OM Backroads Ep 3: The Mad Miller of Milan

Published: Sept. 28, 2023, midnight

In this episode we journey to Milan, Ohio and discuss the Mad Miller of Milan. The Mad Miller of Milan was named Sam Winchester. He owned a mill in Milan, Ohio and decided to fly in a balloon. When he set aloft in 1855, this fateful flight would lead to mysteries that are still talked about today. Here is a YouTube video filmed at the actual launch spots!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfWWUmG8zzE&t=7s\n\nThanks for the gracious people at the Milan Historical society: https://milanhistory.org/\n\nIf you enjoyed this podcast, check out the other great episodes at: https://www.ohiomysteries.com/\n\nMike hosts a Facebook page called "Too Late for Autographs" and explores people and their stories with Ohio ties that have passed away: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1469825446606552/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&multi_permalinks=3474200626169014\nDan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices