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  Gallipolis
Gallipolis, meaning "City of the Gauls," began as a speculation project of the Scioto Company, which encouraged investors in France to purchase lands in Ohio; the project proved attractive to the middle class.
Gallipolis today still bears the vestiges of the French as a proud reminder of the county's heritage.
Gallipolis lies 40 miles up river from Huntington, West Virginia, 58 miles northwest of Charleston, West Virginia, 50 miles west of Marietta, 109 miles southeast of Columbus, and 156 miles east of Cincinnati.
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 Gallipolis, Ohio
Gallipolis is a city located in Gallia County, Ohio.
Gallipolis is located at 38°48'55" North, 82°11'51" West (38.815222, -82.197550)
Out of the total people living in poverty, 27.3% are under the age of 18 and 15.1% are 65 or older.
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 Gallipolis, Ohio - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gallipolis is a city in Gallia County, Ohio, and the county seat of that county
Though its population is now less than the 5,000 figure for chartering a city in Ohio, Gallipolis continues to operate under its existing city charter.
Gallipolis is the hometown of Bob Evans, founder of Bob Evans Restaurant, the original one of which was located on River Road in Gallipolis.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gallipolis,_Ohio   (674 words)

  
 OHCHA - Trail Guides - Underground Railroad
Ohio’s location bordering the slave-owning states of Kentucky and West Virginia (formerly Virginia) make it an area rich in Underground Railroad history.
Ohio’s Hill Country Heritage Area is especially important in Ohio’s Underground Railroad history, as many of the communities along the Ohio River and farther inland provided safety to thousands of fugitive slaves.
Gallia County, Ohio is reportedly the only community in the nation that has celebrated the Emancipation Proclamation continuously since 1863.
www.ohiohillcountry.org /undergroundrailroad.php   (2335 words)

  
 Gallipolis
They built a settlement in the Ohio Country that they called Gallipolis, meaning “city of the Gauls.” Once the French arrived, they discovered that the company’s representatives had swindled them.
Many of the immigrants returned east, but those who chose to stay either had to pay the Ohio Company of Associates for their land or move to the area set aside for them by the American government known as the French Grant.
Gallipolis grew relatively slowly, despite its location along the Ohio River.
www.ohiohistorycentral.org /entry.php?rec=722   (314 words)

  
 Ohio Hospital for Epileptics
In 1890, the Ohio government established the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics in Gallipolis, Ohio.
All epileptics in Ohio were eligible for care at the hospital, however, the institution’s maximum capacity was 1,060 patients in 1901.
Prior to the creation of the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics, many epileptics, if their families were unable to care for them, resided in county poorhouses.
www.ohiohistorycentral.org /entry.php?rec=2165   (233 words)

  
 County History
The Ohio Company of Associates, another land company, allowed the French to settle on its land while Maj. John Burnham traveled from Marietta to the future site of Gallipolis to construct four blockhouses and 96 log cabins.
The state of Ohio, a longtime leader in economic development, offers a special set of incentives to employers locating or expanding in the state's river crescent.
Colleges and universities that serve county residents include: the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College, both in Rio Grande, Ohio; Marshall University; Huntington, West Virginia; and Ohio University, Athens, Ohio.
www.appalachianohio.com /main/histories.aspx?CoID=17   (449 words)

  
 Recent News from News and Media Relations
GALLIPOLIS, Ohio -- Livestock producers looking for the latest in grazing management are invited to attend at Grazing Management Workshop, Dec. 4 and 5 at the C.H. McKenzie Agricultural Center in Gallipolis, Ohio.
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A group of Ohio State University turfgrass science students are learning about the delicate balance that exists between managing high-value turfgrass and environmental stewardship through a class that took them on a recent visit to several of the world’s most exclusive golf courses, Yankee Stadium and Central Park.
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio -- Ohio producers unsure of what to make of their unused hog, veal or poultry barns have the option of turning the structures into a viable aquaculture facility.
www.ag.ohio-state.edu /~news   (511 words)

