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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.
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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. |
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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. |
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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. | |
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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. | |
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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
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