Gallipolis, OH - Jeff Foxworthy Seeks Repercussions at the Redneck Games
Welcome to Gallipolis, the old French city! Located beside the Ohio River, the border between Ohio and West Virginia, the city was founded in 1790 by 500 French refugees fleeing the French Revolution. The refugees purchased the land from the Scioto Company, a purported land development company registered in Paris. When they arrived in the area, they discovered that the deeds were worthless and the Scioto company never owned the land They ultimately had to purchase the land again from the Ohio Company. In 1928, the Silver Bridge was constructed to connect Gallipolis to Point Pleasant, WV. The bridge was poorly maintained and collapsed during rush hour traffic in 1967, killing 46 people. It was replaced by the Silver Memorial Bridge in 1969. Gallipolis was called home by Bob Evans, founder of the Bob Evans chain of restaurants, and Emma Gatewood, the first woman to through-hike the Appalachain Trail. The city is also home to the Mothman Museum, which is devoted to the local legend of the Mothman. Join us for a leisurely walk through this quaint city.
