Barn Quilt Locations
5635 St Rt 54 Mechanicsburg
Barn Owners: Jim and Nancy Virts
Quilt Square: "Liberty Star"
Sponsors: Citizens National Bank, Security National Bank
The barn was built circa 1900. Charles Virts purchased the farm in 1904. Charles came to Ohio from Virginia by train, getting off at Catawba Station. Three generations were born and raised in the home.
In 1998, the hay mow was removed and a large overhead door was installed to allow storage of modern equipment. Red metal siding was added as the old wood would no longer hold paint.
Fast Facts
Champaign County is conveniently nestled in the heart of west central Ohio.
- Established in 1805
- 30 miles from Columbus or Dayton; 10 miles from Springfield
- Serviced by U.S. Routes 68 and 36; within 15 miles of Interstates 70 and 75
- Blend of service, retail, manufacturing and agricultural businesses
- Miles of bike trails, hiking trails, rivers and wooded area wind its way through the county
- Population approximately 39,800; 428 square miles
- Quaint shopping, dining and art/antique shops
- Home to Warren Grimes the "father of aviation lighting"
- Well-known Champaign Countians include: William Saxbe, Clancy Brown, Johnny Appleseed and A.B. Graham
- Airport: Grimes Field (General Aviation)
- Home to Urbana University
- Destinations: Simon Kenton recreation trails, Cedar Bog, Ohio Caverns, Johnny Appleseed Museum, Mad River, Champaign County Fairgrounds, Kiser Lake State Park