# Old Folks Adventures: Explore \- Discover \- Learn > Travel adventures, small\-town discoveries, homestead cooking, woodworking projects, and history — inspiring all ages to explore and learn\. Generated by Yoast SEO v28.2, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [River of Conflict Series](https://www.oldfolksadventures.com/river-of-conflict-series/) - [Home Page](https://www.oldfolksadventures.com/) - [Trail of Tears Route Guide – Maps, Historic Stops, and Travel Planning](https://www.oldfolksadventures.com/on-the-trail/trail-of-tears-route-guide-maps-historic-stops-and-travel/) - [Ohio River Scenic Byway – Route Guide, River Towns, and Scenic Stops in Indiana, Illinois \& Ohio](https://www.oldfolksadventures.com/on-the-trail/ohio-river-scenic-byway-route-guide-river-towns-and-scenic-stops-in-indiana-illinois/) - [Travel \& Route Directory](https://www.oldfolksadventures.com/trip-planner/) - [Civil War Sites We’ve Visited – Maps, History \& Travel Stops Across the Midwest and South](https://www.oldfolksadventures.com/on-the-trail/civil-war-sites-weve-visited-maps-history-travel-stops-across-the-midwest-and-south/) - [Local Legends and History](https://www.oldfolksadventures.com/local-legends-and-history/) - [On The Trail](https://www.oldfolksadventures.com/on-the-trail/) - [Exploring the Wabash River – Small Towns, Scenic Stops, and Hidden Gems in Indiana \& Illinois](https://www.oldfolksadventures.com/on-the-trail/exploring-the-wabash-river-small-towns-scenic-stops-and-hidden-gems-in-indiana-illinois/) - [Recipe Index](https://www.oldfolksadventures.com/recipe-index/) ## Posts - [From Andersonville to the Sultana – The Story of William French Dixon of Mount Vernon, Indiana](https://www.oldfolksadventures.com/4213/from-andersonville-to-the-sultana-the-story-of-william-french-dixon-of-mount-vernon-indiana/) - [Judge John Pitcher the man behind an American President and a Indiana Governor](https://www.oldfolksadventures.com/2366/judge-john-pitcher-the-man-behind-an-american-president-and-a-indiana-governor/): Judge John Pitcher of Mount Vernon, Indiana mentored Abraham Lincoln and Governor Alvin Hovey, leaving a lasting legacy in southern Indiana history - [The 1878 Mount Vernon, Indiana Lynchings: A Difficult Chapter in Local History](https://www.oldfolksadventures.com/3650/the-1878-mount-vernon-indiana-lynchings-a-difficult-chapter-in-local-history/): A look at a difficult chapter in the history of Mount Vernon, based on historical records and research into a long\-forgotten local event\. - [General William Harrow of Mount Vernon Indiana – Civil War General, Lawyer \& Local History](https://www.oldfolksadventures.com/4910/general-william-harrow-of-mount-vernon-indiana-civil-war-general-lawyer-local-history/): Learn about General William Harrow of Mount Vernon, Indiana—a Civil War general, lawyer, and associate of Abraham Lincoln whose story spans battlefields and local history\. - [Lieutenant Miles V\. Wilsey House – Civil War Veteran of Shiloh in Mount Vernon, Indiana](https://www.oldfolksadventures.com/4915/lieutenant-miles-v-wilsey-house-civil-war-veteran-of-shiloh-in-mount-vernon-indiana/): Explore the story of Lieutenant Miles V\. Wilsey of the 25th Indiana Infantry, a Civil War veteran and survivor of Shiloh who later lived in Mount Vernon, Indiana\. ## Directory - [Posey County Courthouse Square](https://www.oldfolksadventures.com/trip-planner/posey-county-courthouse-square/): See Mount Vernon’s historic Posey County Courthouse, a red\-brick 1874–76 landmark blending Italianate and Second Empire details\. - [The Soldiers and Sailors Memorial of Posey County](https://www.oldfolksadventures.com/trip-planner/the-soldiers-and-sailors-memorial-of-posey-county/): A 1908 courthouse\-lawn monument honoring the Civil War soldiers and sailors who served from Posey County\. - [Old Alexandrian Free Public Library](https://www.oldfolksadventures.com/trip-planner/old-alexandrian-free-public-library/): Built in 1895 for Mount Vernon's Alexandrian Free Public Library, this historic building now serves as City Hall\. The library, founded by Matilda Greathouse Alexander, is across the street\. - [1937 Ohio River Flood High\-Water Mark](https://www.oldfolksadventures.com/trip-planner/1937-ohio-river-flood-high-water-mark/): This high\-water marker shows the level reached by the historic 1937 Ohio River Flood in downtown Mount Vernon\. It offers a powerful reminder of one of the region's greatest natural disasters and the resilience of the community that rebuilt after the waters receded\. - [Mount Vernon Veterans Memorial](https://www.oldfolksadventures.com/trip-planner/veterans-of-all-war/): The Mount Vernon Veterans Memorial honors local men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces\. Located near the Ohio River riverfront, it provides a peaceful place to remember the sacrifices and service of veterans from every generation\. ## Products - [My Cooking vs what is shown on the internet \- Apron](https://www.oldfolksadventures.com/product/mt-cooking-vs-what-is-shown-on-the-internet-apron/): For all those that do not have the picture\-perfect kitchen like the ones on the internet\. They have no spillage on their cloths or counters\. This apron is perfect for you as you try and get dinner ready for your family with everyone running around\. - [Old Folks Adventures Cotton Twill Cap \- Explore Discover Learn](https://www.oldfolksadventures.com/product/old-folks-adventures-cotton-twill-cap-explore-discover-learn/): This vintage dad hat has our logo on the front to support our website and YouTube channel\. - [Old Folks Adventures \- Website Address \- Cooking with Cheryl \- Organic cotton apron](https://www.oldfolksadventures.com/product/old-folks-adventures-website-address-cooking-with-cheryl-organic-cotton-apron/): We designed this apron with our logo and add the touch of "Cooking with Cheryl" as part of her recipes that she posts on our site\. 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They may pass you on the trail—but they can’t pass your story\.\ \

This design captures a meaningful moment: an older couple steadily hiking as younger adventurers move ahead\. It’s a reminder that adventure isn’t about speed—it’s about perseverance, partnership, and a lifetime of choosing the scenic route\. 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