Philo in Muskingum County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Muskingum River Flows North
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 2, 2008
1. The Muskingum River Flows North Marker
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 divide moved north to an east-west line 30 to 50 miles south of Lake Erie. The Tuscarawas, Walhonding, Scioto, Muskingum and other area rivers and streams have continued to flow south ever since.Erected 1997 by The Muskingum River Parkway and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 8-60.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Natural Features • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Address at Naming of Winefordner Field, Lemmon, S. D. (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lt. Michael J. Lutz (approx. half a mile away); Union Veteran Legion No. 118 (approx. 6.7 miles away); Anti-Slavery Tensions in Muskingum County (approx. 6.7 miles away); The Muskingum River Locks (approx. 6.8 miles away); G.A.R. Soldiers and Sailors Monument (approx. 6.8 miles away); The Stone Academy (approx. 6.8 miles away); Zanesville Underground Railroad (approx. 6.9 miles away).
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 2, 2008
2. The Muskingum River Flows North Marker and Philo Lock No. 9
Looking north across river.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 2, 2008
3. The Muskingum River Flows North Marker and Philo Lock No. 9
Looking west.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 2, 2008
4. Lock Keeper's House and Bridge Over Muskingum River
Looking north.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 2, 2008
5. Bridge Over Muskingum River at Philo
Note former pivoting section to accomodate tall stack ships plying the Muskingum River.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 2, 2008
6. Welcome to Lock 9, Philo OH, Est 1841
Hanging on lock wall.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 2, 2008
7. Muskingum River Parkway, Lock 9 Philo Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,200 times since then and 151 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on November 5, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
