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Sandusky County is alive with history and with our rich history and heritage, the Sandusky County Convention & Visitors Bureau has launched ourHistoric Barn Mural Trail all across Sandusky County.
These beautiful murals were made possible from the multiple corporate and private donors who have partnered with us to make it all possible.our barn trail is growing each year as we secure barn locations and design a historical scene to paint on each barn. Most of the Sandusky County Barn Murals were designed by David Thornbury, a graphic designer/marketing director for the SCCVB. Our first barn was painted just prior to 2003 to commemorate Ohio's Bicentennial.  Our newest barn was secured in 2019 and was designed to commemorate Sandusky County's Bicentennial.

Driving the Barn Tour Trail, What to Know.

The Sandusky County Historic Barn Mural Driving Trail is just under 40 miles and takes about an hour to travel from start to finish.   The trail takes you throughout Sandusky County winding along rural country roads that provide breathtaking country landscapes to take in along the way.  When driving the trail please be aware to observe local traffic safety laws as well as to respect the property owners by not tresspassing on private property without permission.   These barns are meant to be enjoyed in passing and we hope that along the way you stumble upon one of our local restaurants or downtown districts to take in a little smalltown shopping.  Our communities are all safe, welcoming and we look forward to seeing you along the trail!
 

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LOCATION #1
Driving Tour Directions Start:  Sandusky County Fairgrounds, use North Street entrance, drive to rear of the fairgrounds.   
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 Historic Barn - Ohio Bicentennial Barn    (Click Start for Google Maps Turn by Turn) 
Sandusky County Fairgrounds, 901 Rawson Avenue
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Painted prior to 2003 to commemorate the Ohio Bicentennial, this was the first of the county’s historic barn murals painted by Scott Hagan, “The Barn Artist.  This barn is located on the south side of the Sandusky County Fairgrounds and can be seen most days during the daylight hours. Gates open most days unless the grounds are closed for an event.  Condition of the mural is weathered and may be repainted in the near future. 

 (Click Barn Photo for Google Maps Turn by Turn Directions to this Mural) 
Ohio Bicentennial Barn
CONTINUING TO BARN #2: 
TURN LEFT onto North Street exiting the Fairgrounds (North Street Entrance) and proceed to stoplight (Right Turn Lane) at the intersection of North Street and Rawson Avenue (SR 53). TURN RIGHT at the light and continue on (SR 53) to (US 20) West towards Toledo Highways ramp, TURN LEFT.  Continue on (US 20) West, stay to the right at the split with (US 6, SR 53) South.  Just past mile marker 19 and (CR 106) you will see the barn to your right.   Time from Start: 8 Minutes, 6 Miles.    
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 Historic Barn - Sandusky County Bicentennial Barn   (Click Go for Turn by Turn) 
4246 West State Route 20
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Scheduled to be completed in the spring of 2019, this proposed Sandusky County Bicentennial barn mural is being painted just before we officially celebrate our county’s bicentennial in 2020.  The barn will be painted by Scott Hagan, “The Barn Artist.  This barn is located on State Route 20 West and can be seen from east and westbound traffic since the barn will have a mural on both sides.  This barn is our latest addition to our trail and is a double sided mural, one side was sponsored by the Terra College Foundation and the other was sponsored by Terra State Community College.
 (Click Barn Photo for Google Maps Turn by Turn Directions to this Mural) 
Bicentennial Barn Terra Sponsorship
CONTINUING TO BARN #​3: 
Continue on (US 20) West towards Woodville/Toledo for 8.4 miles and just past the 4 mile marker, you will see the barn to your right. Immediately after passing the barn, prepare to TURN LEFT in .6 miles on Anderson Road (CR 32). Time from Start: 17 Minutes, 14.4 Miles. 
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 Historic Barn - Astronaut Tom Henricks Barn     (Click Go for Turn by Turn) 
770 East Main Street, 
Woodville, Ohio 43469
Completed in the spring of 2018, this barn was designed and dedicated to honor four time NASA shuttle astronaut Colonel Tom Henricks, a Woodville, Ohio native. The barn was painted by Scott Hagan, “The Barn Artist.  This barn is located on State Route 20 east of Woodville and can be seen when traveling in the westbound lane. This barn was sponsored by Martin Marietta.
 (Click Barn Photo for Google Maps Turn by Turn Directions to this Mural) 
Henricks Barn
CONTINUING TO BARN #​4: 
After turning, CONTINUE on Anderson Road (CR 32) for approximately 5 miles to the stop sign at the intersection of (SR 600) and Anderson Road (CR 32). CONTINUE straight on Anderson Road (CR 32) and the barn is immediately to your right and should be visible from the intersection. Time from Start: 22 Minutes, 19.4 Miles.
 
