| Ohio (Muskingum County), Dresden — Dresden Firefighters Memorial |
| | Dresden Fire Department
Dedicated to all fallen firefighters who have made the supreme sacrifice
In memory of Greg Rodgers who passed away in the line of duty 12/13/99
“Greater love has no one than this that he lay down his life for his friends” John 15:13 — Map (db m14722) |
| Ohio (Muskingum County), Dresden — Dresden War Memorial |
| | “Dedicated to all veterans in all wars”
They brought honor to our country & promise to our dreams
In memory of our departed veterans of all wars
Civil War
Killed in Action
Jacob Ane
Benjamin W. Barton
John Cassell
James F. Cole
Josephus Cordray
Seymour Davis
James W. Dewar
Annanias Dunn
James Dwiggins
Julius Evans
Martin W. Griffee
Edward J. Hickey
James Holden
Jasper Jackson
Charles C. Macham
Hugh McMurry
Alex Morton
David Powell . . . — Map (db m14725) |
| Ohio (Muskingum County), Dresden — Father John D. Kempf Veterans Memorial |
| | To all veterans
in honor [of]
Father John D. Kempf
National Chaplain of the
American Legion 1982 - 1983 — Map (db m14723) |
| Ohio (Muskingum County), Duncan Falls — Address at Naming of Winefordner Field, Lemmon, S. D. — By John N. Bailey |
| | Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
A little more than a month ago we assembled here and dedicated this port to the future use of aerial transportation.
For that event and in order to make the ceremony more interesting and impressive, the government, through the influence of Senator McMaster, sent three Army pursuit fliers here to take part in the dedication exercises. The names of those three were: Lt. Johnson, Lt. Rhudy and Lt. Winefordner. They were all introduced to you by the . . . — Map (db m13391) |
| Ohio (Muskingum County), East Fultonham — Safety Follows Wisdom — Portland Cement Association Safety Trophy |
| | Awarded Columbia Cement Division, Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co., for a Perfect Safety Record in 1931. Reawarded for a Perfect Safety Record in
1935 1956 1966 1974
1947 1958 1969 1975
1948 1960 1970
1950 1961 1971
1951 1965 1972
1952 — Map (db m12016) |
| Ohio (Muskingum County), Fultonham — 10-60 — Birthplace of Thomas A. Hendricks |
| | Vice President Thomas A. Hendricks was born at this site on September 7, 1819. While still a baby, Thomas' family moved to Indiana and he grew up and rose to prominence in the Hoosier State. Hendricks served consecutively in the Indiana State Legislature and the U.S. House of Representatives during the late 1840s and the 1850s. From 1863 to1869, he was one of Indiana's U.S. Senators. Hoosiers elected Hendricks to serve as Indiana's sixteenth governor in 1872, making him the first Democrat to . . . — Map (db m13097) |
| Ohio (Muskingum County), New Concord — College Drive Presbyterian Church |
| | This congregation of Scotch-Irish pioneers was first gathered at Crooked Creek in 1806, and organized in 1812 as the Crooked Creek Associate Reformed Church. The congregation moved to this site in 1858 and was reorganized as the New Concord United Presbyterian Church. This building was erected in 1922. — Map (db m280) |
| Ohio (Muskingum County), New Concord — Findley Settlement |
| | Judge David Findley and his sons worked farms which extended from the site of Interstate 70 to the John Glenn High School. Here, on Findley Creek, the Judge erected log houses and built a carding and fulling mill and a tobacco warehouse.
