In the fall of 1985, the Blaney Family donated 213.17 acres to the Monroe County Park District in two transactions, one in 1983, and the other in 1985. The point was developed in 1974 as a picnic/overlook area with a parking area, picnic tables, and a bulletin board for visitors. In 1997 The Monroe County Park District transferred ownership of 16 acres to the Monroe County Governing Board of Commissioners for the purpose of a noncommercial or emergency communication system.

A commanding view of New Martinsville, West Virginia, and the Ormet Aluminum Company can be appreciated from this point. A feeling of being airborne is easily experienced as approximately seven miles of the Ohio River unfolds almost 500 feet below the viewpoint’s crest. Hiking trails afford our visitors a unique glimpse of the rugged terrain that exists in the River Valley, as feeder creeks cut their way into the mighty Ohio River.

An added feature is a hiking trail from OH-7 (just north of Hannibal) up to this rewarding and sweeping view of the Ohio River. To reach Kiedaisch Pont Park, take County Road-536 northwest out of Hannibal, Ohio for two miles, then Township Road-43 for two miles to Township Road-419. Watch for posted brown park district signs.