JOHNNY APPLESEED MUSEUM

URBANA, OH

Total Solar Eclipse - April 8, 2024 Totality! Only the sun's corona is visible. Down here on the ground it appears like nighttime, and the temperature has cooled. One of us even put on a sweater due to the chill! This and the other pics were taken in Urbana, Ohio, at Freshwater Farms. It's a fish hatchery - but they also hosted an eclipse festival! #TotalEclipse2024
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The Johnny Appleseed Museum in Urbana, Ohio is a tribute to the man who became a folklore legend for planting apple trees across the United States. The museum is housed in a two-story brick building on the grounds of Urbana University, which was once the site of the Urbana Seminary where Johnny Appleseed studied.

The museum features exhibits on the life and legacy of Johnny Appleseed, including artifacts such as his cooking pot, leather wallet, and even a lock of his hair. Visitors can also see a replica of the log cabin where Johnny Appleseed lived, complete with period furnishings and tools.

In addition to the Johnny Appleseed exhibits, the museum also houses a collection of historical artifacts from Champaign County, Ohio. These exhibits include Native American artifacts, Civil War memorabilia, and items from the early days of Urbana.

The museum is open to the public year-round, with guided tours available for groups. Visitors can also purchase Johnny Appleseed memorabilia and souvenirs in the gift shop. Overall, the Johnny Appleseed Museum is a fascinating destination for history buffs and anyone interested in learning more about the life of one of America's most beloved folk heroes.

JOHNNY APPLESEED MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in URBANA OH. US MID #8403901299