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 Historic Barn - 9/11 - PSSM Barn (Click Go for Turn by Turn)
1524 County Road 32 
Gibsonburg, Ohio 43431
Completed in September of 2017, this barn was designed and dedicated to honor two Sandusky County Residents that died on 9/11.  There is also an element to honor the Public Safety Service men and women who risk their lives to keep us safe. The barn was painted by Scott Hagan, “The Barn Artist.  This barn is located County Road 32 (Anderson Rd).  Barn was sponsored by an anonymous donor.
(Click Barn Photo for Google Maps Turn by Turn Directions to this Mural) 
911 Barn

CONTINUING TO BARN #​​5: 
CONTINUE on Anderson Road (CR 32) for approximately 2.8 miles to the stop sign at the intersection of (US 6) and Anderson Road (CR 32). TURN LEFT and follow (US 6) East 9.8 miles to the stop light at the intersection of (SR 53) and TURN LEFT continuing on (SR 53 & US 6) 1.3 miles and TURN RIGHT on  Muskellunge Road, just past the round-about. At the stop sign at the intersection of West State Street and Muskellunge, CONTINUE straight through the intersection. Muskellunge becomes Christy Road,  barn will be on the hillside to your left, just after the sharp left curve. Time from Start: 42 Minutes, 35 Miles.
 
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 Historic Barn - Battle of Fort Stephenson Barn (Click Go for Turn by Turn)
2000 Christy Road 
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Completed in September of 2017, this barn was designed to commemorate and depict the historic battle that took place in what is now Fremont during the War of 1812.  The battle against the invading British was won by Major George Croghan with the help of his trusty cannon “Old Betsy” that can be seen in this mural design.  The barn was painted by Scott Hagan, “The Barn Artist.  This barn is located on Christy Road and was sponsored by Fremont Federal Credit Union.
(Click Barn Photo for Google Maps Turn by Turn Directions to this Mural) 
Fort Stephenson

CONTINUING TO BARN #​​​6: 
CONTINUE on Christy Road for approximately 1 mile to the stop sign at the intersection of (SR 19) and Christy Road, TURN LEFT and follow (SR 19) North 2.2 miles and TURN RIGHT on Zienta-Horn Road, just after passing under the Ohio Turnpike overpass. CONTINUE on Zienta-Horn Road for .6 miles and TURN RIGHT on  Fangboner Road. Shortly after you turn, you will see the barn directly in front of you from a distance. Continue on Fangboner Road passing over the overpass over the Ohio Turnpike, barn is to your left. Time from Start: 49 Minutes, 39.7 Miles.
 
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 Historic Barn - Rutherford B. Hayes Barn (Click Go for Turn by Turn)
3265 Fangboner Road
Fremont, Ohio 43420
Completed in late 2015, the Rutherford B. Hayes barn was painted to commemorate our 19th President’s entrepreneurial spirit.  A quote taken directly from the diary of Hayes is painted on the side of the barn, “The Bold Enterprises are the Successful Ones.”  The barn was painted by Scott Hagan, “The Barn Artist.  The mural faces north, toward the turnpike just east of the Fangboner Road overpass and was sponsored by the Ohio History Connection and the Ohio Turnpike Commission.
(Click Barn Photo for Google Maps Turn by Turn Directions to this Mural) 
Hayes Barn  
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  • Getting Started:
    We highly recommend that you stop at the Sandusky County Convention & Visitors Bureau to pick up our Trail maps.  Our office just happens to be located just across the street from the Fairgrounds where the first barn is located.  We are open Monday - Friday 8-4 p.m. 

  • Thank you to our Sponsors:
    The Sandusky County Convention & Visitors Bureau would like to thank our Historic Barn Trail Sponsors listed below.  Through their generous donations this barn mural trail was made possible. 
    Terra
    Terra Foundation
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