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Situated in the foothills of Southeastern Ohio, Raccoon Creek County Park is bordered on the north by Raccoon Creek, the stream formerly called "Etha Petha," the Shawnee word for raccoon. To the south lie hills and upland fields adjacent to the historic Popular Knob. The park showcases 700 acres of both natural areas and recreation facilities that afford visitors many and varied leisure experiences year round.

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Northup Dam

The Northup Dam features a tranquil waterfall, the result of an old milldam on Raccoon Creek. The 1937 flood washed away the mill. This was a man-made dam, once owned by the Harrington'

Gallipolis, OH Natural Attractions

Silver Bridge Memorial

The Silver Bridge was built in 1928 as a toll bridge by the Gallia Bridge Company. On December 15, 1967, it collapsed killing 46 people. Two bodies, a woman and a child, were never recovered. Their names are engraved on the top beam of the new bridge.

Gallipolis, OH Historic Bridges


Cora Mill

Orginally built in 1835, Cora Mill is the last of 13

Gallipolis, OH Pioneer History

Things to do near Gallipolis, OH

Hampton Inn & Suites Chillicothe

A 5-minute drive from downtown Chillico, this country-accented hotel is 5.4 miles from the Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre at...

Tycoon Lake

The lake and surrounding area has been stocked with largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, and deer, with lesser numbers ...

Crystal Springs Golf Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1 days...

Silver Bridge Memorial

The Silver Bridge was built in 1928 as a toll bridge by the Gallia Bridge Company. On December 15, 1967, it collapsed killing...

Bagpipe Farm

Bagpipe Farm is a 250 acre tree farm located minutes away from the city of Cambridge, Salt Fork State Park, and the intersect...