And there’s good reason for it, as Harry Andrews, the castle’s creator, started building it in 1929, following his time in Europe while serving during World War I. Loveland Castle Museum Chateau LaRocheĪs you drive along the curvy road to Chateau LaRoche - better known as Loveland Castle - in Loveland, Ohio, you’ll feel like you’re visiting an old castle in rural England.
Here is a look at nine castles that call the Midwest home. And the neat thing is, there’s no one to curtsy or bow to nor speak the Queen’s English. Instead of booking a flight across the Atlantic Ocean, hop in your car and travel the Midwest to take in magnificent castles, some resembling European homes and some offering a fun visit. You don’t need to travel to Downton Abbey or London, or even along the Rhine River in Germany to visit unique castles.
