Tombstone Travels Launched in Ohio's Hocking Hills

    LOGAN, OH, October 10, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- What do Mary Todd Lincoln, Sir Francis Drake and Spanish Merino sheep have in common? All have ties to Logan, Ohio.

On Saturday, October 30, 2010, the Old Logan Cemetery will come alive with Tombstone Travels as costumed interpreters tell the eerie stories of the region's founding families.

Guests will hear the tales of local characters, such as Lt. James K. Rochester, a civil war soldier whose life was cut short at the Battle of Chattanooga. Meade Bowen and his family were among the first three families to settle in Logan, as was Mrs. Lucinda (Drake) Bowen, a descendant of Sir Francis Drake. Doc and Lucy Culver's son, Reuben, married Mary Todd Lincoln's cousin, Mazie. Captain Wilford Stiers returned from the Mexican-American War to raise the finest flock of Spanish Merino sheep in the country.

Ten different stops on the tour will provide a colorful peek into the past as docents lead each group through the historic cemetery. Three tours are being offered; 4 pm, 6 pm and 8 pm. The tour will last approximately 1 hour.

Tickets to Tombstone Travels are now available at the Hocking Hills Tourism Association Welcome Center, located at 13178 St. Rt. 664 S in Logan from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays.

Tickets may also be purchased by calling (740) 385-2750 or (740) 385-9706. Personal checks are accepted, however, credit cards are not. Each tour is limited to 100 people, with a total of 300 tickets available. Tickets are $10. Parking is free.

Tombstone Travels is sponsored by Logan Town Center, Inc., a non-profit organization committed to the economic and cultural vitality of Logan's original town center for the enjoyment and benefit of the residents and visitors in the Hocking Hills.

Located 40 miles southeast of Columbus, Ohio, Hocking Hills offers once-in-a-lifetime experiences that make every day feel like Saturday, with plenty of Admission: FREE fall activities. The region boasts a wide variety of affordable lodging options, from camping, cabins and cottages to hotels and country inns. In addition to numerous hiking trails, parks and forests, the Hocking Hills area offers unique gift and antique shops, canoeing, horseback riding, golf and more. Complete traveler information on accommodations and the region's many sites and attractions is available at www.1800Hocking.com or 1-800-Hocking (800-462-5464).

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