Guernsey County, located in the Appalachian foothills, was first formed and organized in 1810 from portions of Muskingum and Belmont counties. It lost some land area during the formation of neighboring counties until it reached its present boundaries in 1851.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 528 square miles (1,370km2), of which 522 square miles (1,350km2) is land and 6.0 square miles (16km2) (1.1%) is water.
Birmingham Motors was a United States based automobile company. Organized in 1920, it was tentatively in business only from 1921 through 1923.
The Birmingham offered a number of unusual features, including a type of swing axle suspension and exterior finishes of DuPont Fabrikoid instead of paint.
Failure to generate capital for factory investment hobbled Birmingham. A political scandal involving the mayor of Jamestown, New York who was the company's titular President resulted in Birmingham Motors going out of business. Only about 50 Birmingham autos were built; none are known to have survived to the 21st century.
Until 1832, excepting for the single year 1275, Birmingham was only represented in Parliament as part of the county constituency of Warwickshire.
It became a Parliamentary borough in its own right following the passage of the 1832 Reform Act and remained a single constituency electing two members of parliament until it was divided in 1885.
The 1832 Reform Act introduced a uniform borough franchise on top of ancient franchise rights in existing Parliamentary boroughs: (see the Unreformed House of Commons for a list of the different franchises in each borough). As new boroughs, like Birmingham, had no ancient franchise holders only the new franchise rules applied to them.
Seymour explains that:-
This occupation franchise was the characteristic of the borough franchise after 1832. As ownership furnished the ordinary qualification for franchise in the counties, so in the boroughs, occupation, actual or constructive, was the basis of the suffrage. While however, in the counties no provision was made for ascertaining the true value or bona fide rent which was to qualify for the franchise; in the boroughs, assessment to the taxes was embodied with the condition of value, and actual payment was super-added. There was another difference between the character of the county and borough franchises, as determined by the Reform Act. In the latter no claimant could be registered as a voter if he had received parochial relief within the past twelve months; in the counties, no disqualification was attached to the receipt of poor-relief. ...
Fishing in Guernsey offers a large range of species available to catch which will involve many different styles of fishing to adopt and learn to become successful.
Most common fish caught off the Bailiwick shores are:
St Peter Port Breakwater - (Location of 8 Bailiwick Records (Angler Fish, Couchs Sea Bream, Lesser Spotted Dogfish, Flounder, Smooth Hound, Tadpole Fish, Whiting and Ballan Wrasse)). As the records show, the St Peter Port breakwater is good fishing for many species. Located just passed Castle Cornet in the town of St Peter Port. The breakwater is a light house on the end of a pier. It offers easy access and safe fishing although it can be a very busy site due to this facts.
The island of Guernsey (/ˈɡɜːrnzi/GURN-zee) is the largest inhabited island within both the Jurisdiction of Guernsey and the Bailiwick of Guernsey and lies to the extreme south of the English Channel, off the coast of Normandy.
The island of Guernsey is divided into ten parishes.
Etymology
The name "Guernsey", as well as that of neighbouring "Jersey", is of Old Norse origin. The second element of each word, "-ey", is the Old Norse for "island", while the original root, Guern(s), is of uncertain origin and meaning.
During their migration to Brittany, Britons occupied the Lenur islands (the former name of the Channel Islands) including Sarnia or Lisia (Guernsey. Travelling from the Kingdom of Gwent, Saint Sampson, later the abbot of Dol in Brittany, is credited with the introduction of Christianity to Guernsey.
The state takes its name from the Ohio River. The name originated from the Iroquois word ohi-yo’, meaning "great river" or "large creek." Partitioned from the Northwest Territory, the state was admitted to the Union as the 17th state (and the first under the Northwest Ordinance) on March 1, 1803. Ohio is historically known as the "Buckeye State" (relating to the Ohio buckeye tree, and Ohioans are also known as "Buckeyes."
This film was produced by the Guernsey County Historical Society for showing at the Ohio Local History Alliance virtual regional meeting, March 6, 2021. The meeting was to be conducted virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
published: 05 Mar 2021
A day with me in Guernsey
This is kind of a follow up to my last video. If you haven't seen it I would urge you to please check it out. I record roads for 3d mapping. I was working in beautiful Guernsey county Ohio. I wanted to bring you guys a long for a day with me in the mapping car. I hope you enjoy!
published: 26 Jun 2022
Ohio Tourism-Guernsey County
In Guernsey County, Ohio, over 6,000 acres of lake fun are waiting for you. It’s a great jumping off point for exploration that can get wilder than you might expect in these parts. This is where you can fuel a lifelong curiosity of an even greater outdoors and at the end of the day, relax knowing your spirit can roam free another day.
Let your spirit roam free in Cambridge/Guernsey County, Ohio! Order your travel guide today at
VisitGuernseyCounty.com
published: 05 Jul 2022
Crappie Country Destinations: Cambridge Guernsey County, Ohio
published: 14 Apr 2020
Very Remote Abandoned Bridge in Birds Run, Guernsey County, Ohio, Wills Creek Bridge
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Built in 1894 by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio, the Wills Creek bridge is about 162 feet long and spans Wills Creek just southeast of Birds Run, Ohio. I’m not too sure when the bridge was closed but I believe it was still open as late as 2007. The Wrought Iron Bridge Company Plaque has been stolen but supposedly a marble abutment plaque remains although I couldn’t find it on either of my 2 trips to the bridge.
