasts a wide array of historic artifacts from many different time periods. You\’ll feel transported back in time. Explore artifacts used by law enforcement, military soldiers, Knox County households, and more. Some of our favorites include the mail delivery buggy, old children’s toys, and an 1884 stained-glass window from a local church. 

Knox County Genealogy Society

You’ll have no problem tracking down your Knox County ancestors. The Knox County Genealogy Society has access to thousands of archives, birth records, and other documents that date back to the 1800s. You never know what you might learn about your family tree.

The museum hosts various events throughout the year that celebrate and remember different time periods of Knox County’s past. The Knox County Fair , first opened is 1849, is a beloved tradition that you can’t miss. The history of this fair is almost as old as the town itself. Attend the fair to relive Knox County history with Indian artifact displays and pioneer games. Today the fair also offers some modern-day activities, such as truck jumping contests and amusement rides. 

Historic Markers

After exploring the museum’s internal exhibits, venture into the rest of the city to find the museum’s historic markers . You’ll discover ten markers made to commemorate important people and places from various chapters of Knox County’s past. These markers will lead you to Johnny Appleseed’s Early Landholdings , the first pioneer settlement in Knox County , and more. 

White Oak Inn

We want you to feel right at home during your stay in Ohio. The White Oak Inn does just that. Choose your favorite room from our many, cozy accommodations. Whether you book a stay in our Main House or one of our intimate log cabins , you will be guaranteed high-quality amenities and customer service. Browse our available rooms and book your stay with us today. We look forward to hosting your Ohio getaway at the White Oak Inn.

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A Visit To The Amish Of Knox County, OH (28 Photos)

Two days ago, reader Mike Sparks visited the Amish settlement at Fredericktown/Bellville , in Knox County, Ohio . He shares his visit and photos with us today. You might remember Mike’s previous trips to Ashland County and Holmes County .

This is far from the only Amish community in Knox County. In fact the county has proven quite attractive to the Amish, with all or parts of 7 settlements lying within its angular frame.

This particular settlement also extends into Morrow and Richland Counties. It’s the state’s fourth largest, at 13 church districts (h/t Joe Donnermeyer). I visited this place briefly back in 2011, but didn’t get around nearly as much as it seems Mike did. I’ll let him take it from here. He did a great job with this post.

Because I was relatively unfamiliar with this community, I relied on my resources. I went to my 2019 edition of “Raber’s Almanac”. This booklet lists the names and addresses of every minister in every church district in the country. Once I identified the roads the ministers lived on, I plotted them on Google Maps and had a “general” idea where to land. My research and method worked!

This community is not commercialized like Wayne and Holmes counties in Ohio. In many ways, it reminds me of the Ashland County, Ohio community from a lack of commercialization. I did see one Amish run store that was selling meat, cheese and bulk goods and there were also greenhouses. I did not get the sense that this was a Swartzentruber (the plainest/most conservative) Amish sect community, but very much so an Old Order community.

The day was cloudy early but the sun eventually came out with temperatures in the 70’s, so a great day to put clean laundry out to dry.

I passed a few pastures where I saw relatively newborn colts grazing with their mother close by.

A look at a “community” phone shack, where local Amish can go to make phone calls.

A nice Amish home with kids out playing.

I was extremely shocked as I drove down a dirt & gravel road to find these horses out roaming free, even though there were a couple inside the fence. Not sure if they got out on accident or this is just the way it is. I can assure you; this road sees very little car traffic.

A home based business selling Purple Martin houses. Many of the homesteads I saw in the area had Martin houses on poles. The Martin loves to dine on mosquitoes, beetles, flies, dragonflies and moths, which is why, I suspect, the Amish like to have them around.

As I was driving down a main road, a homemade sign for a bakery caught my eye and lead me down a backroad. I finally found the drive going to an Amish house and walked inside the outbuilding next to the house. The array and aroma of fresh baked goods stirred my senses. This place had it all, fry pies, donuts, cookies, cinnamon rolls, bread and noodles.

No dialogue needed.

The room had no lights; the large windows provided the only light needed. It was very plain, no cash register with just one glass showcase and a couple of tables and dry erase boards hanging. I spoke with the young lady that helped me. Linda told me that she and her family were up at 5:00 am that morning baking all these goodies.

Arguably, the most delightful Long John donut I have had in my 56 years of existence. These are “must have”!

The prices are so reasonable. I got 4 donuts, 2 fry pies and paid $9.50

No preservatives in this fry pie!

This is a business card with the name and address for the bakery.

This is the actual house with the bakery in the outbuilding to the left of the frame.

A very popular Amish name on the mail box.

Amish schools in Ohio pretty much ended when the governor called for it in mid-to-late March due to the Covid outbreak

This was an Amish run greenhouse that was quite busy selling flowers, vegetables and hanging baskets. Just down the road, I passed a young girl in a buggy. I asked her name and Elsie told me she was on her way to the greenhouse to pick up flowers and planting soil.

As I left the greenhouse, the house had the beautiful blue quilt hanging to dry. Blue is my favorite color, so I had to take a picture of it.

Some field prep had been done recently.

More laundry out hanging. I always enjoy the colored dresses and how the young people’s clothing is simply miniature versions of their parent’s garments.

While travelling down a backroad, my eye caught an “Amish church bench wagon” sitting on a property. I also could see the benches lined up through an open door in the outbuilding. This wasn’t an opportunity I could pass up. I pulled in the drive and the owner of the house got off the manure spreader that was being pulled by two draft horses.

The young man’s name was Roman Yoder. We had a very pleasant conversation for about 15 minutes. I explained to him how I share my photos with people all over the world through the internet. I chuckled to myself when he responded, “ya, we don’t have that.” Roman was very intrigued looking through the photos I had already taken, trying to figure out where they were and who lived there. Roman gave me permission to take photos of the inside of the outbuilding where they would host church Sunday.

