Choosing What to Do in Londonderry

A stay in Londonderry, Ohio, can be planned around two specific topics: the NCT/BT - Rte 50 multi-use trail and the history of the Friends community. This brings together a named route and a historical perspective on the town. The two topics offer different insights into the area and provide a practical way to organize your interests in Londonderry.

The NCT/BT - Rte 50 Multi-Use Trail

The NCT/BT - Rte 50 multi-use trail is in Londonderry and is part of the town’s trail network. It is 1.4 km long and designated as a paved road trail. At this short length, it is a specific route; the description of its paved surface also identifies the type of trail. Dogs are allowed on this trail. Where required, they must be kept on a leash. If you are planning to bring a dog, the permission is subject to this leash rule. The length, surface, and dog regulations refer to NCT/BT - Rte 50 and do not apply to the entire trail network in general.

Resupply Option on the Scioto Trail

Family Dollar in Londonderry is listed as a resupply option for the Scioto Trail. The store is located at 35738 U.S. Route 50. If the Scioto Trail is part of your plans, you can note the name and address as a reference point for resupply. This information concerns the Scioto Trail; the length and surface details above, by contrast, refer to NCT/BT - Rte 50. It is best to keep the two planning details associated with their respective trail names.

The History of the Friends Community

Around 1860, a church building for the Friends community was constructed in the western part of the village of Londonderry. The community was founded in 1865 by John Henry Douglas and Gresham Perdue. A history of Ross County published in 1902 describes the community’s first meetings at the Methodist Church, which it used for three or four years. The year 1902 dates the report, not the first meetings. Taken together, the construction date, founding year, and period of use of the Methodist Church provide different chronological points of reference for the community’s early history.

The locations should also be distinguished: the Friends church building is situated in the western part of the village, while the first meetings took place at the Methodist Church. Thus, the building and the early meeting place represent different aspects of the history. For travelers interested in the town’s development, this distinction is more helpful than combining the details into a single event. Around 1860 refers to the church building, 1865 to the founding of the community, and the period of three or four years to the use of the Methodist Church.

Discover more destinations: Chillicothe.

For the broader travel overview: Ross County.