Ohio Bridge Historian David Simmons states: Quote: it's remarkable for how well preserved it is. Virtually nothing has been changed since the day it was built except, as Nathan Holth with “Histori...
published: 07 Apr 2024
A day in the life of a Guernsey County 9 -1- 1 Dispatcher
published: 28 Oct 2021
672 acres | FOR SALE IN OHIO | Guernsey County
All property details can be found here: https://www.mossyoakproperties.com/property/greenlawn-rd-672-acres-guernsey-county-guernsey-ohio/29031/
published: 24 Apr 2023
88 Counties in 88 Days: Guernsey County
The 88 Counties bus stops in Guernsey County, where one group is helping those most at risk for COVID-19.
published: 14 Sep 2020
Guernsey County Corruption
published: 14 Dec 2020
Guernsey County Murder-Suicide
Investigators are trying to piece together the clues in an apparent murder-suicide in Guernsey County involving a 5-year-old boy and his father.
This film was produced by the Guernsey County Historical Society for showing at the Ohio Local History Alliance virtual regional meeting, March 6, 2021. The me...
This film was produced by the Guernsey County Historical Society for showing at the Ohio Local History Alliance virtual regional meeting, March 6, 2021. The meeting was to be conducted virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
This film was produced by the Guernsey County Historical Society for showing at the Ohio Local History Alliance virtual regional meeting, March 6, 2021. The meeting was to be conducted virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
This is kind of a follow up to my last video. If you haven't seen it I would urge you to please check it out. I record roads for 3d mapping. I was working in be...
This is kind of a follow up to my last video. If you haven't seen it I would urge you to please check it out. I record roads for 3d mapping. I was working in beautiful Guernsey county Ohio. I wanted to bring you guys a long for a day with me in the mapping car. I hope you enjoy!
This is kind of a follow up to my last video. If you haven't seen it I would urge you to please check it out. I record roads for 3d mapping. I was working in beautiful Guernsey county Ohio. I wanted to bring you guys a long for a day with me in the mapping car. I hope you enjoy!
In Guernsey County, Ohio, over 6,000 acres of lake fun are waiting for you. It’s a great jumping off point for exploration that can get wilder than you might ex...
In Guernsey County, Ohio, over 6,000 acres of lake fun are waiting for you. It’s a great jumping off point for exploration that can get wilder than you might expect in these parts. This is where you can fuel a lifelong curiosity of an even greater outdoors and at the end of the day, relax knowing your spirit can roam free another day.
Let your spirit roam free in Cambridge/Guernsey County, Ohio! Order your travel guide today at
VisitGuernseyCounty.com
In Guernsey County, Ohio, over 6,000 acres of lake fun are waiting for you. It’s a great jumping off point for exploration that can get wilder than you might expect in these parts. This is where you can fuel a lifelong curiosity of an even greater outdoors and at the end of the day, relax knowing your spirit can roam free another day.
Let your spirit roam free in Cambridge/Guernsey County, Ohio! Order your travel guide today at
VisitGuernseyCounty.com
www.HistoryInYourOwnBackyard.com
[email protected]
812-623-5727
Built in 1894 by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio, t...
www.HistoryInYourOwnBackyard.com
[email protected]
812-623-5727
Built in 1894 by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio, the Wills Creek bridge is about 162 feet long and spans Wills Creek just southeast of Birds Run, Ohio. I’m not too sure when the bridge was closed but I believe it was still open as late as 2007. The Wrought Iron Bridge Company Plaque has been stolen but supposedly a marble abutment plaque remains although I couldn’t find it on either of my 2 trips to the bridge.
Ohio Bridge Historian David Simmons states: Quote: it's remarkable for how well preserved it is. Virtually nothing has been changed since the day it was built except, as Nathan Holth with “Historic Bridges.org notes, removal of the nameplate. It's a classic design by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company from Canton. They were among the largest and most prolific metal bridge builders in the US. Nobody but WIBC turned their verticals so the latticework faced out and few used the special "basket handle" design to connect the tension verticals and the lower pins. Even the floor beam hangers are still intact. This is a real gem for a metal bridge enthusiast. Unquote
On my second visit to the bridge in November 2023 I used my newly purchased drone to get a few aerial shots. Months later when I began editing the video I noticed a set of concrete bridge abutments about 500 feet north of the bridge. Upon further investigation I found out the abutments were for the former Cleveland & Marietta Railroad and the bridge for the railroad (Now gone) was built at the same time as the Wills Creek vehicle bridge. The bridges were possibly built at the same time in order to reduce cost due to having equipment and supplies readily available for each.
What I also inadvertently filmed with the drone was the spur side track that ran parallel to the creek and directly in front of the bridge. I believe this sidetrack was to allow trains running from the town of Kimbolton to run off on the spur to make way for trains coming from Birds Run. The portion of the spur running from Bridge Road back to the mainline is now a private driveway. Plenty of interesting information coming out about this railroad in a future video.
