Miami County Bicentennial Barn

The Story:      North of West Milton, Ohio, along State Route 48 on the way toward Ludlow Falls, the Miami County Ohio Bicentennial Barn stands as part of one of the Buckeye State’s most memorable anniversary projects.  As Ohio approached its 200th year of statehood in 2003, the Ohio Bicentennial Commission selected 88 barns … one in each county … to serve as nostalgic roadside billboards celebrating Ohio’s history, farms, and rural identity.

This Miami County barn was the 67th barn painted by Scott Hagan for the statewide bicentennial project.  Its exact construction date remains uncertain, with one known farmboy’s name dating to 1874, while hand-hewn pins suggest building techniques that may reach further back into Ohio’s early settlement period.  When Fred and Brenda Copeland purchased the farm in 1998, their restoration work helped return the barn to local pride and eventually contributed to its selection as Miami County’s Bicentennial Barn.  By the time I photographed it in 2021, metal siding covered the original painted logo, but a large tribute panel preserved its place in Ohio’s bicentennial story beneath a clear summer sky.

 

The Rest of the Story:   I photographed this barn north of West Milton on a summer day, with blue skies giving the scene the clean, open feeling that fits Ohio farm country so well.  The barn sits along State Route 48, a road that carries you toward Ludlow Falls, and it has the kind of roadside presence that explains why these bicentennial barns became such a meaningful statewide project.

What makes this barn especially interesting to me is the layering of its story.  It is not simply an old barn with a logo.  It carries the uncertainty of early construction, the evidence of hand-hewn craftsmanship, the name of a farmboy from 1874, and the later care of Fred and Brenda Copeland, whose restoration work helped bring the barn back into local notice.  When I saw it in 2021, the original bicentennial painting had been covered by metal siding, but the owners had installed a large tribute panel honoring its role as the Miami County Ohio Bicentennial Barn.  That made the image feel less like a lost landmark and more like a continued act of preservation.

I have more scenes from the local area under my Miami County Ohio Art Prints.   If you’d like to see more barns featuring this distinctive logo, check out my Ohio Bicentennial Barn Art Prints.

 

City, State:      West Milton, Ohio

Year:                2016

 

2026 – This print is proudly on display inside the offices of the Sidney Branch of CBT

Price range: $75.00 through $440.00

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Miami County Ohio Bicentennial Barn near West Milton, Ohio, along State Route 48 with tribute panel, summer sky, and restored historic barn siding.

North of West Milton, Ohio, along State Route 48 on the way toward Ludlow Falls, the Miami County Ohio Bicentennial Barn stands as part of one of the Buckeye State’s most memorable anniversary projects. As Ohio approached its 200th year of statehood in 2003, the Ohio Bicentennial Commission selected 88 barns … one in each county … to serve as nostalgic roadside billboards celebrating Ohio’s history, farms, and rural identity.
This Miami County barn was the 67th barn painted by Scott Hagan for the statewide bicentennial project. Its exact construction date remains uncertain, with one known farmboy’s name dating to 1874, while hand-hewn pins suggest building techniques that may reach further back into Ohio’s early settlement period. When Fred and Brenda Copeland purchased the farm in 1998, their restoration work helped return the barn to local pride and eventually contributed to its selection as Miami County’s Bicentennial Barn. By the time I photographed it in 2021, metal siding covered the original painted logo, but a large tribute panel preserved its place in Ohio’s bicentennial story beneath a clear summer sky.
The Rest of the Story
I photographed this barn north of West Milton on a summer day, with blue skies giving the scene the clean, open feeling that fits Ohio farm country so well. The barn sits along State Route 48, a road that carries you toward Ludlow Falls, and it has the kind of roadside presence that explains why these bicentennial barns became such a meaningful statewide project.
What makes this barn especially interesting to me is the layering of its story. It is not simply an old barn with a logo. It carries the uncertainty of early construction, the evidence of hand-hewn craftsmanship, the name of a farmboy from 1874, and the later care of Fred and Brenda Copeland, whose restoration work helped bring the barn back into local notice. When I saw it in 2021, the original bicentennial painting had been covered by metal siding, but the

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12" x 18", 20" x 30", 30" x 45"
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Framed Giclee Canvas, Metal, Photo Paper

Framed Giclee Canvas Prints

My canvas prints originate from the highest quality equipment and techniques which produce an impressively vibrant and sturdy print.  Features of My Framed Giclee Canvas Prints include:
 

