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- ↑ Richard & Lucile Durrell Edge of Appalachia Preserve. Cincinnati Museum Center. Archived 7 September 2004.
- ↑ Smith, Carrie Blackmore (2023-06-23). "The Edge of Appalachia Preserve Is Fighting For The Little Guys". Cincinnati Magazine. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- 1 2 "Exploring Ohio's Edge of Appalachia". Midwest Living. 2023-02-01. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
- ↑ "Adams County, Ohio Travel Information". m.adamscountytravel.org. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
