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By traveling this 39-mile route through the county, you will see recreational, cultural, archaeological, and natural sites along the way and travel over much of the old route the drovers did when livestock was droved from the frontier to Baltimore, MD a century and a half ago.
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Have you ever wondered how the early drovers managed to feed their animals on a three hundred mile trip to market and not “walk the fat off ‘em” (They actually gained weight on the way). The droving of the early 1800’s lasted for three quarters of a century through eastern Ohio.
Now it is home to RJ Ranch & Riding Center. Built in the early 1800’s, the house sits on 88 acres of pasture, hay fields and woods. There are at least 7 springs and a stream that pass through it.
The Drovers' Trail Scenic Byway is located in Belmont County, following State Route 800 between Hendrysburg and Barnesville and State Route 147 from Barnesville to Bellaire. It consists of beautiful scenic vistas and features historic homes, architecture and sites located on the 37-mile stretch of road.
The Drovers' Trail Scenic Byway is located in Belmont County, following State Route 800 between Hendrysburg and Barnesville and State Route 147 from Barnesville to Bellaire. It consists of beautiful scenic vistas and features historic homes, architecture, and sites on the 37-mile stretch of road.
It consists of beautiful scenic vistas and features historic homes, architecture and sites located on the 37-mile stretch of road. This byway connects two other Scenic Byways (the Historic National Road and the Ohio River Scenic Byway) and has a long history in transportation.
Sprawling farmlands and the occasional farmhouse surround this curvy two-lane byway, creating a tranquil picture of southeastern Ohio. In autumn, leafy maples and walnut trees blaze with fiery hues, brushing the serene landscape with a stroke of vibrant color.
