The view from which inspired the State Seal of Ohio.
Photo taken at Thomas Worthington’s home in Chillicothe, Ohio known as Adena Mansion.
Here is the current seal shown above.
What I found funny was the plaque said something to this effect, “after an all night party at the Worthington’s home several men watched the sun rise over Mount Logan from this spot. The sight impressed the leaders of the new state so profoundly that in 1803 a coat of arms was provided based on this motif…”
Click here to see all the different state seals over the years.
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