Category Archives: Places to Go

World’s Largest Egg

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Roger

I had seen somewhere that Mentone, Indiana is home of the world’s largest egg. But after doing some research and seeing that the local chamber of commerce claims nothing greater for the egg than that it is “considered locally to … Continue reading →

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Roann Covered Bridge

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Roger

The Roann Covered Bridge across the Eel River was built in 1877 — and largely reconstructed in 1990 after an arson fire.  

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Modoc’s Market

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Roger

Modoc’s Market in Wabash, Indiana was center-stage for an interesting event in 1942. But here, I’ll let you read about it … We stopped in for milk shakes and cookies. Ezra Smith, the animal trainer who finally coaxed the elephant … Continue reading →

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East-Central Ohio

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Roger

We were in Canton. We wanted to be in Columbus. In between were three counties I’d never been in. We were in no hurry. I decided to try something new. I picked three small towns, one in each county. I … Continue reading →

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McKinley National Memorial

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Roger

On a hill alongside the McKinley Presidential Museum was the memorial where William and Ida are buried. The statue of McKinley was modeled after a photograph taken of him in Buffalo, New York shortly before he was shot. Also buried … Continue reading →

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