A picture of Roman Yoder’s manure spreader and draft horses.

Perhaps a rare glimpse of the setting for an Amish church service. Benches are owned by the community and are shared for events like this. Imagine sitting on backless wooden benches for nearly 3 hours every other Sunday.

The community also has shared hymnals known as The Ausbund. I find it interesting that The Ausbund plays a big role in the selection of a new minister(s) for the district. With no formal training, the male candidates who have been chosen to be put in the “lot” are brought before the congregation. Each one is handed a copy of the Ausbund.

In one (or more if selecting more than one candidate), a slip of paper has been placed on page 770 of the book. Whichever candidate has the book with the slip of paper, he is now a minister for life. It’s a luck of the draw, totally random and willed by God. Page 770 is significant because that is where you will find the hymn “Das loblied” (hymn #131), which traditionally is the second song sung at every service.

I own a copy of The Ausbund. This is page 770.

I asked Roman and his wife how many they expected on Sunday. She thought around 25 families. I calculated probably around 150 people. The Yoders would also be expected to serve lunch after the service. I asked Roman if his district had cancelled church due to the Coronavirus. He responded, “they “hat” cancelled it, but now it’s back on”. I find it interesting when talking with the Amish, words that end with “d” are pronounced as if it were a “t”. So “dad” is pronounced “dat”.

A beautiful “multi-generational” Amish farm. Likely two to three generations of the same family live on this farm. The oldest living in the “dawdy” house on the left of the picture. Notice the Martin houses on the poles in front.

I really enjoyed my visit to this Knox County community and will certainly return to explore it further. If you are looking for an experience similar to Berlin, Mt. Hope, etc., this is NOT the community for you. If you are looking for a pleasant drive with beautiful surroundings, this is a great community to explore.

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Many thanks to Mike for putting together a lovely and interesting article, and to Eric for posting it! I appreciate being able to read about Mike’s trip, and enjoyed his photos, more than I can say.

I enjoyed Mike’s story of meeting Roman Yoder. Ya we don’t have that.

Also I think it might be the paint color/lighting, but the church wagon photo looks like it is completely crafted from metal. I doubt that is the case, but at least in this photo, that is one tough-looking wagon!

A visit to Knox County

Thank you so much for your kind words. I am really glad you enjoyed the photos and narrative.

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Ah that’s a functionality issue. It should work now. Thanks for bringing that to my attention.

Great Article

Now you let the cat out of the bag! We do enjoy the stores in the Area. Have you been to any of the Amish Bent and Dents? There are 3 outside of Johnsville Ohio plus a great Amish store on Cty Rd 19 off of Rt 314. It’s so much fun to go and find good things! I live in Richland County Ohio. Love reading your articles! ~ Ellen

Hi Erik, Have you ever considered putting a book out of every STATE and counties within that you have visited? This would make it so much easier for readers to pick a state then county and area to visit. Just a thought because you have been to so many areas.

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10 Fun and Free Things to Do in Knox County

• When was the last time you visited the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park ?   The park is open daily from 9am to 5pm, except national holidays.  Stroll the beautiful grounds that overlook the Wabash River and browse the displays in the visitor’s center. The Memorial to visitors upon request, and the Visitors Center is open daily from 9:00am – 5:00pm.
• Get up close and personal with jets and tanks at the Indiana Military Museum .  This remarkable museum has one of the most comprehensive displays in the Midwest right here in Vincennes!  The outside exhibits are free for public view and gates are open during the museum’s hours, 10am to 4pm daily.
• Bring the family to laugh and learn at the Red Skelton Museum on the first Sunday of each month.  Enjoy free admission to this fabulous state-of-the-art interactive museum honoring Vincennes’ favorite son and great American comedian, Red Skelton.
• If you just don’t have the time to visit our museums, use our cell phone tour to “Dial and Discover” information on each attraction.  This brief audio tour has 12 tour “stops” beginning with George Rogers Clark and ending with the Sieur de Vincennes statue. The tour is free except for plan usage. Pick up a visitors guide at the Visitors Bureau for a list of cell phone tour stops.
• Cooler weather is a great time to get the family outdoors and learn more about our natural surroundings.  The Second Sunday Nature Walk features a new theme every month, and as a participant you will discover amazing facts about nature!  Walk are held at Ouabache Trails Park monthly.
• We are lucky to have the beautiful Wabash River bordering our city, and what better way to see it than by taking a casual excursion on the Riverwalk?  From 1 st and Main to 1 st and Hart Streets, the Riverwalk offers an outstanding view of the Wabash with benches along the way to just sit and relax.
• The fish are biting at Fox Ridge Nature Park !  Did you know there is a stocked pond just off the entrance to the park?  It is easy to access just as you enter the park.
• Visit one or all three of our local art galleries! Owned by local residents, each of Vincennes’ art galleries offers visitors a unique experience and a chance to explore a variety of different styles of art. Entrance to all galleries is free, but you may be tempted to purchase a piece to take home with you.
• Step outside, get some fresh air, and embrace public art while visiting the seven unique sculptures that have been placed around town as a part of the First City Public Sculpture Project! The project’s goal is to bring positive and creative experiences to all members of the Vincennes community; and you too can embrace these experiences by visiting these unique works and following THIS guided map.
• Apple Hill Orchard is harvesting apples!  An easy drive north on Highway 41 will get you to one of the best orchards in the area.  Inside Apple Hill, visitors can watch employees press (process) cider through a large glass window.  The refrigerators are full of chilled cider and just-picked apples, and the counter tops covered with baked treats.  Don’t be surprised if you are tempted to purchase an apple cider slushie or bring home a pie!

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