  • Light Weight:  Lacking the need of glass and matting, these canvas prints are light weight
  • More Print for Your Money:  Avoiding expensive glass and matting lowers costs
  • Archival:  The pigment inks are archival rated at 95 years
  • No Gallery-wrapped Hazards:  My framed giclee canvas prints avoid the hazards of traditional gallery wrapped canvas prints (print edges easily mar and the canvas tends to relax and warp).  My canvas is mounted to a solid surface so it will never warp and the outer frame protects the print’s edges.
  • Ready to Hang.  Your canvas print comes ready to hang with single wire fastened to two sturdy D-ring hangers (quality D-rings resist wire tension vice eye hooks).  We employ a plastic-coated wire which mitigates corrosion, prevents stray strands from puncturing a finger, and permits easier leveling of frame.  In paying attention to details, we also properly wire frame with some tension which ensures canvas hangs close to wall.
  • Optional Z-bar:  For larger prints (if requested), we employ a two-piece mounting cleat in lieu of a hanging wire.  In this option, the cleat attached to the back of the print fits securely over the reverse cleat that you attached to the wall.
  • Watermark:  The final print you receive will not have a watermark.
  • Documentation:  I attached a certificate of authenticity to the back of each print.
  • Large Canvas Prints:  Though I can produce prints up to 40 x 60 inches, shipping in sizes 30 x 45 inches and above is expensive.  If you live in the Miami Valley, reach out to me about obtaining access to these larger print sizes.
  • Shipping Times:  Creating the print takes about 2 weeks and can be ready for immediate local pick up.  For those outside the Miami Valley, I have dedicated boxes and shipping takes an additional 3 to 5 days.
A front and back image of my framed giclee canvas print presentation

Metal Prints

People are amazed by these metal prints…from the reactions I witness at art shows and exhibitions, I call them “eye candy”.  Dye sublimation prints offer the following characteristics:
 

  • Incredibly vibrant:  My prints start with a white gloss substrate which produces vivid colors and enthusiastic comments 
  • Extremely durable:  Our printer employs verified archival materials, so if handled properly the print will last over 100 years.  
  • Cleans easily:  If cleaning is required, owners can employ soft cloth.
  • Saves money:  Unlike paper prints which require protective glass, there is no need to cover the metal surface.  With no glass, there’s no longer a need for the expensive framing, matting and labor which drives up the cost for traditional paper prints.
  • Ready to hang:  We attach mounts to the back of the metal prints which provide gallery-preferred hang points, and elevates the print off the wall producing a floating effect.  
  • Optional Z-bar:  For larger prints (if requested), we employ a two-piece mounting cleat in lieu of a hanging wire.  In this option, the cleat attached to the back of the print fits securely over the reverse cleat that you attached to the wall. 
  • Watermark:  The final print you receive will not have a watermark. 
  • Documentation:  I attached a certificate of authenticity to the back of each print.
  • Large Metal Prints:  Though I can produce prints up to 30 x 45 inches shipping is expensive.  If you live in the Miami Valley, reach out to me about obtaining access to these larger print sizes.  
  • Shipping Times:  Creating the print takes about 2 weeks and can be ready for immediate local pick up.  For those outside the Miami Valley, I have dedicated boxes and shipping takes an additional 3 to 5 days. 
A front and back image of my metal print presentation

Photopaper Prints

People are amazed by these metal prints…from the reactions I witness at art shows and exhibitions, I call them “eye candy”.  Dye sublimation prints offer the following characteristics:
 

  • Archival:  Our printer employs verified archival materials, where the pigments are rated at 95 years provided the print is protected from UV Rays. 
  • Flexibility:  Ordering a print on photopaper allows clients to make their own framing and matting decisions for the ultimate customization experience. 
  • Watermark:  The final print you receive will not have a watermark. 
  • Documentation:  I include a certificate of authenticity with each print.  Once you frame the print, your framer can attach it to the rear of the print.
  • Final Product:  I have dedicated shipping tubes to hold the print until your framer is ready to mount and frame the print.
  • Shipping Times:  Creating the print takes about 2 weeks and can be ready for immediate local pick up.  For those outside the Miami Valley, I have dedicated shipping tubes which take an additional 3 to 5 days for shipping. 
A cardboard tube with white paper on top of it.

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