Barn Quilt Locations
3660 State Route 245, West Liberty
Barn Owners: Mark and Lori Dowden
Quilt Square: "Ohio Star Variation"
Sponsors: The Dowden Family
The Dowdens have only owned this barn for since 2007. It was previously in the Harley and Bertha King family for many years. A sign on the front of the barn says "Glady Creek 1912". The Kings used the barn for pigs and milking cows. It is now used to house farm machinery, straw, and 4-H animals.
The original wood framed and wood sided barn has been covered with metal siding.
Lori Dowden selected the Ohio Star quilt block from a quilt she won in the Ohio Cattle Women's Association quilt auction raffle. The quilt she won was made and donated by Margaret Hager.
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