Visit Mesopotamia during
the 2012 Trumbull County
Farm Foliage Tour!
Saturday, October 13, 2012
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Welcome to the 2012 Trumbull County Farm Foliage Tour! This drive-it-yourself tour of
agricultural, educational and historic-related stops is designed to interest and educate the
participating general public about agriculture and the rural way of life in Trumbull County.
This year’s quality tour features the Mesopotamia area located in the northwest corner of
Trumbull County and is a cooperative effort of the Trumbull Soil & Water Conservation
District; Trumbull County Food & Agriculture Committee; Trumbull County Farm Bureau;
Trumbull County Farm Service Agency; Antique Tractor Club of Trumbull County; and
the Trumbull County Tourism Bureau.
A Little Bit about Mesopotamia, Ohio
Mesopotamia, along with Middlefield in adjacent Geauga County, boasts the second
largest Amish settlement in Ohio and the fourth largest in the country. The center of town,
better known as the “Commons” is surrounded by 28 buildings, 21 of them built before the
Civil War. This section is included on the National Register of Historic Places as the
Mesopotamia Village Historic District.
Notable sites along or near the Commons includes: the End of the Commons General
Store; the World’s Largest Horse & Buggy; the Mesopotamia Town Hall; Fairview
Cemetery which features unique stone markers carved by Mesopotamia native Howard
Bridgen; Mesopotamia Historical Museum & Meeting House; and the Mesopotamia
United Methodist Church.
#1 Tractor-Drawn Hayride / Mespo Elementary School
4466 Kinsman Road (SR 87), Mesopotamia • 440.693.4125
Take a leisurely, tractor-drawn hayride along some of Mesopotamia’s scenic, country road roads. The first of two stops on
the hayride is Miller’s Furniture. Because parking is extremely limited at Miller’s, it is recommended that visitors park their
vehicles at the school and take the hayride to the furniture shop. The wagons will depart the school parking lot every 20
minutes stopping first at Miller’s and then continuing onto the Mesopotamia Historical Museum & Meeting House before
returning to the school.
#2 Ridgeview Farm & Country Market
5488 Kinsman Road (SR 87, Mesopotamia • RidgeviewFarm.com
Ridgeview Farm, is a family-owned and operated 101-acre farm which was purchased
in 1926 and has been in the Grover family for four generations. The fifth generation
of Grovers is now growing up on the land. Steve and Sharon Grover, along with their
five children, handle the daily operation of this working farm.
Although admission to the farm is free, there is a charge for taking the hayride through
the woods or exploring the six-acre corn maze. Cost per person for the hayride is $5;
cost for the corn maze is $5. However, should you choose to do both activities, the
per person cost is $9. Be sure to also visit the Country Market located on the farm
which is full of seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables as well as a variety of jellies, jams
and other canned goodies.
Then come back in October when the farm holds its annual “Fall Fun Weekends”
every Saturday and Sunday. “Capture the fall before it leaves” and not only take a
20-minute hayride through the woods and explore the corn maze, but pick your own
pumpkin. Get up close and personal with barn yard friends at the Petting Barn.
Watch pig races at 2 and 4 p.m. And take home some fresh Amish baked goods, fresh apple cider and seasonal produce. Check
the website for complete details. And although, there is never an admission fee to visit the farm, there is a nominal charge for
the hayride, corn maze and guided tour.
#3 Miller’s Furniture
8847 North Girdle Road, Mesopotamia • 440.693.4609
After spending many years growing and selling vegetables while the children
were growing up, the Millers have switched gears and are now offering handcrafted, Ohio-built hardwood furniture for sale. Check out their quality-built
dining room sets, bedroom collections and office furniture which are on
display in their showroom and available in most woods and finishes. Plus they
can custom-build furniture to suit your needs.
Sorry, no credit cards are accepted. All sales are cash only.
#4 Mesopotamia United Methodist Church
8802 State Route 534, Mesopotamia • 440.693.4456
The congregation of this church has been worshiping here for over 200 years. However, during
the Civil War, there was a disagreement among the congregation and the church was split as was
the case with the entire Methodist Episcopal Church. As a result, there was a Methodist Episcopal
North and a Methodist Episcopal South. Although the two disagreed, they continued to meet in
this building but at different times with different preachers.
Today, one congregation meets here. And although not everyone agrees with everything, one
thing that everyone is in agreement with is the mission of the church which is: “To proclaim
Christ to all who will hear.” All are invited to worship with the congregation any Sunday.
Located within easy walking distance of the church is Fairview Cemetery, which features unique
stone markers carved by Mesopotamia native Howard Bridgen.
Be sure to stop by the church from 8 to 10 a.m. when breakfast will be available for purchase.
