Jacob's Ladder Block Quilt Barn

The Adventure...

The Jacob's Ladder Block is a traditional quilt design. Although there is no hard documentation, folklore has it that quilts were hung in windows or clothes lines to guide slaves through the Underground Railroad. These stories have been passed from one gerneration to next. A quilt with the Jabcob's Ladder patter supposedly gave clues to the safe path to freedom. Mitch and Cathe Blower own and sponsored the project. The block pattern was painted by the Federal Hocking High School Art Class. 

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Athens County Visitors Bureau
667 East State Street 
Athens, OH 45701

800.878.9767
740.592.1819

Website: Athens County Quilt Barns

E-Mail: [email protected]

Getting there is Half the Adventure!

This quilt square is located just outside of Athens on Mushrun Road. From Athens, take US 50 / State Route 32 East. Turn left onto State Route 690 (3 miles). Then turn right onto Mush Run Road. The barn will be about 1 mile down the road.

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