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Total Solar Eclipse - April 8, 2024 Totality! Only the sun's corona is visible. Down here on the ground it appears like nighttime, and the temperature has cooled. One of us even put on a sweater due to the chill! This and the other pics were taken in Urbana, Ohio, at Freshwater Farms. It's a fish hatchery - but they also hosted an eclipse festival! #TotalEclipse2024
Campbell Hill From the onsite historical marker: "CAMPBELL HILL The Highest Point in Ohio. Campbell Hill is named for Charles D. Campbell of Bellefontaine, who owned this land from 1896 to 1937. A marble stone marker atop the hill set in 1900 by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey marks it as the highest point in Ohio at an elevation of 1549.09 feet. In 1951, the federal government established the 664th Aircraft Control and Warning (AC&W) Squadron here as part of the North American Air Defense Command (NORAD). Its military and civilian operators used sophisticated radar and computer equipment to locate and identify aircraft as friendly or suspicious, and relayed information to a central site in Battle Creek, Michigan. This Cold War site operated until 1969. It was converted to civilian use as a vocational education center in 1974." See More: <a href="https://www.howderfamily.com/travel/index.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Howder Travel Adventures</a>
Campbell Hill From the onsite historical marker: "CAMPBELL HILL The Highest Point in Ohio. Campbell Hill is named for Charles D. Campbell of Bellefontaine, who owned this land from 1896 to 1937. A marble stone marker atop the hill set in 1900 by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey marks it as the highest point in Ohio at an elevation of 1549.09 feet. In 1951, the federal government established the 664th Aircraft Control and Warning (AC&W) Squadron here as part of the North American Air Defense Command (NORAD). Its military and civilian operators used sophisticated radar and computer equipment to locate and identify aircraft as friendly or suspicious, and relayed information to a central site in Battle Creek, Michigan. This Cold War site operated until 1969. It was converted to civilian use as a vocational education center in 1974." See More: <a href="https://www.howderfamily.com/travel/index.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Howder Travel Adventures</a>
North Lewisburg Covered Bridge From the Visit Union County Ohio website: "This new bridge has a modified Pratt truss with substructures built out of the creek at a cost of $1.6 million. This is the original site of the Pottersburg Bridge. When the one lane Pottersburg Bridge could no longer handle the growing volume of traffic, it was decided to move the Pottersburg Bridge to a nearby multi-purpose trail. Once the original bridge was safely moved, it was promptly replaced with this modern covered bridge." Year of Construction: 2006. See More: <a href="https://www.howderfamily.com/travel/index.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Howder Travel Adventures</a> See More: <a href="https://www.howderfamily.com/travel/index.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Howder Travel Adventures</a>
Pottersburg Bridge The Pottersburg Covered Bridge is located in Union County, Ohio near the town of North Lewisburg. From the onsite historical sign: "The Pottersburg Bridge, sometimes called the Upper Darby Bridge, was designed and constructed by Reuben Partridge in 1868. Originally located on North Lewisburg Road spanning the Big Darby Creek, the bridge was moved to this North Lewisburg Trail location in 2006 and renovated by Union County Engineer Steve A. Stolte to preserve its 1930s appearance. Its windows with awnings are not original, having been added prior to the 1930s. The steel rods were likely added in 1949. Partridge was a prolific bridge builder, having built more than 100 bridges in Union and surrounding counties. Most of his bridges were built with wood and covered, but a few were constructed with iron." See More: <a href="https://www.howderfamily.com/travel/index.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Howder Travel Adventures</a>
Pottersburg Bridge The Pottersburg Covered Bridge is located in Union County, Ohio near the town of North Lewisburg. From the onsite historical sign: "The Pottersburg Bridge, sometimes called the Upper Darby Bridge, was designed and constructed by Reuben Partridge in 1868. Originally located on North Lewisburg Road spanning the Big Darby Creek, the bridge was moved to this North Lewisburg Trail location in 2006 and renovated by Union County Engineer Steve A. Stolte to preserve its 1930s appearance. Its windows with awnings are not original, having been added prior to the 1930s. The steel rods were likely added in 1949. Partridge was a prolific bridge builder, having built more than 100 bridges in Union and surrounding counties. Most of his bridges were built with wood and covered, but a few were constructed with iron." See More: <a href="https://www.howderfamily.com/travel/index.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Howder Travel Adventures</a>
Spain Creek Covered Bridge The Spain Creek Covered Bridge is located in Union County, Ohio near the town of North Lewisburg. From the onsite historical sign: "The Spain Creek Covered Bridge was designed and constructed by Reuben Partridge in the 1870s. Partridge began his bridge building career in 1866. At a length of 64 feet, the bridge is the smallest of Union County's historic covered bridges. Spain Creek flows under the bridge to its nearby confluence with Big Darby Creek. The Spain Creek Bridge is one of five remaining covered bridges designed by Partridge. Four of them are in Union County while one is in Franklin County. The windows and awnings are not original, having been added prior to the 1930s. The bridge was rehabilitated in 1988 by constructing a bridge inside the covered bridge. The large wood girders and wood floor panels carry today's traffic load. The old wood trusses currently carry only their own weight as well as the weight of the roof and siding." See More: <a href="https://www.howderfamily.com/travel/index.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Howder Travel Adventures</a>
Champaign Aviation Museum From Wikipedia: "The Champaign Aviation Museum is an aviation museum in Urbana, Ohio. It is situated on the north end of Grimes Field municipal airport, roughly a mile from central Urbana. The museum is known primarily for its ongoing restoration of a B-17 Flying Fortress to flying condition." See More: <a href="https://www.howderfamily.com/travel/index.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Howder Travel Adventures</a>
Champaign Aviation Museum From Wikipedia: "The Champaign Aviation Museum is an aviation museum in Urbana, Ohio. It is situated on the north end of Grimes Field municipal airport, roughly a mile from central Urbana. The museum is known primarily for its ongoing restoration of a B-17 Flying Fortress to flying condition." See More: <a href="https://www.howderfamily.com/travel/index.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Howder Travel Adventures</a>
Champaign Aviation Museum From Wikipedia: "The Champaign Aviation Museum is an aviation museum in Urbana, Ohio. It is situated on the north end of Grimes Field municipal airport, roughly a mile from central Urbana. The museum is known primarily for its ongoing restoration of a B-17 Flying Fortress to flying condition." See More: <a href="https://www.howderfamily.com/travel/index.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Howder Travel Adventures</a>
Champaign Aviation Museum From Wikipedia: "The Champaign Aviation Museum is an aviation museum in Urbana, Ohio. It is situated on the north end of Grimes Field municipal airport, roughly a mile from central Urbana. The museum is known primarily for its ongoing restoration of a B-17 Flying Fortress to flying condition." See More: <a href="https://www.howderfamily.com/travel/index.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Howder Travel Adventures</a>
Pottersburg Bridge The Pottersburg Covered Bridge is located in Union County, Ohio near the town of North Lewisburg. From the onsite historical sign: "The Pottersburg Bridge, sometimes called the Upper Darby Bridge, was designed and constructed by Reuben Partridge in 1868. Originally located on North Lewisburg Road spanning the Big Darby Creek, the bridge was moved to this North Lewisburg Trail location in 2006 and renovated by Union County Engineer Steve A. Stolte to preserve its 1930s appearance. Its windows with awnings are not original, having been added prior to the 1930s. The steel rods were likely added in 1949. Partridge was a prolific bridge builder, having built more than 100 bridges in Union and surrounding counties. Most of his bridges were built with wood and covered, but a few were constructed with iron." See More: <a href="https://www.howderfamily.com/travel/index.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Howder Travel Adventures</a>

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JOHNNY APPLESEED FOUNDATION
579 COLLEGE WAY
URBANA
OH
43078-2091

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MID # 8403901299
Name JOHNNY APPLESEED FOUNDATION
Alternate Name JOHNNY APPLESEED MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 383649357
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 40.103957, -83.762096
CODES FIPS State Code: 39
FIPS County Code: 021
US Census Tract: 010600
US Census Block: 3034