Yellow Springs
Ever wonder about the places you see all the time but never stop to contemplate? Well, I did today...
I grew up in Xenia Ohio, just south of the Village of Yellow Springs and now I reside to the north in Springfield. Certainly, I've traveled along Rt.68 several thousand times in my life and through this little village of 4000 people. Today was no different other than I started thinking about it and decided to look up some facts. Hey, I'm all about learning new things. Now it's time for Yellow Springs 101. Ready?
At the left is a picture of THE yellow springs for which the town gets its name. It's right outside the village and was once touted for its healing properties. It's also a refreshing place to linger on a muggy July Ohio day!
Those of you not from this region may have reason to know of Yellow Springs as it is the home Antioch College. Some notable graduates are Coretta Scott King and Rod Serling. YSO is also the home of comedian Dave Chappelle and birthplace of actor John Lithgow. Both had parents that were instructors at Antioch.
One website states that YS is a BLUE spot in a Red state. I'd buy that. It's always been known for being ultra liberal and very diverse. Think hippy artist colony. Not just in the 60's but today as well. Vegetarianism has long been accepted and catered to by local establishments. That goes back way before being a veg as vogue.
The community is pro-environmental, multicultural, and eclectic. You need only look at a community bulletin board to see all of the offerings in the small burg.
The footprint of the town may be just over a half mile long, but it really packs a punch when it comes to prominent issues. The town is known for being very accepting of all races, cultures, and was one of the first small villages to pass legislation stating that there would be no discrimination against same gender couples. That was back in '79, I believe. Homosexuality and inter-racial marriage is accepted. It's a community that sees past the shell and into the people underneath.
People trek to, flock to, YSO. On weekends especially. People crowd the streets searching the unique shops for treasures while others shop the farmers' market. And if you're not doing that, you're likely on the bike path doing your miles on rollerblades, bikes, or on foot. Or, you're sampling some of the unique cuisine you can only find at HaHa Pizza or Peaches or The Gypsy Cafe or The Winds or...well, you get the idea.
What you won't find within the city limits of YSO are chain restaurants and there is only one on the outskirts of town at that. However, if you ever find yourself in the region, you really have to make a stop at Youngs' Jersey Dairy just north of town. Mmmmm....bull shakes and cow pattie ice cream. Trust me on this. They're marvelous.
Oh, and if you drop through, hit the other area attractions like The Clifton Mill, The Clifton Gorge, John Brian State Park, and Glen Helen. All are just a couple of miles outside of this charming little place known as Yellow Springs.
Dawn
I grew up in Xenia Ohio, just south of the Village of Yellow Springs and now I reside to the north in Springfield. Certainly, I've traveled along Rt.68 several thousand times in my life and through this little village of 4000 people. Today was no different other than I started thinking about it and decided to look up some facts. Hey, I'm all about learning new things. Now it's time for Yellow Springs 101. Ready?
At the left is a picture of THE yellow springs for which the town gets its name. It's right outside the village and was once touted for its healing properties. It's also a refreshing place to linger on a muggy July Ohio day!
Those of you not from this region may have reason to know of Yellow Springs as it is the home Antioch College. Some notable graduates are Coretta Scott King and Rod Serling. YSO is also the home of comedian Dave Chappelle and birthplace of actor John Lithgow. Both had parents that were instructors at Antioch.
One website states that YS is a BLUE spot in a Red state. I'd buy that. It's always been known for being ultra liberal and very diverse. Think hippy artist colony. Not just in the 60's but today as well. Vegetarianism has long been accepted and catered to by local establishments. That goes back way before being a veg as vogue.
The community is pro-environmental, multicultural, and eclectic. You need only look at a community bulletin board to see all of the offerings in the small burg.
The footprint of the town may be just over a half mile long, but it really packs a punch when it comes to prominent issues. The town is known for being very accepting of all races, cultures, and was one of the first small villages to pass legislation stating that there would be no discrimination against same gender couples. That was back in '79, I believe. Homosexuality and inter-racial marriage is accepted. It's a community that sees past the shell and into the people underneath.
People trek to, flock to, YSO. On weekends especially. People crowd the streets searching the unique shops for treasures while others shop the farmers' market. And if you're not doing that, you're likely on the bike path doing your miles on rollerblades, bikes, or on foot. Or, you're sampling some of the unique cuisine you can only find at HaHa Pizza or Peaches or The Gypsy Cafe or The Winds or...well, you get the idea.
What you won't find within the city limits of YSO are chain restaurants and there is only one on the outskirts of town at that. However, if you ever find yourself in the region, you really have to make a stop at Youngs' Jersey Dairy just north of town. Mmmmm....bull shakes and cow pattie ice cream. Trust me on this. They're marvelous.
Oh, and if you drop through, hit the other area attractions like The Clifton Mill, The Clifton Gorge, John Brian State Park, and Glen Helen. All are just a couple of miles outside of this charming little place known as Yellow Springs.
Dawn
posted by Dawn | 8:29 PM
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Funny thing, I was thinking about Yellow Springs today.
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