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Granville, Ohio--The Jewel of Central Ohio
Granville, Ohio is a little jewel of a town smack dab in the middle of the state of Ohio. It is located in the 45th county of Ohio—Licking County (so named for all of the salt licks that were prevalent in the early 1800s). Located only 30 minutes east of Columbus, Granville is all about history, beautiful and elegant historical buildings, friendly people….. and it’s also home to and all about Denison University, a highly-rated private liberal arts college that has its own long history. Granville was settled in 1805 by people who migrated from the town of Granville, Massachusetts. It was and has remained mostly an affluent, educated group of people who think there is no place on earth as special as it is. Nestled in the scenic, rolling hills of central Ohio, Granville has an amazing number of places on the National Register of Historic Places. For its size, Granville has more appealing inns, restaurants, and culture than just about any place I know. This is due in part to the university, but also due to the people who, through the history of its existence, have taken great care to keep it so near to what it was originally. Granville is a destination, not a drive-through. People from all over the United States visit Granville each year, especially in the summer months when the flowers and trees make it a visual paradise. Of particular interest to visitors are The Granville Inn and The Buxton Inn, as well as the campus of Denison. The Buxton Inn itself is probably the most famous location in Granville, for two reasons. First of all, The Buxton Inn is Ohio’s oldest continuously operating inn in the state (since 1812). Secondly, The Buxton Inn is famous for its “ghostly encounters” that have delighted people for decades. The Granville Inn is not quite as old as The Buxton Inn, but its elegance and fine cuisine has also delighted guests since the early 1900s. And Denison University has some famous alumni. You know them as Hal Holbrook, John Davidson, Michael Eisner (of Disney fame), Senator Richard Lugar, Bobby Rahal, and most recently—Jennifer Garner. Driving down the “main drag” – BROADWAY – is an enchanting experience. The wide street (with its beautiful flora and fauna in the islands) and amazing structures will delight just about all of your senses. Starting at the east end of the village, and walking or driving west, one of the sights you will first encounter is a world class golf course on the right that belongs on a picture postcard with its willow trees, greens of velvet, and babbling streams. There are bed and breakfast inns, a meeting place called “The Town House” and then The Granville Inn on the right and The Buxton Inn on the left, right across the street. Continuing west, you will see one of the 3 museums, The Robbins Hunter Museum, a 19th-century structure sporting the Greek Revival architecture. In the next block is the “business block” which is the hub of downtown activity all in one block. Also in this block is the 2nd of the museums—the Granville Historical Society Museum plus retail shops, galleries, restaurants and an antique shop here and there. Next you’ll see the 4 corners and the 4 corner churches, with each church having their own chronicles. At this intersection, just down the street to the left is the 3rd museum, The Robinson Lifestyle Museum, known for its amusing antique undergarment style show and for its beautiful gardens. After the churches, you will encounter the magnificent home to the President of Denison University, Monomoy House, followed by many historic campus buildings as well as all of the historical homes along Broadway. Even though this is only about a one to two mile stretch altogether, you will see more history and beauty in this short distance than you can see in many other whole towns put together. It is important to note here, too, that this is just a small section of the main street in the town. The village has many other important historical sites and structures, including the “Old Colony Burial Ground” that dates way back into the 1700s. On the northern outskirts of the village is an extremely historical building. Known as “Bancroft House,” it is now owned by the university, but during the civil war it was a respite station for slaves traveling the underground railway. Just to the east of Granville is nearby Newark (the county seat of Licking County) and this entire area has major Native American history. The Great Circle Earthworks are located just minutes from Granville (about 10) and were built by the Hopewell culture approximately 2000 years ago. Used as a vast ceremonial center by its builders, the circle is nearly 1200 feet in diameter. The Great Circle is the largest system of connected geometric earthworks built anywhere in the world. Yes, Granville, Ohio is a little jewel and it sparkles year after year, brighter and brighter, in this hurried and tear-it-down-build-a-new-one world of today.
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In addition to being an artist, I am a freelance writer and find that diversity in my writing assignments as well as doing the research for the articles is a rewarding way to spend my time. Not only does it build upon my own knowledge base, it also gives me a newer awareness or broader viewpoint about topics which I may have shunned, therefore providing me with an acceptance or tolerance of all people and their ideas.
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