#5 Mesopotamia Historical Museum & Meeting House
8788 State Route 534, Mesopotamia • 440.693.4261
This museum, which is home to the Mesopotamia Memorial & Historical Association, is filled with items used in a kitchen,
parlor, bedroom and other rooms during the 1800s and early 1900s. There is also an Amish section containing items used in
Amish homes.
Outside of the building sits a stone hog trough built by a local stone mason in the late 1800s to express political sentiments
against John D. Rockefeller, Mark A. Hanna and John Pierpoint Morgan. Its inscription reads: “The Devil’s Own Hogs.”
Lunch will be available for purchase from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. And an Amish Wedding Feast dinner will be served from
2 to 5 p.m.; cost for the dinner is $12 for adults and $10 for children ages 12 & under.
#6 End of the Commons General Store
8719 State Route 534, Mesopotamia • 440.693.4295 • EndoftheCommons.com
Located in the heart of Amish Country, this family-owned general store serves the
local Amish community as well as provides visitors with a glimpse into the past.
One of Ohio’s oldest general stores, it has been in continuous operation since 1840.
Today it is owned by the Schaden family who have stocked over 10,000 feet of retail
space with over 1,000 bulk food items; hard-to-find house wares and hardware;
old-time soda pop and old-fashioned candies; homemade fudge; and hand-dipped
ice cream. Stop and browse their antique collection. Pick up a unique gift. Or have
a bite to eat at the Commons Cafe located inside the store.
Located across the street from the store sits the World’s Largest Amish Horse &
Buggy which stands 14 ft. high and 32 ft. long.
#7 Kuhn’s Manufacturing
4210 Kinsman Road (SR 87), Mesopotamia • 440.693.4096 • KuhnsMfg.com
This facility designs and manufactures innovative equipment such as accumulators
and grabbers for handling small, square bales of hay. All are assembled at the
Mesopotamia location and shipped across North America and around the world.
Tours of this operation will demonstrate how the farm equipment works and
how it’s assembled.
Watch for Farm Foliage directional
signs to lead you to our stops!
• Please leave all pets at home
• No smoking at all stops
• Restroom facilities are available
TRUMBULL COUNTY, OHIO
2012 Farm Foliage Tour
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1 Mespo Elementary School / Tractor-Drawn Hayride
4466 Kinsman Road (SR 87), Mesopotamia
440.693.4125
• Plenty of parking available here • Loading point for tractor-drawn hayride • Wagons depart every 20 minutes • Stops at Miller’s Furniture
• Stops at Mesopotamia Historical Museum & Meeting House
2 Ridgeview Farm & Country Market
5488 Kinsman Road (SR 87, Mesopotamia
RidgeviewFarm.com
• Working farm • Produce stand • Take hayride & visit corn maze for nominal fee • Plenty of parking available.
• Drive to this location; the hayride does
not stop here
3 Miller’s Furniture
8847 North Girdle Road, Mesopotamia
440.693.4609
• Handcrafted, Ohio-built hardwood furniture • VERY limited parking; use hayride to get
to this location
4 Mesopotamia United Methodist Church
8802 State Route 534, Mesopotamia
440.693.4456
• Breakfast available for purchase • Within walking distance of Mespo Elementary School parking lot • Next door to second and final hayride stop before returning to the school parking lot
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5 Historical Museum Hayride Stop
7 Kuhn’s Manufacturing
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Mesopotamia is located
in the northwest corner
of Trumbull County at
the intersection of State
Routes 87 and 534.
Laird Rd.
Saturday, October 13, 2012 • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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5 Mesopotamia Historical Museum & Meeting House
8788 State Route 534, Mesopotamia
• Home of Mesopotamia Memorial & Historical Association • Lunch & Amish Wedding Feast available for purchase • Within walking distance of Mespo Elementary School parking lot • Second and final hayride stop before returning to the school parking lot
6 End of the Commons General Store
8719 State Route 534, Mesopotamia
440.693.4295 • EndoftheCommons.com
• One of Ohio’s oldest general stores • Food available for purchase in Commons Cafe • Within walking distance of Mespo Elementary School parking lot • Within walking distance of Mesopotamia Historical Museum.
7 Kuhns Manufacturing
4210 Kinsman Road (SR 87), Mesopotamia
440.693.4096 • KuhnsMfg.com
• Manufacturer of hay equipment including accumulators & grabbers. • Although this location is within walking distance of Mespo Elementary School parking lot, it is recommended
that you drive to this site due to heavy vehicular traffic on
SR 87. The hayride does not stop here.
Are you lost?
Call Mike at 330.240.5434
Funding for this brochure provided by the
Trumbull County Tourism Bureau • ExploreTrumbullCounty.com • 866.360.1552