Barn Quilt Locations
259 State Route 507, West Liberty
Barn Owners: John and Sandy Detwiler
Quilt Square: "Detwiler Star"
Sponsors: Heritage Cooperative
This barn still has it's original slate roof. It was built in the late 1800's. The Detwiler farm has been family owned since 1932 through four generations. The barn was used for milking dairy from 1940 until 1988. A milking parlor was added in 1960.
The square selected is an Ohio Star variation named the Detwiler Star. It uses only wine and white colors for a dramatic effect.
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