  
 Job Opportunity
Gallipolis is a beautiful, small city located on the Ohio River in southeastern Ohio.
Please note: Per Ohio Revised code Section 125.15(B), it is mandatory that any person whose employment commenced on or after June 05,2002 and is paid by warrant issued by the Auditor of State, will have his/her pay directly deposited.
Please note: Per Ohio Revised Code Section 125.15(B), it is mandatory that any person whose employment commenced on or after June 05, 2002 and is paid by warrant issued by the Auditor of State, will have his/her pay directly deposited.
statejobs.ohio.gov /applicant/results2.asp?postingID=148996   (595 words)

  
 Ohio Valley Symphony ::
The elves of the Ohio Valley Symphony are ready to deck the hall -- in the historic Morris and Dorothy Haskins Theatre of The Ariel Ann Carson Dater Performing Arts Centre in downtown Gallipolis, Ohio -- with the sounds of the holiday season.
The Ohio Valley Symphony is sponsored in part by the Ohio Arts Council, a state agency that supports public programs in the arts.
The Ohio Valley Symphony, under the direction of Maestro Ray Fowler, presented an evening of celebratory music opening with Aaron Copland’s noble Fanfare for the Common Man. Internationally known pianist, Cecile Licad, joined the OVS for Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto.
www.ohiovalleysymphony.org   (1275 words)

  
 The Post Online [news]
Gallipolis, Ohio, is viewed Saturday from atop the hills of Pine Street Cemetery.
Gallipolis — Bundled in layers of clothing, Bob Hood walked along the Boulevard de Français, a quiet street dividing the Gallipolis City Park from the Ohio River.
Gallipolis is a town worth driving to see, but do it during the traditional tourism season.
thepost.baker.ohiou.edu /archives/archives3/jan03/010803/n5.html   (577 words)

  
 Gallipolis News
RIO GRANDE, Ohio -- The community is invited to the annual Intergenerational Dance at the University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College on Friday, Oct.
Gallipolis trooper was drunk when crash occurred, patrol says
A state trooper was legally drunk when his cruiser spun out of control on a wet road and struck a pickup truck near Gallipolis, killing himself, a sergeant from Crooksville and a Vinton woman, The Columbus...
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 Washington Elementary School Test Scores - Gallipolis, Ohio - OH
Ohio uses the Performance Index to provide an overall indication of how well students perform on its standardized tests each year.
The Ohio Achievement Test is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio.
The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state does not report data for that group.
www.greatschools.net /modperl/achievement/oh/848   (730 words)

  
 OU Office of Public Occasions: Galbreath Chapel / History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Galbreath was the former Helen Mollineux Mauck, daughter of the prominent Mauck family of Gallipolis, Ohio.
Her father, Roscoe J. Mauck, judge of the Gallia County Court of Appeals for 25 years, attended Ohio University from 1888 to 1892 and was awarded an honorary masters degree in 1917.
Their daughter, Jody Galbreath Phillips, graduated from Ohio University in 1946 and served on the Ohio University Board of Trustees from 1970 to 1979.
www.ohiou.edu /chapel/history.htm   (227 words)

  
 Some Southeastern Ohio Afro-American Notables: Biographical Sketches
Born in Gallipolis, Ohio; first (?) Black poet in Ohio; author of The Day of the War (1864), The Progress of Liberty (1866), and Triumph of Liberty (1870).
Third Black to graduate from Ohio University, with BA in 1853.
One of a series of Southeastern Ohio lynchings...Reinforced the climate of insecurity of African Americans in the area, with further intimidation of the Black community by the hooded gentry...
www.seorf.ohiou.edu /~xx057/notables.html   (1290 words)

  
 St. Peter's Church
Peter's Church is a member of the Hocking Valley Deanery, one of ten deaneries in the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio.
Herbert Thompson, Jr., the Bishop of Southern Ohio, which is that area of the state from Columbus south to the Ohio River.
Finally, St. Peter’s believes that its mission to Gallipolis and Gallia County is carried on by its members in their daily life and work.
www.episcopalian.org /hvd/Gallipolis/G_StPetes.html   (941 words)

  
 Gallipolis, Ohio Photographers - Wedding, Portrait, Commercial, Event and Other Photography Services
With offices based in Ohio and Florida, we cover weddings and commercial photography in both places without the worry of a travel fee.
Click here to learn more about why a Marketingtool.com Gallipolis photography service featured listing is one of the best methods of advertising your business.
This photographer services: Gallipolis, Ohio from a local, regional or national office.
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 Gallipolis OH - news in Gallipolis, Ohio - Gallia County Ohio / Gallipolis OH 45631 / Gallipolis Ohio 45631
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 Gallia County Chamber of Commerce
Whether you are looking for a place to live and raise a family, an exceptional area to establish a successful business, the ideal vacation site or yes, the ultimate locale to retire and enjoy life, Gallia County can be your perfect choice.
On behalf of the Gallia County Chamber of Commerce officers, directors and members, we are proud to welcome you to our remarkable community, located between the beautiful Southeastern Ohio hills and the majestic Ohio River.
Gallipolis and Gallia County have a unique history, which has prepared us well, not only for the present but also for the future.
www.galliacounty.org   (119 words)

  
 Gallipolis, Ohio
Gallipolis was the second settlement in the state, founded in 1790 by French Royalists.
Many historic buildings are found throughout the town.
Unauthorized duplication in part or whole without prior written consent prohibited by law.
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 Gallia Academy High Test Scores - Gallipolis, Ohio - OH
In 2005-2006 Ohio used the Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) to test students in grades 10 and 11 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
The OGT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Ohio.
The Ohio Proficiency Test is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio.
www.greatschools.net /modperl/achievement/oh/845   (1006 words)

  
 2000 Lights
Event was held on Friday, September 22, 2000 in Gallipolis, Ohio.
There was a full day of wonderful events in Gallipolis, concluding with 2000 people holding candles along the Ohio river that evening in honor of those who escaped to freedom and the countless other souls who did not.
The city of Gallipolis is a beautiful, historic town situated on the Ohio River, and was a major stop on the Underground Railroad.
www.ohioundergroundrailroad.org /2000_lights.htm   (426 words)

  
 Gallipolis, Ohio OH, township profile (Gallia County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Ohio > All counties > Gallia County > Gallipolis
Gallipolis is a township in Gallia County, in the Point Pleasant metro area.
Median rent in Gallipolis, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $314.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=274174   (693 words)

  
 Gallipolis, Ohio   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
If you go to the State Library and go through the old Ohio Dept. of Highways (forerunner to ODOT) newsletters, there is bunch of info on the bridge collapse there.
It used to be an Inn and they've restored it to be like it was in 1805 when LaFayette stayed there one night for his "Tour of America" after he helped us win the Revolutionary War.
*Gallipolis means "City of the French", but most of the French settlers who came to Gallipolis were too bugeois (sp?) to handle frontier life so they moved on down the river to the big city of Portsmouth.
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 Our House Museum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Ohio Arts and Sports Facilities Commission, 20 East Broad St., Suite 200
Built in 1819, the Our House Tavern served as the center of social life in Gallipolis for many years.
View the Ohio Department of Development's profile of Gallia County using
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 The Gallipolis Daily Tribune: Gallipolis, OH
GALLIPOLIS — A Gallipolis man sentenced to two years of community control in 2004 has pled guilty to probation violations.
BIDWELL — U.S. 35’s westbound rest area was expected to be open again today after a hazardous materials cleanup crew from Dow Chemical Co. mopped up a leak from a tractor-trailer.
WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. — The University of Rio Grande women’s basketball team had a four-game winning streak on Friday night with a 70-67 loss to Emmanuel (GA) College but rebounded for an 83-75 victory on Saturday versus William Woods University (MO) at a tournament at the University of the Cumberlands.
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 Gallipolis dating, Gallipolis singles, Gallipolis chat at Matchmaker.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
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 Gallipolis, Ohio Copywriters - Copy Writers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
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 Patient Services at Holzer Medical Center based in Gallipolis Ohio   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Nutrition Services of HMC, Gallipolis serves the patient population of the Holzer Medical Center, which includes patients from Southeastern Ohio, including Gallia, Jackson and Meigs Counties in Ohio and Mason County in West Virginia.
Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis: The HIM Department is located on the first floor of HMC.
Pike County, Scioto County, Vinton County, and Washington County in Ohio, Mason County, Braxton County, Wood County, Cabell County in WV, Greenup KY.
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