When finished this courthouse will have a museum and meeting rooms. The courthouse welcomes group tours and has a variety of programs available to the public. Our courthouse in Pomeroy is also a noteworthy structure. Set into the side of a cliff, this three story courthouse offers a ground level entrance on each story, gaining it a mention in Ripley's Believe It or Not. Meigs County is also known for having Ohio's only Civil War Battlefield, at Portland's Buffington Island Park.
Visitors can view a monument to the battle or climb a prehistoric Indian mound.
Our Battle of Buffington Island reenactment, held in Portland every July, features a Civil War encampment and old time village. Re-enactors act out the battle, and in the evening a traditional ball takes place while a Civil War band performs. History buffs will love visiting our local museum and historical society, which dates back to 1876, the oldest in the state of Ohio. Visitors to Pomeroy will want to check out our 54 foot heritage mural and outdoor Riverside Amphitheater with seating for 500. Set on the river the Riverside Amphitheater is available for entertainment, cultural programs or event rental.