The Land of the Cross Tipped Churches Byway

The Land of the Cross Tipped Churches Byway going from east to west starts in McCartyville with the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. The route then follows SR 119 to Fort Recovery and then goes north on SR 49 terminating at SR 29 just west of Walbash ending with the church of St. Anthony. The route runs through 3 counties; Shelby, Auglaize and Mercer for a total of 38.4 miles. Along the way you will be able to visit eight churches and two other points of interest; the Shrine of Holy Relics and Fort Recovery as well as several communities. These churches were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

The following points of interest can be found along the byway. I will add more pictures as they become available. If you are just looking for a nice pleasant drive this would be an okay way to spend an hour, but to truly appreciate and find the beauty you have to park, explore and take your time.

The above Cross Tipped Spire taken at St. Augustine
______________________________________________________
Sacred Heart Of Jesus


______________________________________________________
Saint Augustine

_______________________________________________________
Saint John the Baptist

______________________________________________________
Shrine of the Holy Relics

______________________________________________________
Saint Rose

______________________________________________________
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

______________________________________________________
Saint Henry

______________________________________________________
Saint Joseph

_______________________________________________________________
Fort Recovery

______________________________________________________________

Saint Anthony