Backroads Discoveries – Page 75 – Less Beaten Paths Travel Blog

March 10, 2012December 21, 2015

Where on earth is Earth?

When returning from a trip to Arizona in May 2011, we came back through NM, visited Roswell and then, from all the UFO stuff in Roswell, we found ourselves arriving in Earth, TX.

According to a Wikipedia article, “Earth was established by William E. Halsell, who laid out the townsite in 1924. Originally Halsell named the town Fairlawn, but in 1925 it was renamed Earth when it was learned that there was already a town in Texas by the name of Fairlawn.In order to find a new name the townspeople sent in suggestions, and the agreed-upon best name was chosen. The name Earth was submitted by Ora Hume (O.H.) Reeves, who became the owner of the town hotel. Mr. Reeves’ son-in-law, Frank Wesley Hyatt, was the first postmaster in Earth.

Earth population — Small population in Earth

Earth Church — Earth United Methodist Church

Ha…there is a church in Earth!!

Earth police — Yes, there is Earth Police

Oh yes, let’s not forget the Earth water tower!!

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Earth, Texas

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March 8, 2012April 1, 2016

How about a little Charm?

In the midst of Amish country in Ohio there is small community called Charm. The village, though small, does have a post office and even a website.

Not many other signs around the town, but he name alone makes you want to go there. The pastoral environment and Amish atmosphere really does give it some charm!

Amish in Charm — Amish cart in Charm, OH

Everywhere you look in Charm, you see both Amish folk and lots of Amish influence.

The photo above is one of my favorite shots. Very colorful.

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Charm, OH

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March 8, 2012April 20, 2016

Hungry? How about a visit to Rabbit Hash?

In October 2008 I took a two day road trip with my wife. We went to Indiana and then came back via some back roads along the river. Along the way we arrived at the scenic and unique riverside village called Rabbit Hash.

Mayor of Rabbit Hash — Rabbit Has Mayor – Lucy Lou

According to the Rabbit Hash website: “The town’s name, “Rabbit Hash” is said to have originated during the flood of 1847 when the abundant local rabbit population was driven to higher ground and became a food staple in a special stew called “hash.” Little documented history of Rabbit Hash actually survives, primarily because devastating Ohio River floods in 1884, 1913 and 1937 deluged the little town and ruined many records.”

Rabbit Hash is basically a small hamlet built around an old general store and fun concepts, such as a dog for Mayor. Lucy Lou is the second dog mayor, following the great lead of Junior Cochran.

The Rabbit Hash General Store has been around since before the 1930s. In 1937 it was completely submerged by a flood but has still remained standing. A walk through the store brings one back to those times with many unique items.