Newark in Licking County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Early Transportation in Newark

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 12, 2008

1. Early Transportation in Newark Marker

Inscription. During the 1830s, the Ohio & Erie Canal was built through Newark. The Lockmaster's House was home to the lockmaster of Lock #9. In 1852, the first railroad locomotive steamed into Newark, signaling the beginning of the end for the canal. By 1871, the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad took over the Lockmaster's House and the encompassing land, and built the Little Red House on the corner for the stationmaster and telegraph operator. Passenger and freight stations, a freight yard, and roundhouse were constructed nearby and served as a B&O Division Point. In 1881, the Scheidler Machine Works built a factory to manufacture steam engines and sawmills. This building now houses The Works Museum. In 1890, an electric interurban railway line connected Newark's B&O Station to the Toledo & Ohio Central station in Granville. By 1908, the old canal was filled-in. Interurban service ended in 1929 when the city purchased buses.

Erected 2007 by The Works and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 22-45.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars

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• Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 40° 3.424′ N, 82° 23.891′ W. Marker is in Newark, Ohio, in Licking County. It is on 1st Street, on the left when traveling south. Next to The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 44 South 1st Street, Newark OH 43055, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Columbus Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: How the sawmill works… (a few steps from this marker); How it got here - A sawmill comes home

Early Transportation in Newark Marker Next to Times-Press Bldg image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 12, 2008

2. Early Transportation in Newark Marker Next to Times-Press Bldg

(a few steps from this marker); Ohio & Erie Canal FAQ's (a few steps from this marker); The Ohio & Erie Canal Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Newark Native Jerryie Mock (within shouting distance of this marker); The Interstate Highway System (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Interurban Railway (about 300 feet away); Railroads (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.

Other markers no longer nearby. Scheidler Sawmill - Manufactured ca. 1896 (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); A community effort comes together (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . The Works Technology Museum. ...Central Ohio's hands-on learning, creating, and doing place. (Submitted on October 17, 2008.)

Granville Times Press Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 12, 2008

3. Granville Times Press Marker

Equipment and Ephemera
circa 1880-1976
Preserved and Donated by
The Hubert & Oese Robinson Foundation
(Granville Life-Style Museum)
to
The Works: Ohio Center for History Art and Technology
Dedicated
May 20, 2004

The Works Time Capsule image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 12, 2008

4. The Works Time Capsule

The LeFevre Foundation Administration Building
Sealed: May 18, 2008
To be opened in 100 years on the birthday of Howard E. LeFevre in recognition of his lifelong contribution to the quality of life in our community.
May 31, 2108

Old Factory Building on The Works Campus image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 12, 2008

5. Old Factory Building on The Works Campus

Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,286 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 16, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.