Wilkesville   The minerton area located apx. 5 Miles from the village of Wilkesville was a well known camping ground for native americans during the 1700's. A beautiful native girl who was promised to the son of the chief was picking berries along Raccoon creek which runs through this area. Unfortunately a storm occurred up stream and she was swept away in the rushing water. You can hear her Call her for her love on full Moon nights as she sings     the song of the whippoorwill and he answers with the Call of the owl. The best location to hear the lovers calling is on the bridge at minerton near the catholic cemetery Midnight to 1:00pm . Spring summer fall or Winter their songs fill the air. Submitted by Night       Categories: girls, cemetery, bridge, creek, camping As you leave Wilkesville and drive to minerton at night you can see the ghost of the former mayor of minerton. It is said that he comes back every night to Check on the love of his life abrigal. Abby as she is called shot the mayor   More Lies About Wilkesville On The Next Page >> Ghost Sightings From Wilkesville Submit a lie about Wilkesville, Ohio: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:              The latest lies from around the world All towns and cities in Ohio Fun things to do in and near Wilkesville.   Trio Lanes,  Bowling, Wellston, 11 miles away Best of Three Limited,  Mini Golf, Nelsonville, 16 miles away Mountainman Mule Expeditions,  Horseback Riding, Logan, 18 miles away Jackson Old Fashioned Penny Arcade,  Video Arcade, Jackson, 18 miles away Other untruthful towns near Wilkesville, Ohio: Vinton, Ohio, 7 miles away Zaleski, Ohio, 8 miles away Mc Arthur, Ohio, 9 miles away Langsville, Ohio, 10 miles away Hamden, Ohio, 10 miles away Coalton, Ohio, 11 miles away Thurman, Ohio, 12 miles away Wellston, Ohio, 12 miles away Albany, Ohio, 13 miles away Rio Grande, Ohio, 14 miles away New Marshfield, Ohio, 14 miles away Ghost Sightings From Wilkesville