McConnelsville in Morgan County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Morgan County

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 2, 2008

1. Morgan County Marker

Inscription. Morgan County was created in 1817 from parts of Washington, Muskingum, and Guernsey counties, with McConnelsville established as the seat of government. The first courthouse, a square brick structure, was built here in 1820. Its foundation stones form part of the wall surrounding the lawn. The present courthouse building was completed in 1858 at a cost of $10,000. This Greek Revival-style structure has had several major renovations since. The clock tower was added in 1886, and the building was enlarged and modernized in 1960. (Marker Number 9-58.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1817.

Location. 39° 38.935′ N, 81° 51.182′ W. Marker is in McConnelsville, Ohio, in Morgan County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Ohio Route 60) and Kennebec Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Main Street. Marker is located near main entrance to county courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: McConnelsville OH 43756, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

in the Ohio River Valley,

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: Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients (here, next to this marker); Evelyn True Button House (about 400 feet away, measured in

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a direct line); Since 1880 (about 500 feet away); Purple Heart Memorial (about 600 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 700 feet away); First McConnelsville Christmas Tree (about 700 feet away); Malta & McConnelsville Fire Department 50th Anniversary (approx. 0.2 miles away); Frances Dana Gage / Mount Airy Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McConnelsville.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Carlos M. Riecker Complex (was about 600 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Morgan County Courthouse and Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 2, 2008

2. Morgan County Courthouse and Markers

Medal of Honor marker on right.

Morgan County Courthouse and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 2, 2008

3. Morgan County Courthouse and Marker

Marker can be seen between courthouse steps and flag pole. Opera House is in background.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 2, 2008

4. Morgan County Courthouse and Marker

Civil War memorial on island in foreground.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,209 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 8, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.