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  • Flushing

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    Flushing is a village in Belmont County Flushing was platted in 1813. The village was incorporated in 1849. Fun Facts Cy Young was involved with the old timers’ organization in the area. Fun Facts Area Land: 0.61 square miles (1.58 km2) Elevation 1,283 ft. (391 m) Population 879

  • Bethesda

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    The Village is located in in the western portion of Belmont County and is home to approximately 1400 residents. In town there is the Epworth Park which hosts the Chautauqua Days Festival in July. Fun Facts Bethesda has had three names: Burrs Mills, Fairmount, and Bethesda. When the railroad reached the village in 1852, the…

  • Sheriff’s Residence Museum

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    This 1880’s former Sheriff’s Residence is a museum to the county. Once housing each sheriff and his family, it is now home to artifacts and pictures telling the history of the many communities throughout Belmont County. View historical items, photos, and documents from different communities in Belmont County; learn about the development of our towns…

  • Yorkville

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    Yorkville is a village in Belmont and Jefferson counties. The village lies within two Metropolitan Statistical Areas; the Belmont County portion is part of the Wheeling, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the Jefferson County portion of the village is part of the Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. Fun Facts A post office called Yorkville was…

  • Underground Railroad Museum

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    Features an extensive collection of publications, books, memorabilia and other articles. The exhibits portray what is known about slavery and the underground railroad in Ohio, and presents an understanding of the culture in the 1800’s. Open by appointment. Donations appreciated. Location 121 High Street Flushing, OH 43977 740-968-2080 or 740-968-6113 curator@ugrrf.org rozz820@frontier.com

  • Bellaire

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    Bellaire is a village in Belmont County along the Ohio River. Wheeling, West Virginia is across the river to the east. The first big boost for growth came with the construction of the Central Ohio Railway in 1853, later absorbed by the Baltimore and Ohio, and the Stone Viaduct Bridge (opened in 1871) that carried…

  • 1828 Blaine Bridge

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    Enjoy your walk on Ohio’s Official Bicentennial Bridge… Ohio’s oldest bridge. Begin your reading both sides of the historical marker to understand the significance of the site, the area, and the extraordinary artifact you are about to walk upon. Then enjoy some points of interest as you put your feet in the footsteps of history……