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5.14 LOUISVILLE MAGAZINE 7 3 www.thisisindiana.org Special Advertising Section The river, the road, the scenery…these are things that have drawn locals and travelers to travel the Ohio River Scenic Byway. The locals also love the art and culture along the river, but many travelers are just now being introduced to these treasures. The Ohio River Scenic Byway Art Trail is an ever-changing list of attractions, shops, galleries and events showcasing past and present artisans' works. Now is a good time to begin planning a trip to enjoy these treasures along the Ohio River. You can start your trip on the north end of the Byway and visit the courthouse in Shawneetown to see one of the largest WPA murals on the walls of a courtroom. New Art Trail on Illinois Stretch of the Ohio River Scenic Byway The mural was originally adhered to the wall with a molasses-based glue. Stop by the Visitors Center in Equality to see a contemporary mural and pick up brochures and gather information about other attractions along the way. You'll fnd a life-size, detailed statue honoring the great Shawnee Indian leader Tecumseh located in the Saline County Fish and Wildlife area and home to Glen O. Jones Lake, the statue stands near the Cave Hill trailhead. It is the only bronze statue of the famous chief. Continue to travel south and you'll be able to visit the 35-feet tall lost-cast bronze statue of the Shrine of the Good Shepard, which stands on a knoll rising above the walking paths leading to it. It is surrounded by two large outstretched garden arms of God. The entire area is immediately above the Ohio River on a 225-foot limestone bluff at the San Damiano Retreat Center near Golconda. The towering Superman superhero stands in front of the Metropolis Courthouse, on Superman Square. This full-color bronze "pop-art" statue honors one of the peoples' favorite fying heroes! You'll fnd more murals in Metropolis. A series of six murals are painted on buildings along Ferry Street and Market Street in downtown Metropolis. Each mural reveals a different story and brings the city's heritage to life through artistic renderings of local historical events in this Ohio River community. You can end your Art Trail tour in Cairo at the Safford Library. The bronze fountain in front of the library, The Fighting Boys, is an original work of art by Janet Scudder (1869-1940), one of America's foremost female sculptors. The bronze sculpture depicts two young boys fghting over a fsh. Not far from the library stands The Hewer, a heroic six-foot high bronze nude sculpture created by George Gray. You'll love Illinois' new Art Trail along the Ohio River Scenic Byway! Email us at ohioriverscenicbywayillinois@gmail.com and we'll send you a brochure map. 64-79 Destinations.indd 73 4/18/14 11:40 AM