Star Block Quilt Barn

The Adventure…

This pattern is fashioned after the traditional Star brick paving block which was made by the Nelsonville Brick Company from 1880 to 1937. The Nelsonville Brick Co. was known for making the "king of all bricks" - the Nelsonville Paver, the Hocking Paver, the Star Sidewalk brick, and several others. The barn is location at Robbins Crossing Living History Site at Hocking College in Nelsonville. The project was sponsored by Hocking College and the block was painted by the Artisans of Nelsonville Public Square Art Distirict.

 

Learn More…

Athens County Visitors Bureau
667 East State Street
Athens, OH 45701

800.878.9767
740.592.1819

Website: Athens County Quilt Barns

E-Mail: info@athensohio.com

 

Getting There’s Half the Adventure…

This barn is located right along US Route 33 just at as you are coming into Nelsonville form Athens.

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Nearby Adventures…

Art & Culture
Nelsonville Historic Square Arts District –Athens, Athens County
Stuart's Opera House – Nelsonville, Athens County
Kennedy Museum of Art – Athens, Athens County
Ohio University's Performing Arts Series – Athens, Athens County
Passion Works Studio – Athens, Athens County
The Art Barn – New Plymouth, Vinton County
Fur Peace Ranch – Pomeroy, Meigs County

Historic Sites & Places
Robbins Crossing – Nelsonville, Athens County
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway and Museum – Nelsonville, Athens County
Hope Furnace – Lake Hope State Park, Vinton County

Parks, Forests, & Outdoor Activities
Wayne National Forest – Athens County
Strouds Run State Park – Athens County
The Hockhocking Adena Bikeway – Athens County
Burr Oak State Park – Athens County
Buckeye Trail (New Straitsville Section) – Athens County
Trimble Wildlife Area – Athens County
Desonier State Nature Preserve – Athens County
Fox Lake Wildlife Area – Athens County
Zaleski State Forest – Vinton County
Lake Hope State Park – Vinton County
Waterloo Wildlife Area – Athens County

 

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