Barn Quilt Locations
5578 Studebaker Road, New Carlisle
Barn Owners: Roger and Diane Littlejohn
Quilt Square: "Mariner's Compass"
Sponsors: Wilcoxon Construction
The old original barn was slatted and used for tobacco and hay. Through the years it has been used for hay, livestock, lambing ewes and 4-H projects. During a severe thunderstorm, the old barn blew down, and has been replaced with the current barn in the original location. It is currently being used for hay and tractor storage.
The quilt pattern was a family choice. With two of their three children living out of state, their endless hope is that the meaning of the "Mariner's Compass" will always guide them home to their beginnings.
Fast Facts
Champaign County is conveniently nestled in the heart of west central Ohio.
- Established in 1805
- 30 miles from Columbus or Dayton; 10 miles from Springfield
- Serviced by U.S. Routes 68 and 36; within 15 miles of Interstates 70 and 75
- Blend of service, retail, manufacturing and agricultural businesses
- Miles of bike trails, hiking trails, rivers and wooded area wind its way through the county
- Population approximately 39,800; 428 square miles
- Quaint shopping, dining and art/antique shops
- Home to Warren Grimes the "father of aviation lighting"
- Well-known Champaign Countians include: William Saxbe, Clancy Brown, Johnny Appleseed and A.B. Graham
- Airport: Grimes Field (General Aviation)
- Home to Urbana University
- Destinations: Simon Kenton recreation trails, Cedar Bog, Ohio Caverns, Johnny Appleseed Museum, Mad River, Champaign County Fairgrounds, Kiser Lake State Park