Barn Quilt Locations
579 College Way, Urbana
Barn Owners: Urbana University
Quilt Square: "Chapman's Apple"
Sponsors: Urbana University
Mounted on the south side of the Student Center, the quilt "Chapman's Apple", represents Urbana University's connection to John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed, and the fact that apples are representative of teachers and education.
The nearly 27,000 square foot Student Center, built in 2006 and featuring state of the art technology, houses the student lounge, campus book store, conference and meeting rooms, the White Family Grill, The Bundy Wellness Center, and exhibits such as the Benjamin Franklin national traveling exhibit.
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