Judge Findley laid out New Concord when the surveyors for the National Road planted stakes through his pasture to the east. You are standing at the star facing north. — Map (db m279) |
| Ohio (Muskingum County), New Concord — Muskingum College |
| | The college was chartered by the Ohio General Assembly in March 1837. It was funded by a group of New Concord area residents, the Friends of Education. The original building burned in March, 1851. The College Hall was rebuilt by public subscription—primarily from area residents. The third college building, later named Paul Hall, was built in 1873. — Map (db m283) |
| Ohio (Muskingum County), New Concord — New Concord War Memorial |
| | For God and Country we dedicate this memorial in loving memory of our veterans of all wars who have served their country so we may continue to enjoy freedom and democracy. — Map (db m13352) |
| Ohio (Muskingum County), New Concord — Robert Francis Harper |
| | This Garden is in Memory of Robert Francis Harper (1864–1906). Robert Francis "Frank" Harper, who was born in this cabin, joined his brother William Rainey in studying ancient languages. He became one of the world experts on the ancient people of Assyria. Harper directed the expedition to Babylonia for the Oriental Exploration Fund; edited the American Journal of Semitic Languages; directed the American School for Oriental Study and Research in Palestine and was a fellow of the . . . — Map (db m281) |
| Ohio (Muskingum County), New Concord — 2-60 — S-Bridge |
| | Coaches, Conestoga wagons, herds of livestock, pioneers on foot or horseback, peddlers, soldiers, beggers - these and many others have crossed this bridge on the National Road since 1830. Escaping slaves sought shelter beneath it. Like many others on the road, the bridge was built with well-cut stone and good mortar in the shape of an "S" because it was easier to erect than one thrown straight across an oblique stream. — Map (db m13350) |
| Ohio (Muskingum County), New Concord — William Rainey Harper |
| | Birthplace of William Rainey Harper, 1856–1906. This log house, constructed by blacksmith Joseph McKinney, was the birthplace of William Rainey Harper. The son of Scotch-Irish settlers, Harper graduated from Muskingum College at the age of 14, giving his valedictory address in Hebrew. A gifted scholar, Harper earned a Ph.D. in Semitic languages from Yale University at the age of 19. He was a nationally-known Biblical scholar, lecturer and author. Harper's vision of higher education led . . . — Map (db m282) |
| Ohio (Muskingum County), New Concord — 12-60 — Zane's Trace |
| | Side A Fulfilling President George Washington's desire to “open wide the gates of the West,” in 1796 Congress authorized the Zane brothers of Fort Henry (at present day Wheeling) to clear a path through the dense woods of Appalachian Ohio. Zane's Trace cut through the forests of eleven counties, reaching the Ohio River at Aberdeen, across from Limestone (now Maysville), Kentucky. The trail roughly follows the routes of U.S. 22 and 40 to Lancaster, S. R. 159 to Chillicothe, U.S. 50 . . . — Map (db m13351) |
| Ohio (Muskingum County), Norwich — 15-60 — First Traffic Fatality in Ohio/The National Road |
| | First Traffic Fatality in Ohio
As he traveled the National Road on August 20, 1835, the last diary entry by Christopher C. Baldwin, librarian for the American Antiquarian Society in Worcester, Massachusetts, was, “Start by stage on the Cumberland Road for Zanesville.” Baldwin never reached Zanesville or his ultimate destination, which was to investigate prehistoric mounds in southern Ohio on behalf of the Antiquarian Society. On that day, near this site, he was killed in what . . . — Map (db m13348) |
| Ohio (Muskingum County), Norwich — 1-60 — Salt Creek Bridge/Timber Covered Bridges |
| | Side A: Salt Creek Bridge
This covered bridge, spanning Salt Creek in Perry Township, Muskingum County was erected in the 1870s. It is a splendid example of an Ohio covered bridge built with Warren type trusses. It is being preserved as an important illustration of the sound, fine craftsmanship of the early bridge builders of Ohio. This plaque has been erected to give these men the honor they greatly deserve.
Side B: Timber Covered Bridges
Timber covered bridges were vital . . . — Map (db m13344) |
| Ohio (Muskingum County), Philo — Lt. Michael J. Lutz |
| | In memory of
Lt. Michael J. Lutz
Who lost his life in
the line of duty,
July 12, 1994
Dedicated for service to
the community as a
member of the Muskingum
County Sheriffs Department
and Harrison Township
Fire Department.
Sadly Missed — Map (db m13551) |
| Ohio (Muskingum County), Philo — 8-60 — The Muskingum River Flows North |
| | Thirty-thousand years ago, the streams and rivers in this area flowed north. A ridge extended across what is today the Muskingum-Morgan County line about seven miles south of the Philo Lock. When the Wisconsin Glacier moved down from Canada 25,000 years ago, the glacier blocked the north flowing streams. A large lake formed in Muskingum County. Eventually the water spilled over the ridge and flowed to the Ohio River, carving the Muskingum River Valley. When the glaciers retreated, the drainage . . . — Map (db m13334) |
| Ohio (Muskingum County), Zanesville — American Legion Post #29 Veterans Memorial — Zanesville, Ohio |
| | Dedicated this date 8-20-00 to the brave men and women whose sacrifices made this nation free. May they forever be remembered. — Map (db m16901) |
| Ohio (Muskingum County), Zanesville — 14-60 — Architect Cass Gilbert |
| | One of America's leading architects of the early 20th century, Cass Gilbert (1859-1934), was born in a home that stood at this site. After studying at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Gilbert apprenticed with prominent architectural firm McKim, Mead, and White. The critical success of his first major public building, the design of the 1895 Minnesota State Capitol, established his national reputation. His influential 1912 Woolworth building, at 792 feet, was then the world's tallest . . . — Map (db m13098) |
| Ohio (Muskingum County), Zanesville — G.A.R. Soldiers and Sailors Monument — Muskingum County, Ohio |
| | In Memory of the Soldiers and Sailors of Muskingum County Ohio
Erected by Hazlett Post No. 81
Department of Ohio G.A.R.
