Historic Kirtland, first settlement of the LDS (Infrared)

TedG954

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This is a beautifully restored village where the LDS congregation were first established before moving west and eventually settling in Utah. It was a rough time for them in Ohio (Google it) and they decided to move on.

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TedG954

Senior Member
Referring to the urban myth
Weird Ohio


For what it's worth.. while I was a deputy in Geauga County, I was more than familiar with Wisner Road. As a matter of fact more calls there than any other area. But, I never saw a melon head. The Sheriff was a Richard Cranium, but he got his starch taken out when he went to the State Pen. I have always hoped his bunkmate was Bubba.
 

john*thomas

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My aunt lived in Kirtland off Chillicothe Rd. I lived closed enough that as kids we would ride our bikes from Willoughby to the country club to caddy for a few bucks in the summer. (3-4 hours and hope for a $5 tip). (better clientele than Lost Nation and they didn't get as drunk so the play went faster also). My buddy got to caddy for Billy Graham one day. (tipped him well as I recall).

When we first started driving, taking your girlfriend out to Kirtland at night to look for the "melonheads" was a popular (and cheap) option. :p We always made a stop at Gravity Hill. Back then there was little to no traffic there at night.

We were members of the Holden Arboretum when it was not much more than protected property with a locked gate. They had some really nice bluegill ponds. I don't even know if they still allow you to fish there.
 
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