Morgan County Ohio Bicentennial Ohio No. 35

The Story:     While traveling the scenic hills just two miles north of McConnelsville, Ohio, visitors will find the Morgan County Ohio Bicentennial Barn, perched proudly atop one of the region’s rolling ridgelines.  This charming farm is the birthplace of Howard Chandler Christy, the famed artist known for his collectible illustrations and patriotic posters from both World Wars.

The historic barn, built in 1891, was once painted with the iconic Mail Pouch Tobacco advertisement.  In 1969, Don and Shelia Graham purchased the farm and cared for it for 55 years.  From May 3–5, 2001, Scott Hagan, Ohio’s “Barn Artist,” painted this structure as the 56th barn in the Ohio Bicentennial Barn series.  As author Beth Gorczyca notes, the painting coincided serendipitously with McConnelsville’s unveiling of a memorial to its most celebrated native son—Christy himself.

Don passed away on July 23, 2024, but his legacy lives on in this well-loved barn and farmstead. Captured here on an autumn afternoon, just three months after his passing, the barn still radiates pride under the care of its new owners, Paul and Michelle Harps, who continue the tradition on this piece of Ohio heritage.

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

 

Sublocation:   State Route 78

City, State:      Mcconnelsville, Ohio

Year:                2024

$75.00 – $440.00

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The Morgan County Bicentennial Barn perched on a hillside with its unpaved driveway climbing to the top. The barn and patriotic logo basks in sunlight that broke through the moody clouds.

While traveling the scenic hills just two miles north of McConnelsville, Ohio, visitors will find the Morgan County Ohio Bicentennial Barn, perched proudly atop one of the region’s rolling ridgelines. This charming farm is the birthplace of Howard Chandler Christy, the famed artist known for his collectible illustrations and patriotic posters from both World Wars.
The historic barn, built in 1891, was once painted with the iconic Mail Pouch Tobacco advertisement. In 1969, Don and Shelia Graham purchased the farm and cared for it for 55 years. From May 3–5, 2001, Scott Hagan, Ohio’s “Barn Artist,” painted this structure as the 56th barn in the Ohio Bicentennial Barn series. As author Beth Gorczyca notes, the painting coincided serendipitously with McConnelsville’s unveiling of a memorial to its most celebrated native son—Christy himself.
Don passed away on July 23, 2024, but his legacy lives on in this well-loved barn and farmstead. Captured here on an autumn afternoon, just three months after his passing, the barn still radiates pride under the care of its new owners, Paul and Michelle Harps, who continue the tradition on this piece of Ohio heritage.

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12" x 18", 20" x 30", 30" x 45"
Media

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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