Donated by Robert A. Parsons as a memorial to Hazlett Post No. 81 G.A.R. — Map (db m12445) |
| Ohio (Muskingum County), Zanesville — 6-60 — Lodge of Amity No. 5 Free and Accepted Masons |
| | The Lodge of Amity, one of the six founding lodges of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, was chartered on June 24, 1805, and first met in the Benoni Pierce Hotel at the northeast corner of Main and Fifth Streets, Zanesville. This marker was erected in celebration of Ohio's 175th anniversary. — Map (db m13102) |
| Ohio (Muskingum County), Zanesville — Muskingum County Iraqi Conflicts Memorial |
| | In memory of our fallen comrades from Muskingum County who died during the Iraqi Conflicts
“Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends” John 15:13
11-6-03 Noah Graham Air Force
1-27-04 Lester “Buddy” Kinney U.S. Army
7-20-04 Todd Godwin U.S.M.C.
8-3-04 Bradley Harper U.S.M.C.
4-30-06 Benjamin A. Rush U.S.M.C.
2-1-07 David Armstrong U.S. . . . — Map (db m16903) |
| Ohio (Muskingum County), Zanesville — Muskingum County Medal of Honor Memorial |
| | Alfred Ransbottom
Civil War - Army
2-24-1865
Robert B. Brown
Civil War - Army
3-27-1890
George A. Lloyd
Civil War - Army
4-16-1891
William E. Richey
Civil War - Army
11-9-1893
William H. Longshore
Civil War - Army
8-10-1894
William C. Bryan
Indian War - Army
7-23-1900
Forrest Everhart
WWII - Army
9-10-1945
Melvin Mayfield
WWII - Army
5-31-1946
Ronald E. Rosser
Korean War - Army
7-7-1952
Ted Belcher
Vietnam - Army . . . — Map (db m16902) |
| Ohio (Muskingum County), Zanesville — Muskingum County Vietnam War Memorial — "Brothers All, They Gave All" |
| | In memory of our fallen comrades - from Muskingum County - who died in the Republic of Vietnam
Apr 18-66 Danny A. Bolin - U.S.M.C.
Jun-66 Harold E. Boetcher - U.S.M.C.
Nov 19-66 Ted Belcher - Army/Medal of Honor
Dec 30-66 Guy W. Huey - Army
Feb 9-68 Ricky L. Hull - Army
Jun 21-68 Kenneth C. Fleming Jr. - Army
Jul 4-68 Marshall W. Fisher - Army
Jul 22-68 Jerry Shultz - Army
Aug 26-68 John E. Wickham - Army
Aug 28-68 Tom M. Thomas - Army
Oct 22-68 Robert L. Barrett - . . . — Map (db m16912) |
| Ohio (Muskingum County), Zanesville — 16-60 — Roseville Pottery Company — 1890 - 1954 — Linden Avenue Plant |
| | Founded in 1890 in Roseville, Ohio, Roseville Pottery Company was incorporated in 1892 with George Young as general manager. At the time, Roseville produced commercial pottery such as stoneware, flowerpots, and cuspidors. The company moved to this Linden Avenue location in 1898, and began creating art pottery. By 1917, all production of pottery was moved to the Linden Avenue Plant. The Roseville Pottery Company was among the most commercially successful producers of art pottery in America until . . . — Map (db m13103) |
| Ohio (Muskingum County), Zanesville — 7-60 — Second Capital of Ohio |
| | In 1809 the citizens of Zanesville erected a building on this site which served as the capitol of Ohio from October 1, 1810, until May 1, 1812. The 9th and 10th sessions of the Ohio General Assembly met here before returning to Chillicothe in May 1812. The building was then used as the Muskingum County Courthouse until the present courthouse was built in 1874. The 1809 date stone from the old building was incorporated into the new building and may be seen over the front steps.
