Driving Tour Along Ohio’s Lincoln Highway Historic Byway in Bucyrus

Visit sites along the historic Lincoln Highway in Bucyrus
The Lincoln Highway is America’s FIRST coast-to-coast road, stretching from NYC to San Francisco

The Crawford County History Alliance “Lincoln Highway Beautification Project“ consists of red, white, & blue flowers as well as flags & signs along the eastern portion of this historic highway in Bucyrus.

Take a leisurely drive along the Lincoln Highway Historic Byway throughout Ohio. Spend additional time in Bucyrus and enjoy the following sites and attractions.

Miller’s Drive-In
*Famous for their signature root beer

Hank’s Garage
*Largest Ford Edsel car collection in the world and extensive automobilia collection
*Listed on the America 250-OH, “Transportation Trail”
*Get your photo in front of the oversized Lincoln Highway sign on the side of the building

Hopley Monument
*One-of-a-kind Monument in honor Ohio’s first State Consul, John E. Hopley
*This monument is cataloged by the Library of Congress

Old 30 BBQ
*Features their own signature BBQ sauces
*Outdoor concerts every weekend through mid-September and trivia nights on Wednesdays.

Carle’s Bratwurst
*The last original bratwurst maker in Bucyrus (Brats also sold at Miller’s Drive-In & The Pickwick Place)
*Established in 1929 featuring authentic German-style Bratwurst
*A 10-foot long bratwurst is on-site (available to take photos upon special request)

Lori’s Dairy Crest
*Listed on the “Ohio’s Ice Cream Trail”

Bucyrus Copper Kettle Works (BCKW)
*Established in 1874
*The last hand-hammered copper kettle shop in America
*Listed on the America 250-OH “Creativity Trail”
*Tours available by appointment only. Call (567) 409-4240

Picking Park (Located next to Bucyrus Copper Kettle Works)
*Named in honor of 3rd generation owner of D. Picking and Co. (Known today as Bucyrus Copper Kettle Works)

Crawford County Courthouse
*Statue of Colonel William Crawford on the front of this stunning historic building
*Crawford was a Revolutionary War hero and was a friend of George Washington

Great American Crossroads Mural (Located in Millenium Park)
*Listed in the “Murals Across Ohio” Database

Lady Liberty Remembers Our Veterans Mural
*Located next to Mark’s Homemade Ice Cream, listed on the “Ohio Ice Cream Trail”
*Listed in the “Murals Across Ohio” Database