Barn Quilt Locations
92 State Route 559, Woodstock
Barn Owners: Thomas and Eva Carey
Quilt Square: "Underground Railroad"
Sponsors: Eva Carey Realty
Lazy Man's Rest was one of the few documented sites of the Underground Railroad. The basement has a false wall, which is still intact, that hid the slaves. The barn was purchased in 1930 by Tom's grandparents, John and Laura Nance.
The Careys chose "Underground Railroad" for their quilt square because of the history of the farm being an underground railroad stop.
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