We think anyone who visits this site will find it full of information and interesting features, not only about economic development but particularly in areas of tourism, said Lou Stein, Monroe County Economic Developer. These panoramic tours provide web site visitors with a 360-degree view of historic sites including Ring Mill, Knowlton Covered Bridge and Lamping Homestead, as well as nine other scenic views of Monroe County. The site also features selected article from the Monroe County Beacon and Monroe County Economic Development press releases. We want the world to see the scenic beauty of Monroe County. Rouse pointed out that, in addition to panoramic tours the site has photos, descriptions and additional information on various parks and tourist sites around the county.
Maps providing four scenic driving tours are also online with suggested tourist sites and stops.
Rouse also asked that anyone with events that they would like listed on the web site contact her with the date, time and place. Couch said that any other Monroe County business interested in being on the web site, or who needs web site assistance, should contact his office. The site has been funded in part with a grant from the Ohio First Frontier Fund and was developed by the Monroe County Office of Economic Development and designed and is maintained by Carl Newlen of USPN Internet Technologies . Copyright 2000 Monroe County Dept.