On April 3rd, 1974, one of the most devastating tornadoes on record hit Xenia, Ohio. Known as Terrible Tuesday, a series of tornadoes tore a path of destruction across of the United States and Canada, killing 33 people in Xenia alone. In the documentary Tornado Chronicles this event served as a wake up call to change how to predict and warn residents of potential deadly tornadoes.
If you have plans to visit Columbus, Ohio or Cincinnati, Xenia is located just 15 minutes north of Interstate 71, off of state highway 68. This will allow you to relive the past and learn how Xenia came together as a community to rebuild. Out of the rubble, this city came together as neighbors, helping one another put the pieces of their lives back together.
If you want to change history, don’t forget to visit Wilmington, Ohio, 15 minutes south of Interstate 71 off of state highway 68. While Wilmington missed this famous tornado, this city faced its own crisis when a local car manufacture closed its plant which employed several thousand residents. The Wilmington House of Prayer, located on Main Street served as a place for residents to lay down their burdens by lifting them up to the Lord. This city is a modern day example of how prayer can transform a community. Take a spiritual vacation to these 2 locations today!
by Jay Mankus
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