GPS Location: 40º09'15.2"N 81º38'36.7"W
www.HistoryInYourOwnBackyard.com
[email protected]
812-623-5727
Built in 1894 by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio, the Wills Creek bridge is about 162 feet long and spans Wills Creek just southeast of Birds Run, Ohio. I’m not too sure when the bridge was closed but I believe it was still open as late as 2007. The Wrought Iron Bridge Company Plaque has been stolen but supposedly a marble abutment plaque remains although I couldn’t find it on either of my 2 trips to the bridge.
Ohio Bridge Historian David Simmons states: Quote: it's remarkable for how well preserved it is. Virtually nothing has been changed since the day it was built except, as Nathan Holth with “Historic Bridges.org notes, removal of the nameplate. It's a classic design by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company from Canton. They were among the largest and most prolific metal bridge builders in the US. Nobody but WIBC turned their verticals so the latticework faced out and few used the special "basket handle" design to connect the tension verticals and the lower pins. Even the floor beam hangers are still intact. This is a real gem for a metal bridge enthusiast. Unquote
On my second visit to the bridge in November 2023 I used my newly purchased drone to get a few aerial shots. Months later when I began editing the video I noticed a set of concrete bridge abutments about 500 feet north of the bridge. Upon further investigation I found out the abutments were for the former Cleveland & Marietta Railroad and the bridge for the railroad (Now gone) was built at the same time as the Wills Creek vehicle bridge. The bridges were possibly built at the same time in order to reduce cost due to having equipment and supplies readily available for each.
What I also inadvertently filmed with the drone was the spur side track that ran parallel to the creek and directly in front of the bridge. I believe this sidetrack was to allow trains running from the town of Kimbolton to run off on the spur to make way for trains coming from Birds Run. The portion of the spur running from Bridge Road back to the mainline is now a private driveway. Plenty of interesting information coming out about this railroad in a future video.
GPS Location: 40º09'15.2"N 81º38'36.7"W
This film was produced by the Guernsey County Historical Society for showing at the Ohio Local History Alliance virtual regional meeting, March 6, 2021. The meeting was to be conducted virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
This is kind of a follow up to my last video. If you haven't seen it I would urge you to please check it out. I record roads for 3d mapping. I was working in beautiful Guernsey county Ohio. I wanted to bring you guys a long for a day with me in the mapping car. I hope you enjoy!
In Guernsey County, Ohio, over 6,000 acres of lake fun are waiting for you. It’s a great jumping off point for exploration that can get wilder than you might expect in these parts. This is where you can fuel a lifelong curiosity of an even greater outdoors and at the end of the day, relax knowing your spirit can roam free another day.
Let your spirit roam free in Cambridge/Guernsey County, Ohio! Order your travel guide today at
VisitGuernseyCounty.com
www.HistoryInYourOwnBackyard.com
[email protected]
812-623-5727
Built in 1894 by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio, the Wills Creek bridge is about 162 feet long and spans Wills Creek just southeast of Birds Run, Ohio. I’m not too sure when the bridge was closed but I believe it was still open as late as 2007. The Wrought Iron Bridge Company Plaque has been stolen but supposedly a marble abutment plaque remains although I couldn’t find it on either of my 2 trips to the bridge.
Ohio Bridge Historian David Simmons states: Quote: it's remarkable for how well preserved it is. Virtually nothing has been changed since the day it was built except, as Nathan Holth with “Historic Bridges.org notes, removal of the nameplate. It's a classic design by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company from Canton. They were among the largest and most prolific metal bridge builders in the US. Nobody but WIBC turned their verticals so the latticework faced out and few used the special "basket handle" design to connect the tension verticals and the lower pins. Even the floor beam hangers are still intact. This is a real gem for a metal bridge enthusiast. Unquote
On my second visit to the bridge in November 2023 I used my newly purchased drone to get a few aerial shots. Months later when I began editing the video I noticed a set of concrete bridge abutments about 500 feet north of the bridge. Upon further investigation I found out the abutments were for the former Cleveland & Marietta Railroad and the bridge for the railroad (Now gone) was built at the same time as the Wills Creek vehicle bridge. The bridges were possibly built at the same time in order to reduce cost due to having equipment and supplies readily available for each.
What I also inadvertently filmed with the drone was the spur side track that ran parallel to the creek and directly in front of the bridge. I believe this sidetrack was to allow trains running from the town of Kimbolton to run off on the spur to make way for trains coming from Birds Run. The portion of the spur running from Bridge Road back to the mainline is now a private driveway. Plenty of interesting information coming out about this railroad in a future video.
GPS Location: 40º09'15.2"N 81º38'36.7"W
Guernsey County, located in the Appalachian foothills, was first formed and organized in 1810 from portions of Muskingum and Belmont counties. It lost some land area during the formation of neighboring counties until it reached its present boundaries in 1851.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 528 square miles (1,370km2), of which 522 square miles (1,350km2) is land and 6.0 square miles (16km2) (1.1%) is water.