In 1809 both . . . — Map (db m275) |
| Ohio (Muskingum County), Zanesville — Sixth Street Bridge |
| | The original Sixth Street Bridge, constructed at a cost of $72,960, opened on December 7, 1885. The structure consisted of four wrought-iron trusses which spanned the Muskingum River and one swing truss which spanned the Muskingum Improvement Canal. After only twenty-eight years of service, it was washed away on March 26 during the peak of the disastrous 1913 flood. The stone piers and abutments were salvaged and modified to carry six spans (totalling 752 feet in length) that crossed over both . . . — Map (db m277) |
| Ohio (Muskingum County), Zanesville — The Bicentennial Legacy Monument |
| | 1. John McIntire, Founder, son-in-law of Ebenezer Zane. Visionary for the town’s development. His legacy lives on in the McIntire Scholarship Fund. Died in 1815 at age 56.
2. Noah Norris, Patriot. Enlisted in the first black regiment recruited in Ohio during the Civil War. Died in 1942 at age 98.
3. Zane Grey, Writer. His novels popularized cowboys of the “old west.” Later he became a staunch conservationist. Died in 1939 at age 64.
4. John H. Glenn, Jr., . . . — Map (db m246) |
| Ohio (Muskingum County), Zanesville — 9-60 — The Muskingum River Locks |
| | The Zanesville lock, canal, and dam were part of a series of eleven such built on the Muskingum River from Marietta to Ellis, north of Zanesville, from 1836 to 1841. The improvements made the shallow river navigable by steamboats. The State of Ohio funded the project as part of the Ohio Canal System. The locks are approximately 35 feet wide and 160 feet long. The river improvements spurred the development of industry in Zanesville, including pottery manufacture, shipbuilding, and grain milling. . . . — Map (db m13349) |
| Ohio (Muskingum County), Zanesville — 11-66 — The Stone Academy |
| | Constructed of sandstone quarried from nearby Putnam Hill, the Stone Academy dates to 1809. The Springfield School House Company erected the building, it is believed, to lure the statehouse from Chillicothe. However, when Zanesville was chosen as the capital the following year. the building was used for public functions and for its "intended" purpose as a school. The Ohio Anti-Slavery Society held its state conventions here in 1835 and 1839, with prominent abolitionist leader Theodore Weld, . . . — Map (db m276) |
| Ohio (Muskingum County), Zanesville — Union Veteran Legion No. 118 |
| | Dedicated to the Union Veteran Legion No. 118 Long Service Soldiers of the Civil War — Map (db m13331) |
| Ohio (Muskingum County), Zanesville — 5-60 — Y-Bridge — 1902 |
| |
World famous part of the Old National Road.
Maintained by Muskingum County Marker by Ohio Society of Professional Engineers Approved by the Ohio Historical Society — Map (db m8518) |
| Ohio (Muskingum County), Zanesville — 3-60 — Y-Bridge — 1902 |
| |
World famous part of the Old National Road.
Maintained by Muskingum County. Marker by Ohio Society of Professional Engineers. Approved by the Ohio Historical Society. — Map (db m9555) |
| Ohio (Muskingum County), Zanesville — 4-60 — Y-Bridge — 1902 |
| |
World famous part of the Old National Road.
Maintained by Muskingum County. Marker by Ohio Society of Professional Engineers. Approved by the Ohio Historical Society. — Map (db m9559) |
| Ohio (Muskingum County), Zanesville — 13-60 — Zane Grey — "Father of the Western Novel" |
| | Born Pearl Zane Grey in 1872 at this site and raised in Zanesville, author Zane Grey established the western novel as a twentieth century American literary genre. Trained as a dentist and practicing in New York City, Grey began writing full time following his marriage in 1905 to Lina Elise "Dolly" Roth, who served as his editor and agent. Grey's novels featured rich western imagery and highly romanticized plots with often pointed moral overtones, inspiring scores of imitators. Of his more than . . . — Map (db m13104) |
| Ohio (Muskingum County), Zanesville — Zanesville Underground Railroad |
| | (Front): A tale of two cities. During the time of the Underground Railroad, Zanesville and Putnam were two communities separated by the Muskingum River with two distinct moral views. The people in Zanesville were proslavery, in Putnam antislavery. Battle lines were drawn several times on the bridge that joined the two. This marker is in memory of the former slaves: Mess Johnson, 1st runaway to settle here, Nelson T. Gant, who became a millionaire, Joshua Simpson, who wrote "Emancipation . . . — Map (db m5624) |
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