Yoctangee Park has been a busy place for summer, but the season coming to a close, join Kevin Coleman on a walking tour of some of its history. And since I’m also a news reporter, I’ll share more of the story* of the evolving plans that were unveiled recently.

Meet at the gazebo to learn about the sulphur well under it, the eagles on the bandstand, the park lake and its outlet through a stone arch, the throwaway glass bottles under the park entrance, the industries that overlooked the former river channel, the famous baseball game at diamond Number One, flooded cannons, the story of Memorial Hall & Armory and its monuments, and hints of the Pump House’s watery history.

Two choices on Sunday, September 8th, 2024: a cool morning tour from 10 to about 11:30am, and then an afternoon tour to prep you for a downtown dinner from 2 to about 3:30pm.

It’s $10 for adults, $5 for students, and $15 for families (three to six family members including children). Pay “at the door” at the with cash or check.

Contact me at ihs@horizonview.net, phone 740 / 775-4036 or 740 / 771-8574, or message from this Facebook page. The forecast looks good, but if the weather is inclement, the tour will be rescheduled and those who have contacted me will be notified.

Search my Facebook pages for photos of the park and teases about past park tours.

* https://www.sciotopost.com/plans-for-chillicothes-yoctangee-park-evolving-rapidly-in-short-timeframe/