Explore Chillicothe

Canal Bridge

This is a late 1800s view of a pedestrian bridge crossing the Ohio & Erie Canal at this very spot on Water Street.

Canal Mural

This mural at Second and Mulberry Streets pays homage to the city's canal past. The canal came into town from the north (Ohio 104), turned and ran east beside Water Street, then turned south with Mulberry Street. After crossing Main Street it veered off to the southeast.

Canal Warehouse

The Canal Warehouse, built in 1830 along the Ohio and Erie Canal, is a historic three-story brick building with an ornate gabled roof and large dormers. These dormers were designed to allow longshoremen to efficiently move goods in and out of the third floor, making it a vital hub for canal-based trade.

Chillicothe Gazette

The Chillicothe Gazette building was built in 1940. It is designed to replicate the original statehouse that was built when Chillicothe became the first capital of Ohio.

Chillicothe Greetings Mural

This vibrant, postcard-style mural is displayed on the Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce's building at 45 East Main Street. Crafted by Marco Chavez, owner and graphic designer of Square Ghost Creative, the mural incorporates iconic and historic locations from the area within the letters of "Chillicothe," highlighting Ohio's first capital! Chavez completed the installation on August 9, 2025.