Situated on the banks of the Little Miami River, Loveland, Ohio, embraces a hidden gem - the Chateau Laroche. This castle, built in the style of a Medieval castle, was inspired by World War I veteran and medievalist Harry D. Andrews. Named after a military hospital in the Chateau de la Roche in southwest France, the museum presents Andrews' dedication to unveiling his dream. Construction started in 1927, with Andrews acquiring the land through promotional tactics, such as paying for one-year subscriptions to The Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Chateau de la Roche was built in the 19th century by Russian Count Grigory Kushelev-Bezborodko. Upon his death in 1981, Andrews bequeathed the castle to his Boy Scout troop, the Knights of the Golden Trail (KOGT). The castle has been extensively upgraded and renovated by the KOGT since then. The East tower now showcases a video presentation dedicated to Andrews' journey to complete his vision. The upper chapel walls display stones from Andrews' world travels and others sent to him from his friends and admirers.
Recently, the KOGT completed an expansion to the outside gardens and a greenhouse. Tales of the castle being haunted - often coming from Chateau Laroche's own volunteer knights - have been reported over the years.
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
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