Some shots of the view that inspired our state seal:

 

 

The view can be seen on the grounds of the Adena Mansion in Chillicothe.  There's a plaque at the magical spot, with a view that indicates someone hasn't pruned the trees in quite some time:

 

 

The text:

 

OHIO COAT OF ARMS

 

This view of Mount Logan is said to have inspired the design of the coat of arms of the state of Ohio.  Tradition relates that Thomas Worthington, one of Ohio's first two U.S. senators; Edward Tiffin, first governor; and William Creighton, first Ohio secretary of state, after an allnight party at Worthington's home, watched the sun rise over Mount Logan from near this spot.  The sight impressed the leaders of the new state so profoundly that in 1803 a coat of arms was provided by law incorporating a basic motif of a demi-sun in splendor rising above a mountain.  The sun represents the new state, the sheaf of wheat signifies agriculture and the bundle of 17 arrows denotes the fact that Ohio was the 17th state admitted to the Union.

The Great Seal is composed of the coat of arms with the encircling inscription, The Great Seal of the State of Ohio, and is reserved for official use by the governor.

 

THE OHIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY 1967

 

 

So, step back a touch, and we're in business:

 

 

 

Mt. Logan and what, maybe Mt. Ives?  Anyone?

 

 

 

And I believe these are what ColDay called "the Three Sisters":

 

 

 

Here's the view from this spot back to the Adena Mansion:

 

 

 

Very pretty grounds:

 

 

 

...and one more of Mt. Logan:

 

 

 

A word of advice for anyone interested in visiting Chillicothe - don't rely on the sign-posting abilities of Chillicothians.  The only way I found my way to the Adena Mansion was through ColDayMan giving a cell-phone assist, and then good short-term memory of a grocery store clerk's rather involved directions...there is a visitor's center in Chillicothe, though I'd suggest making sure you have directions to it before you head out...oh, and while there is a $7 fee to tour the Adena Mansion, just going to the Great Seal view is free.

 

Anyway, I definitely want to go back in the morning, maybe try to catch the view at sunrise...maybe some day...by the way, I took 28 there from Cincinnati, and wow, that was a very pretty drive...

 

What a view!

Most brutal trail in the state is located here. The 2 mile trail up Mt. Sugarloaf (don't let the name fool you) goes up 500 ft in less than a 1/4 mile. You think you must have finally reached the top, but then you find out, no you're not even close. might be the only trail with a warning that you better be in really good shape if you're going to tackle it. Same goes your horse if you're riding one.

Do you get a view for all your efforts?

Too many trees/brush in the way. :( I think there's supposed to be a viewing area, but we didn't see any trail branch off. That and we were too pooped to really look. Fall would probably be better since there wouldn't be as many leaves in the way.

Wonderful shots!!!

Next time crop FedEx out... ;)

 

Looks like a fun time, I hope you made it downtown.

mt. logan, i think that's named for my people

Almost impressive as the town of Logan.

Very nice.