# Scioto Historical — Shawnee State University

> Interactive historical tours and markers for Portsmouth, Ohio, and the Appalachian region. (iPhone/iPad app by Cleveland State University Research Corporation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scioto-historical/id658354707 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cleveland State University Research Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/999944336)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 26 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-06-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scioto-historical/id658354707/reviews.md

## What is Scioto Historical?

Scioto Historical is a free app that puts the history of Portsmouth, Ohio, and the surrounding Appalachian region in the palm of your hand. Developed by the Center for Public History at Shawnee State University, Scioto Historical is a mobile application that provides virtual historical markers and self-guided historical tours. Each point on the interactive location-enabled map includes information about the site along with historic images from the region's top archival collections.
 
Scioto Historical is a collaborative project with stories created by teachers, students, professors, and community members, and curated by the Center for Public History at Shawnee State University. Visit the website at sciotohistorical.org.
 
If you see a historical site or topic that is not covered, check back often. We add new material regularly. If you would like to suggest a site or become involved in developing digital stories, reviewing content, or collecting regional history please contact us via email at afeight@shawnee.edu, on Facebook, Instagram, or on the web at sciotohistorical.org.
 
Credits:
Concept and content: Center for Public History at Shawnee State University
Powered by: Curatescape (curatescape.org)
 
Key Partners:
Department of Social Sciences and College of Arts and Sciences at Shawnee State University
Clark Memorial Library at Shawnee State University

## Key features

- Virtual historical markers
- Self-guided historical tours
- Interactive location-enabled map
- Historic images from archival collections
- User-submitted content suggestions
- Regularly updated material

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scioto-historical/id658354707/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great!

*2022-05-29*

This app is well researched and impressive!

### 5/5 — Fantastic App!

*2020-11-17*

Sure, I’m a Portsmouth native. I’m also an avid researcher. This app is amazing! Well done, Dr. Feight and Shawnee State team!

### 5/5 — What a GREAT app!

*2017-05-11*

This app is a gem in terms of recording the history of Southern Ohio. Very well written, historically accurate articles. Including not only the local events but linking them to how they also reflected national trends makes the articles much more informative. 

If you live in the area or have reason to want to learn more about the history of the Portsmouth or Southern Ohio region I strongly recommend this app.

### 5/5 — Interesting!

*2014-10-22*

Being from Scioto County, I've heard a lot of stories about the area. I've known for years that Portsmouth, as well as the surrounding areas, had a rich history. It's really neat to see a lot of the history and corresponding pictures in one place. Right now it seems to be a work in progress, a lot of historical points say "information coming soon" or something like that. If they keep up the work, this could be an awesome app! I heard about this app from one of my classmates at S.S.U. I'm glad too. I definitely recommend it to people that are interested in the history of the area, despite the fact that it isn't 100% complete yet. Keep up the good work!

## Frequently asked questions about Scioto Historical

### What is Scioto Historical?

Scioto Historical is a free educational app that provides virtual historical markers and self-guided tours of Portsmouth, Ohio, and the surrounding Appalachian region. It features an interactive map with historical information and images.

### Is Scioto Historical free to use?

Yes, Scioto Historical is completely free to download and use, with no in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices support Scioto Historical?

Scioto Historical is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### How often is new content added to Scioto Historical?

New material is added regularly to Scioto Historical. Users are encouraged to check back often for updates and can suggest new sites or topics.

### Can I suggest a historical site for Scioto Historical?

Yes, you can suggest a historical site or topic by contacting the developers via email at afeight@shawnee.edu, or through their Facebook, Instagram, or website.

### What is the age rating for Scioto Historical?

Scioto Historical has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in learning about local history.

### Who developed Scioto Historical?

Scioto Historical was developed by the Center for Public History at Shawnee State University in collaboration with various partners from the university and community.

### Does Scioto Historical offer offline access?

The provided information does not specify whether Scioto Historical offers offline access. It is recommended to check the app's store listing or contact the developer for details on offline functionality.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.2.1 — 2026-04-24

Fixes issue preventing tours from appearing in search results. Adds link to rate and review in app store. Minor security improvements.

### 5.2 — 2026-04-02

Performance enhancements, bug fixes, and other improvements

### 5.1.1 — 2025-11-18

Fixes issue with modal maps

### 5.1 — 2025-10-16

Bug fixes and other improvements

### 5.0.6 — 2025-01-26

- Improved audio and video experience 
- Improved contrast on maps 
- Additional contextual information when browsing entries 
- Bug fixes and other improvements

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